Nitro Z-71 lol 4x4 model?

Great video. I’m about to buy a new 2023 FRX 20! Has Skeeter address the don’t likes of the boat. I wish all the the latches were the slam latches on all the compartments.

I am actually replacing my bunks on my 2018 Nitro Z21. Yeah, They wrapped the carpet all the way around, and I don't even think they used treated wood. I will be headed to the boat ramp tomorrow to change them out. I will pre drill pilot holes with 11/64" bit so I don't chance splitting the 2x4's. I did as you did, leaving the bottom middle open.

Nice video. I did my bunks on my 95 nitro in like 2000. Same issue. I chose to use carriage bolts instead of the Lag. Didn’t use glue didn’t think of it Had to put boards on and carpet them on the trailer on my back. Was worried lags would rot out again. tightened enough to sink the heads below board. No problems since. Just watched same vid on a skeeter so don’t want to hear it’s a nitro thing

Buy a cheap boat and you'll find it's cheap for a reason. They cut corners everywhere including not using treated bunk boards at the factory. Makes you think about the rest of the rig and when it's going to fall apart.

I've had nothing but Skeeters and love them. I don't have the water in rush problem as bad as you have but honestly, I've only known one or two boats to not have backwash if you just shut it down without throttle. HATE the Mega tubes!!!!! As bad as I hate to say it, if I end up with an R like I want to, I'll be cutting that fiberglass out as wide as possible. My biggest pet peeve since they changed the gas tank to behind the seats is that they started making the livewells one giant well with a divider. Can't stand having to have that much water and have it swishing around. I like the two individual wells mainly because if a pump goes bad, you have a second well with its own pump throughout the day. Plus you don't have to put 40-50 gallons in to keep the sloshing down in dual wells which adds so much more weight than needed. Love the front deck except they need to get away from the deep recess they use for the trash can area and fill that up with more deck/compartment space. Otherwise I think they hit it out of the park with that hull design going back similar to the iClass boats and the dual compartments for the battery compartments. I realize this video is older now but I'd love to see how you feel about it after fishing out of it more. Maybe you already have a video out for that and I'll check, but if not, it'd be awesome to see.

Make sure the crown of the boards is up.....the growth rings is the wood's crown. this helps prevent the moisture from being trapped in the wood....a common mistake when people build decks and the wood starts cupping

It always looks worse in person so I know for a fact that’s tough because I’ve been in a z21 where it looked a lot like that. They ride great in this stuff. Those must be some solid rollers

Love the remote drain plug. I've slammed my head too many times on the motor or Power pole mounts.

Great video. Nice boat. I’m in the market. question, why do you change boats every year?

That motor is very load compared to my 2021 Nitro Z19 with a V-8 Mercury. But a very nice boat

Nice Skeeter!! Oh, and love the music that was on when you turned on the radio…. I’m a Rock-N-Roll dude.

Very interested. Just saw your video a few months ago of back when U got this new. Lol. Will it be sold privately or through Jorgensen?

50 grand more for leas water slapping lmao

Need to add The Step Assistant Handle by Bass Boat Concepts!!

Jesse: Are you having trouble with the boat porpoising at low speeds? Or, trouble keeping the nose down in rough waters?

I know it's an older video... Did you figure out the REAL trick to avoid the supposed Skeeter Back Splash? If you just trim down before or while your taking your foot off the gas, it is easily avoided. Don't hydrofoil the new Skeeter, please!

An ounce of prevention is priceless sometimes! Wet bunks always get the hook!

Rookie mistake?

Price tag is a big dislike, being a single purpose boat dislike Ok I am bias I own a multispecies Skeeter , but it is a beautiful boat. Placement of components is getting much better. Was that a block of wood in the battery compartment?

I don't know what's worse, not clipping the strap or having your child riding the bow.

Why would you not strap it before pulling it out?

The water splash is easily avoided by keeping your foot on it with 1/4 throttle. Just enough to keep the sponson ontop of the water. I learned that quick with my ZX200 lol. Definitely think the rod lockers should have carpet, at least on the bottom. Or I’m wondering if sea deck would be a good retrofit? Looks awesome, pretty slick ride!

Any damage to the hull?

What would you have to do in order to get the boat back on the trailer?

Stupid people

Why would you not strap it before pulling it up the ramp? Darwinism.

Why would you not latch it? Just in case. Stupid and lazy.

Clowns on any boat ramp you go to on especially on a busy summer day at couple our local ramps where the hang out on the water boats launch an fisherman together you can take cooler of beer an bag fried chicken an lawn chairs set up down by the ramp an laugh till you puke 🤮 are the sheer stupidity of people who owns boats it’s like a 6 ring circus

Is this guy depressed? He seems kinda down, no??

Thats what Being lazy will get ya. Ramp was too steep to not strap it.

your water splash problem can be fixed with a hydrofoil, there are some drill-less models (stringray) that would help your boat to sit a little slower. It worked for me, also better MPG and Holeshot.

Phoenix has everything you want and like

Seems to me if the motor had of been trimmed down a bit the boat would have cut the water instead of bouncing.

Why does your live well lids open side ways? Mine open out towards the motor

Man I haven't heard of a Nitro Z71. Lol 🤣🤣 hey it happens great video. 👍

How do you like the sho have you had any problems with it...how many hours do you have on your motor....

@ 14:30 you talk about shutting the motor down and running to the front of your boat. That action you describe is a motor killer my friend. Let the motor idle at least 60 to 90 seconds prior to killing it. The hot water around the block absolutely has to cycle after a long hard run. Get in a hurry one too many times and big problems can arise. We're talking motor longevity here. Take care of her man.

Comparing this boat to a Nitro is just a no contest. You're in a different zone vs a Nitro man. Nice boat. No disrespect...but Skeeter is on their game hard the last 3 or 4 years.

Thanks for your honesty sir but that’s what I experienced about the boat as well not so much of a biggie but Hope Skeeter can correct the rod box carpeting

What prop did you have on there to reach those speeds?

Its deceivingly big... thats what she said😬🤔🤣 nice boat

How much does the Marine grade carpet cost there i live in Lumberton

Glad you like it sir, your very blessed to have a nice boat like that, hope you catch the biggest bass of your life.

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Grab some seadek for the inside of your rod locker. Looks good and protects also.

Got any tips, places to fish mid November?

Man I thought water water coming over the back was something I was doing wrong. I'm glad I'm not the only one this happens too.

Speeds? Chime walk??

I brought my 21 FXR home 2 months ago Loving every minute of it!