NEW 2024 iKon LX21 Walkthrough & Top Speed Test

[@mosteller1953]

My dad has a center console we are trying to pick up a bass boat, i love your boat and hope you have more great fishing with your son.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks! I appreciate that

[@thomashardwick673]

Nice video on the new boat and love the color you went with. It is a sharp color

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks Thomas. I’m super happy with the color!

[@RJBehrens1]

That thing is so cool Chuck. I need to get down there and fish with you again...

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks! Come on down!

[@tjnorton100]

Thats one smart boat, effort = reward right there!

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks Tyson!

[@chriscurtis8577]

You have a nice boat for 2024 I was wondering how come I haven't seen some of you fishing

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

I sold my last boat at the end of October. Just picked up my new one last week. Had to wait for my voice to come back so I could get a video done on this one. Also, I’ve been traveling a lot for iKon. Lots of content coming from me in the near future. 👍🏻

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

Great boat..noticed the carpet on center rod locker door had a couple of wrinkles?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

That was from a hydraulic fluid spill when we were rigging it for a commercial shoot. It’s been fixed since this video

[@deatralocklear17]

Chuck can you get the back compartments fiberglassed finished instead of drop-ins if you don't need the chill system for the live well. Secondly, the carpet trim around the edges, is that the same type of rubber that Ranger use for their trim, and is easy to peel off? I noticed that Vexus uses metal strips for their carpet trim. I'm just curious concerning the long term. I'm really interested in the boat, if you had an answer for this I would appreciate it.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

@@deatralocklear17 All iKon Boats have a fully finished liner from bow to stern, so the fiberglass underneath those drop in tubs is finished. However, there is a black composite close out wall that would make up the front & back of the compartment. The only model that has the rubber gasket around the rim of the carpet is the LX21. The rest have a seemed carpet edge. I don’t think it’s the same as what Ranger has. I’m on my second LX21 and haven’t had it come up at all.

[@dangarrett3419]

Congratulations on your 130k bass boat

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thank you! I appreciate that

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

Why so bitter?

[@DHW448]

Im interested in one, but I'm not sure about the size? How well does the 20 handle big water? Is there any difference in the number of rods you can carry between the 21 & 20? What is the difference between an LX & VLX? You make a beautiful boat. Thanks.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

The LX20 is still a big boat at 20’10” with a 98” beam. It handles great in big water. It’s the model that Welcher & Shryock are running on the Elites. The VLX21 is 21’0” with a 98” beam. It’s a faster, lighter boat with some alternative options.

[@allieandbo]

Fine unit Chuck. Man Parker is growing up! What is he...12 or 13 now? Good looking young man there.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Thanks! He’s 12 yrs old and my daughter is 13. Growing up way too fast.

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

The left and right side rod lockers, why not have them open towards the front like Falcon bass boats???? That way you can take rods in or out from the outside of the boat and not have to climb in.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Our lids open all the way. No problem getting rods out.

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

@ChuckPippinBassFishing yes, but to get rods in and out of the rod compartments, you have to climb into the boat, why not have the option to open the rod lockers like in the Falcon boat? At least make an option?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

@@chestophercolumbo4561 For longevity, hinging that giant lid on the the shortest side won’t last…. Even on the falcons

[@taylorstobie]

I gotta get an Ikon boat

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

All the water when you live if frozen! 😳

[@ikonboats]

Yes, you definitely should.

[@jddarby007]

Me too! They are very nice!

[@benlavallee9303]

How is the power consumption on the apex? I am running 2 15 solix and 1 12 solix with live / tg lock and 360. I can’t stay in the 12v range for more then 3 hours. C clear power harness, dedicated run for live. 2 group 31 interstates in parallel.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

I think it’s about the same with the Apex. I’m running two 12V lithiums for my house batteries, so I rarely see below 12.5v. If I’m correct, Humminbirds only require a minimum of 10.8V to operate properly. If you’re running AGM’s it’s just something that’s going to happen.

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

You can also try turning the backlighting down to 7 - 8. They draw way less amperage that way.

[@benlavallee9303]

@@ChuckPippinBassFishing noted with thanks👍🏼

[@richjones9962]

Nice boat question though do theses boats come in duel console?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

A passenger side console will be available but it’s still in development. Trying to make sure that it is light enough to be removable & manageable while still strong enough to last as long as the boat.

[@richjones9962]

@ChuckPippinBassFishing thank you and Merry Christmas

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

@@richjones9962 you’re welcome & Merry Christmas to you too!

[@nathanmoody205]

What prop and pitch are you running? I am running a fury 24 and its only turning 5500 rpm

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Im also running a 24 Fury. There could be several factors as to why you’re only getting 5500 rpm’s… location & elevation, jack plate settings, too little battery weight if your boat is rigged with all lithium batteries (it can throw off the center of gravity), bad prop, and apparently (I’ve just learned) if you have too much lubricant in your lower unit, if it’s been serviced, it can slow your boat down. I can talk to you more about it if you go to my website at chucksguideservice.com. My contact info is there. Feel free to send me a text and I’ll call you back.

[@jpaul4788]

Yea congrats on new boat,I guess about $140,000 dollar boat,interest rates these days ,7-8% , beautiful boat

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

I work for iKon Boats. Yes, MSRP on this boat would be around $130k with all the added options and upgrades. That’s MSRP, though…. Doesn’t mean it would cost you that much.

[@Basscater81]

What’s MSRP on that rig?

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

Starting MSRP is $106k. Then, it just depends on what you put on it. This boat happens to have about $30k worth of aftermarket products on it. However, MSRP that iKon uses and NAP that other boat companies use are not the same. Generally, you’ll end up paying less than MSRP, while with most other boat companies you end up tacking on a lot more than NAP.

[@bradrumfelt9893]

What Prop you running on it

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

I’m running a 3 blade Fury 24P. It seems to be the best overall prop. Some iKon owners are doing better with a 23P. Sometimes, the 23 seems to work better when the boats are at a higher elevation and/or overloaded with tackle & gear.

[@bradrumfelt9893]

Ya I bought new one back in November- Live in Missouri- Love boat but 63-65 all I can get - Jackplate Atlas - 8-9 high as can go - 10 loose speed 5700 Rpm Any other suggestions on prop to use same setting to get few more Rpm’s ? Or what’s your Opinion 26 P Fury ? I bought it at Priemer Adv. Marine - Sunrise beach

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

@@bradrumfelt9893 you definitely don’t want a 26. If anything, you’d prop down to a 23P. What batteries are you running? AGM or lithium?

[@bradrumfelt9893]

@@ChuckPippinBassFishing 3-12 s lithiums trolling and 2 - 12 s lithium on cranking and seemed little light in rear so I put a 50 lb ballast bag on both sides for weight - it’s pretty loaded with tackle .

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

@@bradrumfelt9893 it’s a balancing act with the center of gravity (CG). They’re tested at the factory with 320 - 390 lbs (4 or 5 AGM’s). If you have it pretty well loaded with tackle, you might need to add an additional 100 lbs to the battery compartment. 5700 rpm’s is decent for your elevation, but it sounds like it’s falling on its face.

[@Owen250rO]

slower than our 2019 zx200 skeeter

[@ChuckPippinBassFishing]

I should hope so. That ZX200 is 2 1/2 feet shorter and way narrower than an LX21. 🤷🏻‍♂️ A Skeeter FXR21 with a stock 250 SHO is a 68 mph boat.

[@Owen250rO]

@@ChuckPippinBassFishing yeah were looking at the puma because we spun the hub on our race prop on the zx200, and we get passed by almost everyone in the club. Found out how hard it is to find that exact prop.