The PERFECT Bass BOAT SKEETER FXR 20

We continue our search for the perfect bass boat with the Skeeter FXR 20 with a Yamaha Sho 4 Stroke. My friend Byron does a boat walkthrough, review and goes through the specifications and features of this awesome fishing boat.
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[@kennylowe9404]

Have a 2021 FXR21. Great ride. Great fishing platform. Super comfortable. 73.4 best I’ve gotten. The bad is they porpoise at low RPM. A lot of folks have had glass issues. I was in 1-3 footers and had the trim perfect(lucky) and ran 58mph without getting beat to death! Do not get Helix Units! If you have had Lowrance or Garmin touch screen you will hate the Helix!

[@mattthomen1608]

👌 that skeeter w the dry ride and rear open compartments! Solid front deck,and a blower system for drying out lockers is awsome! And at 20 ft! Nice package! Fatigue foam front deck,for the Bog dog!I really like this boat! Nice vid MB!

[@haroldrogers6566]

I have a 193 elite Champion and it’s the best ride, short enough to fish narrow creeks, badass in waves. Won’t ride with a 21 foot. But she is sweet and pretty with that rebuilt 200 efi. And her live wells are big and deep. She’s a classic, just like her owner. 😁😎👍

[@kolbie6909]

I got an old champion 179 as my first bass boat & I love it

[@mikeybalzz]

That is a great boat my cousin's husband had one as well with the old EFI and it was badass

[@jayfatal554]

I just got my new Skeeter zx200 last weekend and so far, i am in love! Can’t go wrong with a Bug, Bro!

[@411sponge72]

Congrats on your rig. I'm curious since you've had it for a couple of years, have you had any issues? Overall, what do you think?

[@trickytrav88]

Awesome walkthrough thanks guys appreciate the content. God Bless and tight lines bros

[@massbassguy1400]

DO IT!!!! I don't have the cashflow for that kind of ride yet but I've been in a ton of different boats. I'm super analytical and this boat checks everything off with ease

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Very nice! I have binge watched your performance boat series today! my brain runneth WAY TF over! lol you got some serious comparisons to do. Now it's about the little things, and what best SUITS YOU. GOOD LUCK, can't wait to see your new rig!

[@justinkelley7158]

Mike, I have a 2021 FXR21 Limit and love the ride. It’s a heavy boat so it’s no speedster by any means but it handles water like no other boat I’ve been in. All Stock. Keep up the great vids. If you’re Ever in Ft Worth Texas area give me a shout. I’ll take you for a ride in it. 👍🏻

[@mikeybalzz]

👊

[@jhondoe6664]

Did your SHO ever make oil.....

[@justinkelley7158]

@@jhondoe6664 No not this one and neither did my 2017 ZX250. My 2010 ZX200 did when I bought it in 2013 with only 38 hours on it. I bought it from a older gentleman that just putted around in it. 26 of those hours were at idle. I filled up both tanks and ran it like I stole it. After that the rings finally heated up and never made oil.

[@jhondoe6664]

@@justinkelley7158 iv got a 2020 with 55 hours and still making oil....and I have ran it hard... hopefully it is a time thing..... Yamaha says 100 hours....I got 4 more years of warranty....I love the motor....and have had zero issues...

[@justinkelley7158]

@@jhondoe6664 Do you use yamalube ring free plus?

[@Hoosier60]

Sweet boat! Love that blower fan option! Always loved the ride of a Skeeter, my buddy has an older 20 ft. Skeeter and it rides incredibly well!

[@mikeybalzz]

That blower fan was one cool feature

[@MrBdogg317]

I have an 03 zx225 I brought back in January and that thing is a beast. Took it to st Clair and it was an incredible dry ride.

[@toddduncan4071]

Dude, the fxr20 is my dream boat! I'm super lucky to have an old 94 Stratos 285 xl pro dc with a 98 175 Johnson so no complaints from me but some day I hope I can step up. The only other boats I've been looking at are Basscat. Good luck in your search, it'll be fun to see where you end up!

[@4JeffReyes]

Awesome vid, thank you. I’m looking to upgrade in 5 years and Skeeter is at the top of my list.

[@bill-qv3er]

That would be a great choice !! I run a Bass Cat and love it, might be worth looking into. Good Luck !!

[@fishingwiththeks]

another great review which is super helpful as I will be getting a glass boat eventually. Really like the layout and the features.

[@dirtyfan76]

If you are looking for a bigger boat but not looking to get a 20-21’ look at the Phoenix 819. 19’8” with a 200 will run 70+ by yourself and has plenty of room for all your stuff. Very good riding boat for a bit of a shorter boat and can get around docks and trees very easy

[@trentfindley7212]

Ready for a falcon boat review

[@Crankinstien]

Best boat period!

[@brandonbriscoe3818]

Look and the 2022 Zxr! They changed out the two middle lids for one large one so it’s the same deck layout at the fxr.

[@NytronX]

3:21 - It's called sponsons. Yarcraft has these as well, the waves lift up the entire boat instead of splashing over. Skeeter is best in class at this particular point.

