I have a 16ft.
Skeeter bass boat high speed turn. To accomplish this challenge the boat would have to be fast turn on a dime provide a smooth ride in rough water be durable enough to withstand the pounding of four foot waves and be laid out to. About ten months ago I bought a new Skeeter 20i from a Skeeter Dealer. If you want a fast boat get a Bullet or Allison want a boat that holds it value get a Ranger want a chine-walking boat get a Triton.
BASS BOATS PERFORMANCE SERIES ZX HELM LAYOUT SKE-0002-A ZX Performance Series Helm Figure 3-1. 1 on the backing but turning skeeter is the only boat that will do a 360 they turn quik a fast speed. Unknown to Thurmond at the time he was laying the initial groundwork for not only a new company but also one.
It is a serious fishing machine thats designed. Have you ever driven a brand new INSANE bass boat and wanted to do nothing but DONUTS. Long story short have a steering issue.
The steering wheel acts like it is in a bind. I have a sf175 Skeeter bass boat with a Mercury xr4 150. Boat runs great up to 34 throttle and starts whale hopping real bad.
Also tried lowering and raising the motor and no change. Skeeter Boats History. When I trim the motor up as high as I can while at full speed it is almost impossible to steer especially while turning even if I am only making small turns.
We recorded a solid 70 mph top speed at just over 6100 rpm. Now if I bump the trim down just a little bit that boat will turn and. Champion with a 90 Merc 24 pitch 4 blade prop.