Why I bought a skeeter zx250 Buying my First Bass Boat

[@stacy687]

Dude! Enjoy your purchase, it looks great. They all fish the same when the trolling motor is down. I own a Phoenix 721XP. It is my third boat.. BassCat to Triton to a Phoenix, each boat had it's pluses and minuses. I am extremely happy in the new boat, it is all about what you like and where you typically fish. Good job following a boyhood dream it is how most of felt about our first boat!

[@nickhowe8846]

Hey man, love the vids. I live in NOVA and fish the occoquan/ Potomac all the time. Hope I can see you out there one time..

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Nick Howe for sure dude. I'll be out there a bunch.

[@hunter.b4197]

Bro u don’t get enough love w how good your vids r

[@iwantosavemoney]

Am super excited for ya I will get my first old bass boat next week nothing close to what you have but it will suit my needs.

[@BuzzyGruen]

I believe the Skeeter will probably have a higher resale value than the Nitro....just from what I've seen on the market over the past few years. My next boat will be another Skeeter.... probably a ZX250. Thanks for the vids!!

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Buzzy Gruen I agree too...I live 15mins from bass pro...yet I drove to Kentucky for that exact reason. Like stocks...market impressions drive costs....nitros impression is changing according to my research and there are thousands of satisfied customers, but the stigma remains.

[@maxwilliams1872]

Nitro has no resale value, pros can’t even sell year old models for more than 50K

[@derekwhite8581]

Love the vids. My dream boat is the fx20 le impulse blue color.

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Derek White thanks dude! Those fx20s are nice I hope you can own one...heck I hope I can too one day!.....keep at it and make it your goal and don't let anything stop you! Don't back up don't back down.

[@Clbirdsong1]

I'm really happy for ya as always I enjoy the videos

[@Brady.John87]

I love watching your videos man. You should try doing a few daily vlogs. Your very interesting and your well spoken. I'd watch :-) BTW I try to never emulate another man but DAMN I want that boat. I love everything from the paint to the build. We have the same taste

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Johnny Bones yeah buddy great taste indeed! Would've loved red and black...but love this nonetheless. Thanks for the support!.....I march to the beat of my own drum....and don't care two poops about keeping up with the Joneses!

[@brettlanglois8769]

Beautiful boat buddy. Congratulations on your purchase! Enjoy!

[@Fishingchanneltv]

your boat looks great

[@drj3033]

does the middle seat pad come out ?

[@NFFishing1]

Thanks for correcting the NItro info. They get bashed all over the place. You have a nice looking rig! Hook up a boom camera for some cool angles while fishing. I made one out of PVC that fits in the rear seat post for super cheap. I have a vid using it, check it out. If you want specifics let me know I can show you how I built it.

[@Allegiance_Outdoors]

Hey buddy, did all of the accessories come standard on your boat? It seems that now a days, they only have 1 Power Pole

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

Thats correct they charge you for the next power pole bout 1200

[@stevenj9251]

Awesome boat brother! Im wanting to upgrade to a bigger boat and im looking really hard at the ZX250 also. Im needing more storage above everything lol....ive got too much stuff for my 2005 Triton Tr186 to handle.

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

I love it....best thing I did was no compromise....not a single regret

[@stevenj9251]

BeyondTheBounds ...That's what I'm going to do also, not compromise. I'm going to make sure my boat is rigged the way I want it when I purchase one that way you're not spending the extra cash on upgrading your electronics you can save it to spend on tackle and gear. The only thing I would prefer differently would be the electronics because I really like the hummingbirds LOL

[@stevenj9251]

BeyondTheBounds i dont blame ya...its best to get what you want on your boat the first time so your happy with it right from the start

[@maf1077]

What’d that run you if you don’t mind me asking?

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

under 60

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

💯💪👊LETS GO!!!

