My last skeeter was a 2000 model ZX 195- my favorite boat to date. Sometimes wish I had not sold it, but the big block loved gas. Anyway, starting to think about my next boat and currently considering locating a good used ZX 185 to play with. However, a buddie told me the 185 did not handle rough water nearly as well as my 195 did. Can anyone speak to this? Is there much diff in these two hulls besides only the length?
> length = improved ride = > gas $
Mark Law Lufkin Tx. 2007 Ranger Z21 Nascar / 250 V Max HB 997&998
I honestly can't comment on it. I have a zx185c, and it handeles well enough for me.
I would assume that another 1ft in leangth would improve the ride on rough water. But the zx185c or zx190 (same size) handles pretty darn good for a 18.5ft rig.
JONATHAN AMMERMANN
1997 SKEETER ZX185C DUAL
1997 YAMAHA 175 PRO V[/B][/I]
25M YAMAHA PRO SERIES PROP
HUMMINBIRD 937C GPS/SONAR-CONSOLE
HUMMINBIRD 788CI GPS/SONAR FRONT DECK
MINN KOTA MAXXUM 74lb 42\"
i also have a zx185 and it seems to handle rough water well
same here , my home lake is laid out south to north and well the winds blow one direction or another ! Fo me my ole "bug" handles the waves pretty good .
I have had both of the size boats you mentioned (TZX190, and currently ZX200). There is a small amount of difference. But, not enough to keep me from ever having another 18.5' Skeeter. They both do a good job in the rough water in my opinion.
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