I purchased a 2014 WX1900, when I ran it for the first time, had several issues which most seem due to factory carelessness. The tac and water pressure guage didn’t work. A hose not connected ran water all over the floor when the big motor was running, the livewell drain valves were mislabeled (port vs. Starboard), and the horn wasn’t hooked up. Very disappointing to have all these things occur on a new boat. Anyone else run into this?
First, welcome to In-Depth. 
Next, what was your dealer response? Are they handling it the way you feel it should be handled? We all understand that things happen but I agree with you that it seems excessive for a new boat.
Please follow up and let us know how your dealer handles the situation. To often we have somebody stop with a quick flame, then disappear without hearing how things turned out.
Again…..welcome!! 
I personally would be very disappointed.
First with Skeeter…
And just as much with the dealer for not thoroughly checking things over. How much money does a guy to give somebody to get things right instead of half-aedss?
Please keep us in the loop as to how this gets handle. From your dealer and Skeeter.
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I did have the issue with my water pressure gauge hose coming unhooked and spraying water in the boat as the motor was running as soon as I realized it I called SBC immediately and eric talked me through it and figured it out in two minutes on the water,, four screws and popped it together.. Im not going to push blame one way or another as I had two graphs installed and switched transducers a couple times and pulling the wires is what I believe pulled the hose off of my connecter.. as far as the livewell being labeled wrong all I can say I wow.
First I would say I have been 110% satisfied with Skeeter and the factory warranty.
Now, I have seen or heard of every problem you stated in new boats. Small problems with easy fixes. I have seen similar problems in Lunds, Rangers, etc. hopefully your dealer can help you out.
Who is your dealer? Skeeter has same blame also but the boat should have been checked out prior to delivery., PDI is on on bth the buyer and seller. Things happen to all boats regardless of dealer and manufacturer, but things should have been checked prior to delivery.
Unacceptable, todays world is get it done as fast as you can so you can start the next job sooner, only to mess that one up too. This winter I was pricing snowblowers, not the wallyworld cheepos either. While I was there a guy brought his newly purchased blower back into the dealer I was at because the auger ran backwards form the factory! WTH??? Hope it all works out for you. 
Feel free to give me a call. Will do my best to walk you through it if you would rather do it yourself.
Bummer to hear that as being a new boat everything should be perfect. Rest assured it happens with every boat brand or car brand for that matter.
Things get over looked all the time whether by the manufacture or dealership. Give Eric a call at Skeeter Boat Center if you got any questions, one way or another they will get things taken care of for you 
As requested, this is my follow-up. The dealer did take care of the water pressure gauge and the tac. I had the boat out fishing yesterday, the front live well wouldn’t run. I messed with the fuses, got it going for a while, however quit again and couldn’t get it going again. Seems like a connection issue, but can’t find the problem. My gas gauge was reading, however that also wouldn’t move off empty although the boat was full. Pretty soon this new boat will need all new electrical devices. I traded my old Lund to avoid this nonsense.
I had the same problem with my gas gauge. If there is a switch on the dash for aft or stern fuel switch it. The gas gauge only works when the key is ON or boat running not the power switch is turned on. I have a 2013 WX 1850.
There is a switch for aft or stern fuel, however the boat only has one tank so the switch is irrelevant. I didn’t work with the power switch on, the motor running and tried both the aft and stern on the switch on the dash.
I had the same problem with the fuel gauge, I believe it ended up being a bad sending unit.
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As requested, this is my follow-up. The dealer did take care of the water pressure gauge and the tac. I had the boat out fishing yesterday, the front live well wouldn’t run. I messed with the fuses, got it going for a while, however quit again and couldn’t get it going again. Seems like a connection issue, but can’t find the problem. My gas gauge was reading, however that also wouldn’t move off empty although the boat was full. Pretty soon this new boat will need all new electrical devices. I traded my old Lund to avoid this nonsense.
Was the front livewell pump not running or just not pumping water? If it wasn’t pumping water and running it is air locked. If it wasn’t running then I would say there is an electrical issue of some kind.
The fuel gauge was reading before but now its not, or has it never read? Most likely either a wire pulled off the sending unit or the sending unit may be bad. That is as long as the power and key were on and the switch at the dash was on the correct tank. (I don’t recall off the top of my head which one it is) one will show empty and the other should read.
Wish I could help more
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There is a switch for aft or stern fuel, however the boat only has one tank so the switch is irrelevant.
This seems really odd…..
Not sure where you are located but I can assure you one thing. If you are anywhere close to Skeeter Boat Center, you need to take it there. I’m not here to sell there name or make it sound like they are the only dealership in town, but I have had some hiccups with my boat personally and Dean and the boys have went above an beyond to make sure things are taken care of. I hope you get everything figured out, because I know what its like to have problems with your boat. I also know what its like to get your boat fixed the right way and be back on the water in record time without having to worry what is going to happen next. Keep us posted on how the repairs are going. Good Luck!
The pump wasn’t running, so it’s not a air lock. Has to be an electrical issue. I did check the fuses which are ok.
The wires on the back of the switch under the console can sometimes work loose after rigging.
Taking it back to my local dealer this weekend. It’s a 100 mile trip, but they have been good about getting me in on short notice.
Latest, the fuel gauge was a loose wire in the main harness and the livewell was a loose wire on the pump. The tech who wired my boat must have did it late on a Friday afternoon and in a hurry.
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Latest, the fuel gauge was a loose wire in the main harness and the livewell was a loose wire on the pump. The tech who wired my boat must have did it late on a Friday afternoon and in a hurry.
Good to hear you got things buttoned up not. Too bad you had to take it back for a couple items that should have been spotted during the pre-delivery inspection.
So I bought this new boat in January 2014 and the problems are annoying and continuous.
I owned my first Skeeter Bass boat in the 90’s. Kind got out of serious fishing until recently and went back to Skeeter even though Keith @ Ranger arranged a “special deal” for me through my local Ranger dealer. While I still like my MX 1825 I am starting to second guess my decision.
I will be on 3rd radio and 4 months of dealing with it and still no working radio. Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July… How long should it take to replace a radio??? Maria @ Yamaha has ordered 3 others that were shipped wrong radio.
Two seat pedestals would not hold pressure and the drivers is now doing the same thing but I hate to go back with another problem. It will not stay extended when sitting on them.
When I first put the boat in the water in Feb. it took on water. Thanks to Eric’s pointer I discovered it was the o-ring in the disconnect for the livewell pump. The Yamaha F 200 has blown the 20a fuse in the box under the cowling. When that happens the motor is totally dead. Why would a new motor blow fuses?
The water pressure gauge does not work. The hose is disconnected under the dash and no water comes through hose from motor. I just keep an eye on the stream coming from the motor to know it is pumping.
I don’t know how they would get the windshield to close without removing and reinstalling. As it is in order to close it I have to reach over to the front side and give it a good whack to make it close.
The dealer has been sympathetic to these issues and seems to be trying.
So I would concur Skeeter QC is severely lacking and the overall culture of the company is not what it was in the past IMHO.
Clawman, did you just highjack this thread?????????? Start your own please and make sure to follow up when all is made right. I don’t own a Skeeter, but most good companies make things right and Skeeter and its dealers will get you fixed up if you work with them.
My understanding of hijacking a thread is taking it in a different direction from original intention. The title of this thread is quality control. Are not the items I mentioned quality related?
I will be the first to post results if the problems are fixed.
FYI I have been working with the dealer for the last 6 months and the problems still exist.
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