FX style cooler lid on ZX

[chwebmaker]

I doubt you will be able to get the FX cooler lid for the ZX. However I was told by one guy that Skeeter was going to let ZX owners buy the FX parts sometime this year?? Not sure what the deal is but crossing my fingers!

I already received the FX cooler lid. I'll get it installed tonight.

[chwebmaker]

Install complete. No issues. Very easy job. Couldn't be happier with the result. I hadn't seen the FX lid and back up close before ordering and I thought they had hard surfaces. I was happy to see that the lid bottom and back are made of a softer material in case a third person rides in the boat. The lid is heavy and the design is night and day better than the original lid that comes in the ZX250. The hinge for the cooler lid is at the back of the lid which is opposite the original lid that came on the ZX which has the hinge towards the front of the lid.

When taking the bottom seat frame off there are a total of ten screws that need to be removed, 7 in the bottom frame and 3 in the plastic holder that the bottom seat slides into. There were 3/8" nylon nuts on the underside of the frame on 5 of the 7 screws. There are two screws that hold the back of the seat which are at the bottom of the back. I had to drill 6 new holes to install the cooler lid frame. Had to drill 4 new holes to install the back of the seat and then drilled 2 holes to install the cup holder.

My dealer charged me $300 plus shipping for everything. Not such a big deal when you consider these boats are $55K and up. No more worrying about breaking the lid. I would highly recommend replacing the original lid with this one.

Picture 1 is without the cup holder
Picture 5 is of the old cooler lid assembly for screw hole reference.

I can post the part #'s for the new FX cooler parts if anyone wants them.

I also ordered the FX top frame for the reccessed well. I was warned that it may not be a perfect fit. I hoping its nothing significant. I'll post pic of that after I get it installed over the weekend.

[WI-Bassin]

Very cool! Thanks for the updates.

[bgibson]

Man what dealer ordered for you? I have been trying since that new FX cooler lid came out and no dice! Please, PM me if you feel more comfortable. Thank you. Looks awesome!!

[bgibson]

Do you have part #s please

[pajoe329]

Nice job , yes if possible post the part numbers I will be picking up my zx225 in march and I'm a big guy and if it's true what every body's saying I'll be breaking mine and will have to make a replacement ,

[dreese]

Chwebmaker, great job, that looks great! Please post part numbers. Very nice upgrade!

[bgibson]

Ordered My FX cooler lid and seat back today! A little pricey but that's the way it is. Thanks again chwebmaker!

[zx250man]

I haven't had any issues with mine...nice and simple works for me...

same here mine works great

[chwebmaker]

Skeeter Factory Part Number update;

For the FX cooler lid assembly bottom, back, and hardware:

91202685 - Bottom
91202686 - Back
91100524 - Cup holder
Screws/Nuts/Washers 6 each
91272003
91273003
91274021

You will need some of the screws removed from the old cooler lid assembly along with the new screws to complete the install.

For the FX Recessed foot tray trim/w/tool holder:

91132461

Get your orders in!

[dreese]

Ordered My FX cooler lid and seat back today! A little pricey but that's the way it is. Thanks again chwebmaker!

Are y’all ordering through dealer or calling Skeeter?

[chwebmaker]

The part numbers above came from Skeeter. To get the parts you'll have to order through your dealer.

[mrlawler1]

It does look good..I like it..

[Svan270]

It looks off center with your drain in the floor?? Or is that just from the angle of the pic?? Looks better than the zx cooler tho.

[chwebmaker]

It looks off center with your drain in the floor?? Or is that just from the angle of the pic?? Looks better than the zx cooler tho.

its the angle of the picture

[Dlwfish]

The dealers near me say Skeeter won’t sell it unless you own a 17 or newer FX...

Can somone PM me the number for a dealer that will order it?

Thanks!

[jeffj6987]

What does the complete kit cost? I want to replace mine. Already broke 2 times.

[bgibson]

It is $300 plus shipping. Skeeter definitely doesn't give stuff away, that's for sure!

[janky]

I guess I am oddball but I don’t have any issues with my zx cooler lid.

[chwebmaker]

The dealers near me say Skeeter won’t sell it unless you own a 17 or newer FX...

Can somone PM me the number for a dealer that will order it?

Thanks!

I can only imagine your frustration. I've ordered FX parts for my ZX from two dealers with no issue. When I've talked with customer service at the Skeeter factory about part #'s for the FX upgrades, they have been very accommodating with providing part numbers and that is after I've been very clear that I own a ZX series. It sounds like there are a few dealers out there that don't have a clue what customer service is. Both of the dealers I've ordered parts from are the largest Skeeter dealers.