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    Soon to be new Falcon owner

    I've been running Skeeters for a number of years but will be moving to Falcon in the next couple of weeks. 2022 F20 Predator in the final stages of build. Yamaha 250SHO, Lowrance graphs and Ghost trolling motor. Looking forward to learning more from members of this forum!

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    the grey skeeter is sharp but I hear too many issues about them, like nitro
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    Congrats. How was your ZXR20?

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    Nice!!!
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    I had good success with the ZXR line. Skeeter production seems to be backlogged and I'm looking forward to the Falcon!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keoweefishing View Post
    I had good success with the ZXR line. Skeeter production seems to be backlogged and I'm looking forward to the Falcon!
    skeeter sold or trading in?
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools

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    Skeeter was sold and new owner will take delivery when my Falcon arrives, hopefully next week.

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    I’m looking forward to your thoughts on the new Falcon vs. your Skeeter. I was looking at them before I decided on the Falcon.

    I’ve fished as co out of a lot of Skeeters and most owners I know like them.
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    I will definitely give an update/comparison as soon as I get the Falcon on the water. My biggest challenge may be getting used to the Lowrance trolling motor and Livescope. I'm used to casting down the line on an Ultrex.

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    Still waiting on boat; hopefully soon. Apparently, factory is waiting on a Yamaha engine and a few other things.

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    Similar to you I'm going from a Skeeter zx225 to a 20TE Hybrid, unfortunately my dealer told me to not even order it with a Yamaha, as it could take forever. So mine comes with a Mercury.
    It will still be about an 8 month wait for me.
    I am looking forward to the Falcon as well, I got tired of the mundane issues with the Skeeter. That you can't call the company and ask them to help you trouble shoot it.

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    #12
    Falcon just announced a 3% price increase too - hoping my boat would make it before that took effect but doesn't look like it.

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    Still waiting - factory is waiting on graphs and some moldings according to my dealer. Hopefully soon.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keoweefishing View Post
    Falcon just announced a 3% price increase too - hoping my boat would make it before that took effect but doesn't look like it.
    Your build was already started and they added a 3% increase to it?
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    Yes, same thing Skeeter did. Invoices after "x" date from the factory have a 3% increase. Doesn't matter if boat was already on order or not. The good news is the boat will be at the dealer Tuesday.

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    Picked it up from the Factory today; at the dealer having final rigging done. Hopefully on the water tomorrow!f20predator.jpg

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    Sharp looking boat! You using Lowrance Active Target or Livescope?
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    nice!!!
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools

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    I've been using Livescope for over 3 years now, so put a new 12" GPSMAP unit on the boat for Livescope. I have a lot of experience/confidence with Livescope and will be installing the new LVS34 transducer when available. I'll use the Lowrance units for 2D, mapping, and sidescan. I've not seen Active Target on the water and can't compare to Livescope. My Livescope images are outstanding and it has had a huge positive impact on my fishing.

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    Beautiful boat! Can’t wait to hear comparisons of the Falcon and Skeeter