I’m sure Jason would be the one to ask as he is the Skeeter guy. Today he is busy getting Deans boat dialed in and making sure that it boats fish 
Good morning. The reason you hear more about the WX1880 is the WX1950 is a brand new model. The WX1950 is very similar as the WX2100 with 14 inches cut out of the cab back by the jump seats. I do know that Dean’s Wx1950 is on the water for the day at Everts. I also believe Eric’s WX1880 is out fishin. Let me know if I can send you a 2009 line up for Skeeter. Dan
Just saw this during a quick breakfast break in the baitshop.
This has been my first couple of days behind the wheel of a 1950. This is one nice ride. We’ve had it up to 50-51 mph with 3 guys turning at 5200 RPM (200 HPDI) with the stock 21p SS prop. The right prop is going to get a few more mph out of this rig. It’s doing a great job of tracking in current and handling the darn wind that just won’t leave us alone. Seems like there’s acres of space on the front deck, and the cockpit is roomy and deep.
Well, tummy’s full so it’s back to work. Let me know if you have any questions….I’ll check back here tonight.
Like Dan said the 1950 is new and the 1880 has been around a little while. With that said both boats are here at Evert’s and available to ride in. My boat (1880) will be around for the rest of the weekend and I am usually available most any day during the week. Send me a pm or give Dan a call if you interested in taking a better look.
<Yawn> Well, a long day on the water, fishing and tweaking the 1950 has come to a close.
I think that the 1950 is worth a LOOOOOOONG look if you’re considering a big-water capable, yet very fishable deep-V rig. We easily fished 3 guys out of the 1950, and a fourth would have been no big deal at all. The front deck reminds me of a bass boat….tons and tons of space up there. The front deck caps the Skeeter trademark GIANT storage areas, which I think even Dean will have a hard time filling with crankbait boxes, bladebait boxes, jig boxes, plastic boxes, etc etc etc.
A very valuable feature of the 1950 that is shared by the 1880 is the set of jumpseats across the stern. They make it a snap to comfortably carry 3-4 anglers around without taking up vaulable cockpit fishing space with extra pedestal seats.
The 1950 is also easy to launch, load, and tow on its dual axle bunk trailer. Even in today’s swirling 15-20 mph winds…Dean, James and I hit the trailer centerline each and every time we loaded up (which was frequent, as we were checking out a bunch of props).
Any other questions about the 1950….just let us know!
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<Yawn> Well, a long day on the water, fishing and tweaking the 1950 has come to a close.
I think that the 1950 is worth a LOOOOOOONG look if you’re considering a big-water capable, yet very fishable deep-V rig. We easily fished 3 guys out of the 1950, and a fourth would have been no big deal at all. The front deck reminds me of a bass boat….tons and tons of space up there. The front deck caps the Skeeter trademark GIANT storage areas, which I think even Dean will have a hard time filling with crankbait boxes, bladebait boxes, jig boxes, plastic boxes, etc etc etc.
A very valuable feature of the 1950 that is shared by the 1880 is the set of jumpseats across the stern. They make it a snap to comfortably carry 3-4 anglers around without taking up vaulable cockpit fishing space with extra pedestal seats.
The 1950 is also easy to launch, load, and tow on its dual axle bunk trailer. Even in today’s swirling 15-20 mph winds…Dean, James and I hit the trailer centerline each and every time we loaded up (which was frequent, as we were checking out a bunch of props).
Any other questions about the 1950….just let us know!
Jason what prop worked best?????
The stock 21 pitch yamaha prop and the 21 pitch tempest both produced the best hole shot and top speeds with no real advantage noticed between the two. We also tried a 23 pitch tempest but that prop slowed the hole shot and dropped the RPMs down below 5,000 which cost some top end as well.
What are the optimal RPM’s for this motor, 5500?? Were you able to get close with the 21 pitch?
I fell in love with this boat the second I saw one online. Definitely thinking it may be my first endeavor into glass. Of course, I need to find a job first.
The yamaha website quotes top end RPM of 4500-5500 on the 200 HPDI.
I recall seeing 5200 at WOT with the stock 21p. That got us to 50.1 GPS (3 guys, 3/4 fuel, light gear) heading upstream into a headwind.
EDIT: I’ve never been in an HPDI-powered boat. I was surprised by how quiet it was, especially at idle. Not 4-stroke quiet, but much quieter than I had envisioned it would be.
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I fell in love with this boat the second I saw one online. Definitely thinking it may be my first endeavor into glass.
Me too. Driving Dean’s yesterday didn’t help anything either. The 1950 is a big, beautiful and well built platform. I’ve been talking with Skeeter Boat Center about getting one of my own for several months and I pulled the trigger on a new 1950 last week! 
Mine will be set up a little different from Dean’s. I went with a 225 Yamaha 4 stroke + the T8. I also went with a mix of Humminbird sidefinders and Lowrance Broadband electronics on my boat.
I haven’t heard back on a firm delivery date yet but it sounds like we’re looking at the end of March / early April.
Call me excited! 
Sweet!! I can’t wait to take her for a spin.
Jason, I fished with Mike Lee this fall on Mille Lacs, he has the 1880 with 200HPDI. I too was blown away with how quiet that motor is. Running WOT at 50+ mph with 3 guys and tanks of gas was very impressive AND to be able talk.
Thanks for sharing this great news guys!! 
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Jason, I fished with Mike Lee this fall on Mille Lacs, he has the 1880 with 200HPDI. I too was blown away with how quiet that motor is. Running WOT at 50+ mph with 3 guys and tanks of gas was very impressive AND to be able talk.
That’s the combo I’ll be running in the FLW league events this year. 1880 with 200 HPDI/T8. Looking forward to it! 
Congrats on the new rigs guys,
They both look like stellar boats. I look forward to hearing reports of the 1950 model after some hours are put on it. That would be something I’d consider as the next boat. I just bought Ritters father-in-law’s boat last fall. 
So it will be a few years before the next one.
Enough with all the Skeeter talk already! 
For crying out loud! Now everyone is buying them and I don’t feel that unique or special anymore. 
Just another face in the crowd…
Nice boats but I still don’t get the steering wheel thing though… 
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Nice boats but I still don’t get the steering wheel thing though…
Then we cant possibly expect you to understand the windshield thing either!
My brief time in the boat a couple things that stuck me first impression wise.The seats are a level above anything else I have sat in.A touch higher back and comfort.The cockpit area is much friendlier than most boats when getting in and out of the driver seat.Verrrrry noticeable with winter clothes and big boots.
The 1950 seems to be a bit more space friendly for the die hard trollers and has a touch higher sides for a very secure feeling especially if kids are on board on rough water is an issue.The 1880 is just a bit more compact in comparison and perhaps a bit more nimble on tight turns and river navigation.These were just my first impressions.In all honesty,I need to spend a bit more time in them to dissect them more completely.Thus far however,a very pleasant secure feeling when driving either boat.
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