[@rosswatkins2277]

Yeah I just bought the saltwater version of the Minn Kota fortrex but I got a 80 pound thrust it works great

[@johno7928]

We both know resale value benefits the second buyer. No matter what we buyer we take the hit period. I bought the FX 20. Why? Well bought my first skeeter in 1986. I was able to scrap enough pennies to buy the SD 80. I was like you on a great high. I'm a little older my recommendation is to let the first owner take the hit on the cost. I'm happy for you. I feel great about my FX 20 ever though I would go top of the line. HP and boat has nothing to do with winning but everything to do if your a gear head like you and me. Let us know how the rig is working out for you since when you get more time to play with it.

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

You'll get to see it a lot here!....I truly wanted a used boat but supply in my area was very limited....even with trucks I hate buying new.

[@tomwalker5425]

I am happy for you don't think I'm not, I bought a 14 ft aluminum boat last year and I was stoked, just like you said man you have to live by what you can afford

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Tom Walker thanks bud! Hard work and sacrifice, I'm happy for you too that you got a boat and can get out there and enjoy what I'm sure we both treasure....peeling drag...watching sunrises and shootin the shit with buddies.

[@andrewfish2381]

Always buy a boat in the winter clearance pricing on previous model years.

[@FTW1374]

Nice boat, happy for you, but let's get to fishing in it. Last couple of vids cover a lot of the same ground, redundant.

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+J Corr thanks man I appreciate it...I've got some fishing ones coming up I'll start working on them...got my first tournament next week!

[@FTW1374]

BeyondTheBounds niiice! Also just to be clear I really enjoy your channel, not trying to be disrespectful. I really enjoy your content, you do a great job! Good luck in your tournament and again sweet boat!

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+J Corr excellent did not think you were at all....couple others have made some comments...I am glad y'all did...ill make an effort to produce the trips I've taking thus far! Y'all are my subs and I appreciate it!

[@maxwilliams1872]

Nitro has always underpowered their boats, they used to 20 footers to use with 115s and we would photoshop the motor stickers and size, i met a guy who bought a 899 savage hull with a 150 and it would barely plane out with a 4 blade. Nitro’s used to be terrible but they reached a peak of greatness with the z7-z9. I think the newer ones are nicer interior however the hull design is not the best compared to the skeeter. I run a skeeter its an amazing boat. One thing you would like i think would be to take your dash HDS 9 and put it on a bass boat technologies mount to get it closer to your face and easier to use while running.

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Max Williams bruh....seriously bruh...seriously I'm definitely gonna be doing that with the hds 9!!! I got the 9ti I'm gonna put up front...haven't told anyone but you sir are right on the money my man! Thanks for the comment. Have a good one!

[@zachsalters52]

Starting a high school B.A.S.S. club. Toughest part will be finding willing boat volunteers

[@AliexFolgueira]

Nice Vid, I may get a titan

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

sweet dude! when I knew i wasn't getting the titan.....I made the choice right then....to get my bass boat....that pushed me over the edge! But the Titan is definitely a great fishing platform.

[@Thewaldo12345]

Well, three years in. How does it feel to only owe seven more years? Or did you do 15?

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

Did 15! But traded that boat already

[@Thewaldo12345]

@@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors what did you wind up with?

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

@@Thewaldo12345 2019FX20

[@Thewaldo12345]

@@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors noice

[@tdog9150]

I’m torn between a new bass cat or a Skeeter . Don’t know what to buy .?

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

Which ever makes you happiest

[@iwantosavemoney]

I would like to see them power poles in action never been on a boat with them

[@tomwalker5425]

Yes sir 🍻cheers

[@danielgames5140]

Yessssss

[@stevethedude8740]

U JUST SOLD ME ON ON BSSS CTTT............THNKSSS CLOWN

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I stand by my earlier statement. When you do the Hobie giveaway, I want to somehow cheat and get the upper hand on everyone else. I sure would like to go for a boat ride.