[@Jay_Wood]

That's one clean boat, man.

[@bengreeninsuranceagency]

Love it guys! I am a big fan of the FXR!

[@macking4942]

Make sure you take a look at the Falcon F20 Predator... Best riding and boat layout I have ever owned.

[@mikeybalzz]

gonna do JT's when i get to FL

[@CARLBP]

Skeeter makes a amazing boat!

[@zipbiscuit]

Sweet boat. I love my Ranger but yeah, could use a wetsuit from the stern wash when coming off plane. My ‘06 Ranger 19.5’ came with a VMax 200. Awesome motor. A Skeeter may be in my future tho. Good video dude!!

[@clayfarmer2160]

Nice boat. Got to check out a Bass Cat.

[@robertruedrich245]

Bass Cat has put some package deals together with yesterday's pricing. New Eyra for $79,999. Another one as well but the Eyra is my pick.

[@danielhedrick9917]

May be my favorite so far...

[@lrwilliams3160]

Bought my 2021 21 FXR Apex July 2020 ! Got Lucky with the first one in and couldn’t walk away from it ! Loving every minute I’m in it ! So will you !

[@JeromeCooley-us8zl]

Love my FXR 20 Limited, solid

[@ChristophercurtisChris]

Well I think you should get in this year's new bass boat the order let me be happy to see

[@patrickerschen2463]

Mikey dude check out a 198 charger elite fished co-angler a few times out of one now and it's the nicest boat I've ever been in man.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

That boat is SUPER DOPE !!!❤️❤️👏👍

[@bassmedic]

I bought a lake map card before my guntersville trip earlier this year. The best investment I could have made.

[@stevebender7614]

Mint boat !!! I like the dryer system you know how it is in Florida tackle lockers get wet !!! And Hooks and tackle add up !!!!t y 05 triton TR21X

[@huntinwithdalton]

That is a bad ass boat dude.

[@johnnyhelems5296]

Phoenix has the dry dock also

[@flymypie1]

Please try out a caymas please I feel like you would love it!

[@mikeybalzz]

i'll try to find one. little bit pricey for me but i love my triton so it's worth checking out!

[@Bogeypro256]

Zxr 20 is where it's at. Same boat as fxr, but with a little less bling. I've got 2021 you can see... I live in Huntsville.

[@kellymoore4517]

Mikey please ask your friend where he got the missle baits toboggan?

[@TheDruxlol]

love my fx20

[@benniemaxwell2869]

Man I love your boat videos. I want a boat sooooo bad. Just a 17 foot standard little bass boat. I was trying to save but I keep having bad crap. Like my pick up. Cost me $1496 to fix it 🤪. ANYWAY, love your serious man.

[@mikeybalzz]

That sucks man and I know the feeling thanks for the nice words on the videos though stay tuned I got some more cool boats coming

[@poorboysfishing7482]

Nice boat. Laurel Hill lake?

[@AlexandertheGregfishing]

My buddy bought one and he said water comes in every compartment in the rain. Can't leave it outside uncovered. i think they ride and fish good.

[@kolbie6909]

me watching this with a 40 year old champion😂

[@richardcoons]

I have owned Range, Skeeter, and Procraft. Good boats but Basscat builds a superior product IMO. You need to take one out for a test ride before you decide on a brand.

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Where ya get the 65K??

[@paulschrein8262]

Just got a 2022 ZXR20 plenty of room and a badass ride. 70 mph tournament loaded. Wouldn'nt buy another brand.

[@kellymoore4517]

Hey Mikey would you ask Byron Childers where he was able to get the "Missle baits" toboggan, I can't find one anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated bud.

[@mikeybalzz]

shoot Byron a message on IG @byron_childers he said he'll get you squared away.

[@dustinwhitlow4928]

If anyone else knows Byron from another KZbin channel maybe including a bald guy with a beard who may or may not have a drink named after them we can be friends 😂

[@ByronChilders]

My man!! 👊🏻😉

[@christopherfallon6086]

You know I’m partial to Skeeter and love mine. It would be a great choice but honestly whatever you go with will be just fine

[@206_FISHING]

My first boat was a ranger, but now I have a nitro. I've been in them all and a ranger and nitro is what fits me.

[@mikeybalzz]

nitro is calling my name a little with the pricepoint.

[@cummins4408]

@@mikeybalzz I’m diehard Skeeter but the ingenuity of the new Nitros are insane. Absolutely love the layout and features. Edwin Evers walk through of his blew my mind.

[@mikeybalzz]

@@cummins4408 had my eye on that as well. gonna do a walk thru of my buddy's z 20, very interested.

[@ChaseFlutyFishing]

@@mikeybalzz I would recommend a z21... not a great boat but a lot better storage than a z20

[@kellymoore4517]

Where did Byron get that toboggan?

[@infinity_boyz5223]

Do a caymas video I’ve been interested in them but not any good videos about them in here

[@richshackelford5793]

Sweet boat, you need to get some input from Bog.LOL

[@itsmak7933]

Have heard of cap issues. No bueno! Basscat Lynx

[@MrThumper1440]

Please explain what you mean by cap issues.

