Good read Chris. I’m very anxious to see the mx tiller.
May 22, 2011 at 10:12 pm
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May 22, 2011 at 10:24 pm #968074
Bring on the Mx i’m ready for a new boat mines 8 years old but tin
May 22, 2011 at 10:54 pm #968096Quote:
Good read Chris. I’m very anxious to see the mx tiller.
Of course I’m not on the inside track as far as plans go for a tiller model Brian, but due to the immediate popularity on the initial introduction of this MX1825 it only seems natural to bring it out in a tiller model. Tiller guy……are TILLER GUYS!! Heck Skeeter might as well OWN the marketplace!!
May 22, 2011 at 10:59 pm #968100Quote:
Bring on the Mx i’m ready for a new boat mines 8 years old but tin
I would think this is a perfect time to trade in a used boat. There seems to be a severe shortage of good used fishing boats on the market today.
There is little doubt in my mind Zonar…….You’d look might flashy in a MX1825!! Surely you’d have to go “Hat on Backward” with the speed I hear the hull is producing. I’d be willing to bet Mr. Marquart might eveng throw you a Skeeter cap in on the deal!!
May 23, 2011 at 1:59 am #968142Chris, we took the MX threw the “race track” last weekend and as I was pulling up on the throttle Dave says keep her pinned ! Pretty responsive steerring to say the least, and the hull hugged the water with no skipping at all. All I know is the way Skeeter is taking on the market resale values down the road should be alright. BTW I let Dave know what is on my wish list for down the road
May 23, 2011 at 2:49 am #968151Any idea what the expected price is going to be mildly rigged and maxed out horse power?
May 23, 2011 at 2:50 am #968153Quote:
Chris, we took the MX threw the “race track” last weekend and as I was pulling up on the throttle Dave says keep her pinned ! Pretty responsive steerring to say the least, and the hull hugged the water with no skipping at all. All I know is the way Skeeter is taking on the market resale values down the road should be alright. BTW I let Dave know what is on my wish list for down the road
A little birdie told me you test drove the MX series. No it wasn’t Dave!! Your secrets are surelly golden with him!! I was going to call you to see what you thought of the MX compared to your WX1850. I don’t slide or chatter on tight turns either, but I do run a big 4 blade prop with lots of water contact. Now that being said I don’t hit the back channel tight turns at 60, but I’ve been known to hit 50 on a tight turn. You can see the eyes of customers light up as we burn mere feet from the ledge rock and Jack Pines!! There is little doubt in my mind both of these models will hold a great resale value. Oh…… I’ve got plans of my own pal!! I too am keeping it zipped. You show your cards first!!
BTW the “Fishing Queen” and I took “Sho Time” out for an evening rendevous for shallow water walleyes……and they were “ON LIKE DONKEY KONG”!! I believe the Black appears to be rather stealthy for the late evening bite, and frankly I had to see the red under-lighting kit installed in low light!!
May 23, 2011 at 2:52 am #968154Quote:
Any idea what the expected price is going to be mildly rigged and maxed out horse power?
Hey Kroger
I’ll have to let the SBC boys jump in with that information.
May 23, 2011 at 2:54 am #968155Quote:
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Any idea what the expected price is going to be mildly rigged and maxed out horse power?
Hey Kroger
I’ll have to let the SBC boys jump in with that information.
Final pricing should be available some time this week.
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Any idea what the expected price is going to be mildly rigged and maxed out horse power?
Hey Kroger
I’ll have to let the SBC boys jump in with that information.
Final pricing should be available some time this week.
Or the Great Oz of IDO!!
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Any idea what the expected price is going to be mildly rigged and maxed out horse power?
Hey Kroger
I’ll have to let the SBC boys jump in with that information.
Final pricing should be available some time this week.
Or the Great Oz of IDO!!
We’ll still need those SBC guys to come up with the numbers.
May 23, 2011 at 10:55 am #968181
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On top of all this I have to (Once again) tip my hat to both Dave and Greg from the SBC. They helped facilitate my sale of my 2010 WX2100 which enabled me to design my 2011 guide boat “Sho Time”.
Hey Chris, glad we could help out. And thanks for the compliments. We strive to provide very personal service to all of our customers! It was a pleasure finally meeting Mark and Patty in person after eight months of phone contact. They love your old (not very old) boat!!
WX Series vs MX Series – Both are awesome and designed to make sure Skeeter has a model that every avid angler would consider. Pick the one that best matches your personal needs. For the 2012 model year, we’re loading up. Plan to stock the largest selection of both WX and MX boats to be found anywhere in the country!!
Thanks again, Chris. Have a great day!
