I like Skeeter but what about the RIDE at low RPMs? I hear that they bounce(porpose) below those RPMs. One has to get above that for it to give you a smooth ride. Have they redesigned the hull yet? Everybody talks about top end speed but what about the ride getting there?
You know I noticed this at first but quickly realized this only happens if I don’t get on plane. I can drive at lower speeds with no issue. It’s more about trimming the motor and setting the jack plate in the correct position also.
I’ll guess most are making payments out the whazzoo? My question is how many shelling out for $80k-$100k rigs are earning at least the total annual payments in a year in tournament earnings? I’ll guess no more than 10% of average Joe’s. Huge business loss. I could put KVD in a 18 footer w/150 with monthly payments with just a flasher, and I bet he’d earn at least the sum of those payments annually in just (1) BFL circuit. I got sucked into it for 15 years straight. Was in the money ~ 50% in all those events. I kept all records those years. Only 3 years did I win/earn enough to cover the total amount in yearly payments. Those really good 3 years I did make enough to buy a boat in full. It was still a horrible business move on my part. Should’ve just spent all that money on a few stocks or bought land instead.
I didn’t, lose money but didn’t make money. Essentially the dealer gave me what I owed. That being said the 21 foot Skeeter price out the door was almost the same price my 18 foot Ranger was two years ago. Prices have come down quite a bit. Lots of inventory sitting on lots. Buyers market for sure.
Good luck with ur speed . I have a skeeter zxr20 and I have had wiring problems. I am moving on to BASS CAT. But ur boat is very beautiful.. The sho is bullet proof
Clean boat young man hope you enjoy an be safe at all time and my the load bless you
Absolutely gorgeous. God bless
Good looking boat.
Nice rig ❤
I like Skeeter but what about the RIDE at low RPMs? I hear that they bounce(porpose) below those RPMs. One has to get above that for it to give you a smooth ride. Have they redesigned the hull yet? Everybody talks about top end speed but what about the ride getting there?
You know I noticed this at first but quickly realized this only happens if I don’t get on plane. I can drive at lower speeds with no issue. It’s more about trimming the motor and setting the jack plate in the correct position also.
It's all about weight balancing and trim/jackplate placement.
How does anyone afford this anymore ?
I’ll guess most are making payments out the whazzoo? My question is how many shelling out for $80k-$100k rigs are earning at least the total annual payments in a year in tournament earnings? I’ll guess no more than 10% of average Joe’s. Huge business loss. I could put KVD in a 18 footer w/150 with monthly payments with just a flasher, and I bet he’d earn at least the sum of those payments annually in just (1) BFL circuit. I got sucked into it for 15 years straight. Was in the money ~ 50% in all those events. I kept all records those years. Only 3 years did I win/earn enough to cover the total amount in yearly payments. Those really good 3 years I did make enough to buy a boat in full. It was still a horrible business move on my part. Should’ve just spent all that money on a few stocks or bought land instead.
did you do ok on the ranger? thinking of selling my 519 and moving on myself
I didn’t, lose money but didn’t make money. Essentially the dealer gave me what I owed. That being said the 21 foot Skeeter price out the door was almost the same price my 18 foot Ranger was two years ago. Prices have come down quite a bit. Lots of inventory sitting on lots. Buyers market for sure.
Good luck with ur speed . I have a skeeter zxr20 and I have had wiring problems. I am moving on to BASS CAT. But ur boat is very beautiful.. The sho is bullet proof
Man, hate to hear about the wiring. Bass Cat boats are great boats. Good time to get a good deal on one! Love the SHO!