[@lrwilliams3160]

I haven’t heard of any issues and I haven’t had any with my 2021 21 FXR Apex model Best Regards

[@johnschauder]

6:04 what was the word he didn’t want to say?? Was it, “neurotic”?

[@rickhensley2251]

As much as you like to flip and punch, check out a falcon wide front deck.

[@bayouburner281]

Hey- get you a Bug Mikey, and be done with it🤠🤙🏻

[@cjr4497]

Trimming down all the way before coming off pad helps with backwash on all boats

[@bamadondon0495]

Bro pull the trigger an BOOM BOOM on that skeeter fxr21.. or 20 but you'll b glad u did if u get the 21.. to be exact fxr21apex, but that Blazer tho.. sheeesh bro.. my cousin has a 21 an they're legit as f#$&!¡

[@thedarkmittetoast7967]

I have the same and it's the best 😅 !!!!!! but in my dreams .....

[@charlesronk2989]

If you were 60 years old and buying the last boat you will ever own, knowing that you are mostly fishing alone. What boat would you choose. Consider hookup, towing, loading, unloading, accessing, etc?

[@bobbyyoung7836]

18 ft express with a 150 motor 30K worth of electronics

[@Beaver1237]

The new ZXR do not have the split coffin lids anymore

[@biblebeltfishing]

Nice boat...

[@mikeybalzz]

What should the next boat be in the SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT BASS BOAT?!?!?!

[@garrettbrowne274]

Falcon Boats or Phoenix boats

[@SethM07]

Gambler!

[@Hoosier60]

Basscat

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

Mikey i think your search ends here you were just in the perfect boat for you i have a zx250 and wouldn't trade it for anything except an FXR

[@jeremiahdennen3994]

Xpress

[@JohnJones-ub2cc]

I've just seen this video may God bless you and be careful

[@ddub87]

Love the look of the FXR20 but I can't bring myself to spend $70k+ on a boat with an aluminum top cap. I've read a lot of complaints about boxes leaking and the deck screws backing out. Hopefully Skeeter has fixed those issues.

[@cummins4408]

20 years later there’ll be no sag in the deck either. I’m partial but I’ve had 3 and there’s nothing like them.

[@miketoigo7712]

Let's have your drive a Phoenix if you want a perfect boat ride.

[@alexkoutdoor]

These are all sick boats youve been reviewing. Just don't know how everyone affords all this, lol. I have a decent job and a boat and all but the dollars on these rigs is insane!!! Maybe I'm just too much a cheap f*** and need to finance one for like 20 years lol. Sick videos though.

[@mikeybalzz]

dude im super cheap that's why i haven't taken the leap all these years alot of these boats really price the everyday angler out of the market. but i've been saving and for as much time as i spend in a boat im going to give myself one giant christmas present 😂

[@slimetime4668]

I’ll be honest man I think it’s nuts you’re selling the triton, it’s a great boat that truly is able to do it all…gotta think retirement and blowing 70k on a boat is a good way to stay working till your 75….take whatever money you have as a down payment put it in the s&p 500 or some index fund and chill…I don’t understand why guys get pro load outs when they aren’t fishing the tour

[@slimetime4668]

Than again I’m a broke 24 year old that is always thinking about getting the most out of my money and setting my future up right not sure what someone’s financial standings are tho…cause when I’m 35 and things pan out as expected I will probably be willing to drop a good amount on a boat

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Yamaha is the best motor in the market and nothing else is even close

[@msole98]

Any aluminum rigs in consideration? steal your bait right off your ned

[@mikeybalzz]

gonna have my buddy walk me thru his xpress when i get to FL

[@msole98]

@@mikeybalzz Ft. Myers Marine started carrying Avid down here in SWFL. Be cool to see thoughts on it vs the xpress, If anyone knows someone with an avid down here, it be you haha.

[@jimwarden9617]

Hey Bog!

[@floridabassedition9345]

What’s up Homie

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

Flash that bad boy and you'll be hitting low 80's

[@braddistler5697]

Everyone like how quiet they are but don’t realize it’s the law. Every year they must be half the decibel as year before or something crazy.

[@thefishingfactory708]

Mikey DO NOT get a new boat until you spend some time in the new Basscat Puma STS

[@Bogeypro256]

What's it running now, 100k??

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

It feels like everyone has a skeeter or a bass cat or a Phoenix

[@theultimatesteelshooter8610]

Still not a Nitro Z20 Pro … lol

[@japanfishingtackle9073]

Nice video! Hope we can do business together! Let me know if you are interested in doing review of our Japanese baits such as Megabass, Jackall, Imakatsu etc. .

[@bwspacity]

In my opinion Zxr has a better deck layout but my 02 zx225 is better than them all. Lmao. RIPSUMLIPZ

[@leonardmartin5145]

Nothing worse than fisherman with money!!!

[@jasonhinson3812]

I have a Yamaha sho 115 and it’s been great. So quite you cannot hardly tell it’s running. It will fish for days on a tank of fuel………..I mean it’s almost free to drive