May 23, 2011 at 11:48 am #968196In the hustle and bustle of todays world “service” has often been left behind in many sectors of our marketplace. When it comes to an anglers lifeblood a guy simply needs to feel comfortable that his teams will stand right beside him with his boat and motor purchase. I believe this is what sets your staff apart in the industry. I also believe it is a wise decision to stock deep for 2012!! Beyond that Dave BLOCK off time in your schedule so you and Greg can get out and fish!! NEVER again can you come to Ifalls and NOT wet a line.
May 23, 2011 at 5:16 pm #968299I am really having a hard time trying to decide about a new skeeter, I am not sure all the reports have me leaning one way or another.
Although I realize that you really don’t need to go 60 mph
I am worried that I will miss the speed and power of 300 ponies.
From what I have read the largest Motor is either a 200 HPDI or a 150 HP 4 stroke.
I am pretty dead set that if I do decide to buy that I will insist on a 4 stroke motor. So with that being said if I was to switch to the new MX series, am I going to be dissapointed by not maxing out the available HP for that boat.Jeff H
May 23, 2011 at 6:02 pm #968332Quote:
I am really having a hard time trying to decide about a new skeeter, I am not sure all the reports have me leaning one way or another.
Although I realize that you really don’t need to go 60 mph
I am worried that I will miss the speed and power of 300 ponies.
From what I have read the largest Motor is either a 200 HPDI or a 150 HP 4 stroke.
I am pretty dead set that if I do decide to buy that I will insist on a 4 stroke motor. So with that being said if I was to switch to the new MX series, am I going to be dissapointed by not maxing out the available HP for that boat.Jeff H
Jeff
About the only way you’ll know for sure if the move from a 300 HP outboard to a 150 HP 4 stroker will be right for you will be to drive the new MX. That said, we did just post a video that has angler feedback after driving the MX 1825 with a 150 Yamaha 4 Stroke that might be of some help. Everyone I talked to that drove the MX 1825 with the 150 thought it offered outstanding performance.
May 23, 2011 at 11:18 pm #968406Hey Jeff
The “Ponies” on your motor have a direct relation to how much boat your pushing through the water. From what I’m gathering this new MX hull design has very little drag vs. say the deeper WX series. A smaller HP motor can flat out make this boat burn!! So guys need to be sure they understand a smaller motor does not mean less power/Hole Shot/Mid-Range or Top end for that matter. Still on a plus side your not burning as much at the pump. Power is relative to what your dropping the throttle with.
I think the only way anyone truly knows for sure is to take her for a spin!!
Seems from some of the reports coming out the SBC should be handing out racing gloves to all drivers!! May 25, 2011 at 9:14 pm #969094Like James said to me, “drive it”. That being said, I am really interested in how the 200 HPDI holds the boat up on plane at lower speeds compared to the 150—maybe it won’t be much, might be a lot. If there was a real difference, could mean a big difference in lower planing speeds and quite possibly the 200 HPDI would get better gallons per hour v/s the 150 four stroke at said lower speeds. It’s crazy how much speed they are getting out of a 150-but will wait and drive ole Deano’s. If I am on a 10-15 year boat plan, going to wait a little to make sure I buy it right the first time.
yes, James I know—-drive it!!!!!!
June 2, 2011 at 3:32 pm #970476Just curious, how many 8 to 8’6″ musky rods will comfortably fit in the side rod holder?
Comfortably kinda means you can grab a rod with out dragging half the others along with it.
Al
June 3, 2011 at 6:01 pm #970804
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Just curious, how many 8 to 8’6″ musky rods will comfortably fit in the side rod holder?
Comfortably kinda means you can grab a rod with out dragging half the others along with it.
Hi Al,
I would say 4-5 comfortably — very easy access. I haven’t actually played with rod holster storage to see how many could fit in there if pressed.It’s a very roomy storage area!
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Just curious, how many 8 to 8’6″ musky rods will comfortably fit in the side rod holder?
Comfortably kinda means you can grab a rod with out dragging half the others along with it.
Hi Al,
I would say 4-5 comfortably — very easy access. I haven’t actually played with rod holster storage to see how many could fit in there if pressed.It’s a very roomy storage area!
Thanks.
Not quite enough for a couple musky fisherman, considering the trend for 8 foot plus rods, but it’d help.Al
June 3, 2011 at 7:58 pm #970842
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Not quite enough for a couple musky fisherman, considering the trend for 8 foot plus rods, but it’d help.
Understand. Having lockable rod storage for 8.5 ft + rods has been an industry issue, and Musky rods are only getting longer for throwing those huge lures. In the MX1825, gunnels rod storage space has been maximized. Capacity is dependent on what each angler is willing to tolorate for rod spacing. The lockable rod holster was James idea and offers excellent storage for an 18’4″ boat. Haven’t tried to put 8 ft rods in center rod locker yet, but I know 7.5 footers fit easily. It will be interesting what we can put confortably into all the storage areas once we have more time with the boat…
June 3, 2011 at 8:35 pm #970857Not sure anybody in a 18 foot boat has enough rod lockers for musky guys..:)
Al
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