[@tomwalker5425]

It is a really good looking boat bro but I would rather see you catching bass in it than sitting in your garage talking about it I know your stoked about getting it and that's cool 😎 though

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Tom Walker oh absolutely!!! I'm sitting on video from 3 trips just in my boat making another trip on Saturday....had to re dig the trench for my garage electric this past weekend lol yup "re dig!" Took 8hrs...but I'm gonna get back to pumping out some quality fishing vids...I truly appreciate the support thank you!

[@mattjimenez4151]

Maybe you should look at the title. It’s boat vs. boat - nothing to do with fishing..

[@rtshort]

Looks like you did your homework before you bought your boat. That's a good thing. I used to work at a car dealership. The owner's son bought a boat and it totally pissed him off. He asked me, "do you know what the happiest day in a man's life is". "When he buys a boat". "Do you know what the next happiest day is"? "When he sells the son of a bit*h". Of course, I couldn't agree with that. :)

[@TimHollis3006]

Which brand has the highest resale value?

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

Reklaw ranger has one of the best but legends, Phoenix, and bass cat hold their values well too.

[@knowsheet4506]

Ranger

[@texteb]

You never really said anything about Ranger?? And my research says Mercury is #1. I live in Texas.

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

Mark Bartniski rangers are one of the best boats out there....if not the best! The price tag on new and used is what kept me away. Yamaha has a very good rep too, when I researched blown power heads Yamaha came up a lot though. I tried hard on a few Rangers, and I talk about that in another vid.

[@jakewright3054]

That's what kept me from Yamaha. Great motors but when warranty is out Merc powerheads are cheaper to replace. If you're in it for the long term investment that is. Slick boat btw! Congrats and tight lines!

[@tomwalker5425]

Is it raining ?

[@piltbike5289]

what's the fastest you've ran your boat yet? i can run my gambler 82mph with 225 on it. 225 is plenty enough.

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+the bass slayer bout 64 fully loaded full tank two dudes....haven't tweaked anything yet all factory...I'm still learning

[@rickybobby8271]

the bass slayer that's because your Gambler is paper thin. No disrespect sir but your trying to compare apples to oranges

[@maxwilliams1872]

Id rather run 76 with my skeeter than bust a hole through a gambler

[@meencantalapescadelobinas6942]

I do 72 mph on my nitro z19 200 hp mercury I love it

[@Allegiance_Outdoors]

what is all of the hype for having the fastest bass boat? All things considered, how does ~10mph faster equate to better tournament finishes? Aren't blast-offs done by sequence? I just want to know how speed is = to success in catching fish!

[@tonyhriding3]

What is your payments on a boat like that

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Anthony Harless depends on the terms I've always intended to pay $700 or more.

[@djxxxplicit]

Damn $700?! I'd be cryin' every month 😂. Love the boat tho...

[@ryanignacio5193]

How much was it?

[@tbate42]

tow it to Utah

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Tj Bateman man that'd be a haul!

[@bwalley1128]

You can get a Phoenix 721 for what you paid for that one I can promise you that!

[@stevethedude8740]

U NEED TO BE WTCHIN' VIDEOE'S ON BOOTS NOT BUYIN' THEM....YET

[@tomwalker5425]

Why aren't you fishing bro? More fishing less talking

[@BeyondTheBoundsOutdoors]

+Tom Walker lol this made me laugh out loud...thanks....I did win a kayak tournament this weekend in PA....got my first boat tournament next weekend...just catering to what has generated views...but this will wrap up and it'll be fishing vids and reviews coming up.

[@bassdojo]

Enough already, you bought a boat ... let's see you catch some fish!!!!!!!!

[@emiller023]

Are you afraid to go fishing and get the boat wet? Enough already! Buying a boat does not make you the boat expert.

[@Allegiance_Outdoors]

I for one appreciate his perspective. Not all are as experienced as you. Also, I don't think Lou has toughted himself as a "boat expert" at all. In fact, he has presented himself as a bass boat novice! I guess haters gonna hate though. Im just glad there are experts like you around to set the masses straight (sarcasm)!