Scubiesteve

I know my way around engines, but just didn’t know if I should set my sights on something newer than 03 or at what point is; a boat, a boat. I guess Skeeter started using composites in the hull and other areas inside the boat around 96 or 97 and was trying to get insight into what years to stay away from or are the boats built in the past decade and newer much better than the older ones.

Having said all that, how far back would you go? found this one for a decent price 2003 Skeeter ZX225 20 foot 2 inches 225 Yamaha VMAX HPDI 602 hours Motor jack plate Power pole 74 lb Minn Kota trolling motor Hummingbird Helix 10 w/side scan Twin 33 gallon tanks Dual live wells Built in cooler Massive dry storage 2 huge rod boxes Tandem axle trailer New water pump Good shape New boat and trailer registration Compression of 120 psi on ALL cylinders

Thank you, I’ve noticed the bass community is very accommodating and willing to spread their knowledge. I can’t wait to get out on the water and spend time with my middle child on something that he thoroughly enjoys.

We’ve seen quite a few Center consoles at the tourneys which got me looking at the shallow sports boats, but his current partner had them on a 18’ skeeter with a Yamaha VMax 175 or 200 I believe and it did everything they needed. Just seeing if their were other opinions but it seems the skeeter is the safe bet.

I appreciate it, I have a 4wd 1500 Silverado cammed, 4.56 gears, and bigger brakes with a locker so it should pull any bass boat with ease. I used it to tow a 9k lb travel trailer without any fuss. I think $40k could easily be done, can go up if I need to get in a better boat but I figure it’ll leave money to do upgrades as he grows and figures out exactly what he likes and dislikes about the setup, spread the loan out the furthest it can go and make double payments when feasible.

I have a 6th grader who just started competing at the school level and they did well this year. However, my son thoroughly enjoyed it and I've been looking at boats for us to practice/scout on different lakes and for him to be able to take the boat out when he gets to high school. I want something that can perform well in shallow water and is safe in rougher water. I just stared looking and was looking at used skeeters but then Shallow Sport boats caught my eye but I don't know how well they'd do bass fishing, but from everything I saw they are very safe in shallow water and don't mind the premium they command if I can rest easier when he starts taking his own boat out. I know we are far from that yet but I want one he can learn on and do the upgrades so he can be comfortable with it. I'm open to other options too, just here to get opinons. Some lakes that they fished this past year was Lake of the pines, Toledo Bend, Caddo Lake, lake Bistineau, Cross Lake, Caney Creek reservoir.