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    Skeeter 21 I VS Ranger Z21

    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

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    Re: Skeeter 21 I VS Ranger Z21 (bigrg)

    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.

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    Re: Skeeter 21 I VS Ranger Z21 (Doug Vahrenberg)

    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.


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    Re: Skeeter 21 I VS Ranger Z21 (oubassr)

    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


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    Re: Skeeter 21 I VS Ranger Z21 (bigrg)

    you wont miss that z for long

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    Re: Skeeter 21 I VS Ranger Z21 (bigrg)

    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.

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