Skeeter 21 I VS Ranger Z21

[bigrg]

Guys I sold my Z 21 this spring and have felt the need to get it back right after I sold it, I Really missed it,"I know not what you want to hear on a Skeeter forum"! But at the time it needed to go! Anyway, I bought a 2008 Skeeter 21 I/W 250 HPDI yesterday at a great price and I'm excited to make the 1000+ mile journey to get it! My questions are what can I expect as far as ride and performance, The R boat was no rocket but would run right at 70-71 tourney loaded! The guy that I'm buying the I boat from tells me he is only getting 67-68 full tourney load for those of you that had or have one does this sound about right?
He also told me he is running a stock 25 T1 yammie prop, Is that the ticket? The speed thing isn't all that important, more curious than anything! What else can I expect !I hear they ride fantastic! I really like the layout on the boat, Other than its a dual console! Is the passengers side removable?
Don't know what to expect, just a little excited to get it.
Last Skeeter I drove was me buddys 2004 ZX 225 and really liked his, thats why I jumped on this I boat! You thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks

[Doug Vahrenberg]

It will dry ride and very smooth. You should be able to push 70 mph in that rig. I ran the 20i and absolutely loved it very good riding boat and great performance.

[oubassr]

You won't regret it. The ride will be very solid. You will get more rise than your old Ranger. Speed will be very comparable. I have a 2009 21i and I love the ride. I have ridden in the Ranger boats many times and the ride is not the same. One of the big changes to the i class came in the 2009 seats. They are like sitting in my leather living room chair. Very nice seats. You will be a long-time Skeeter man now.

[ZeroHour]

The plate needs to come up and the load needs to be balanced to get much more than that speed out of it. On my stock 25 t1 im running a best of 71 FULLY loaded with 2 guys...74 with just me and a moderate load or light load..

Now my worked prop is a different story

[toledo freak]

you wont miss that z for long

[RiverZX]

Passenger console is not removeable without leaving a mark. You can add a console to a single, but taking one out of a dual is tough as there is epoxy involved, not just bolts. I know somebody who took one out of a ZX and it had to go back to Skeeter for cosmetic work.