2011 zx200 vs 2009 zx200

[jiggerjake]

Did Skeeter extend the rod locker lids on their zx200 after 2009? I have a 2009 and 2011 catalog that show 2 different deck layouts.It almost looks like they used a zx225 for the picture in the older catalog.
I was looking in the 2009 catalog to see were the extra length was on the 225 vs the 200 and really couldn't see a diference.

Also,with the 200's having a 92" beam do they have as stable a fishing platform as the 225 or some of the other 191/2' boats with 94 or 95" beams?


Modified by jiggerjake at 3:34 PM 4/17/2011

[bassmasteraj]

I looked at that same picture. I am pretty sure they got sneaky and used a 225 for the photos of the boat. I just looked at a 2011 when I bought my 09 this weekend and skeeter got real cheap on the 2011s

[jiggerjake]

Thanks for confirming.Thats kind of what I figured.Can you name a few areas where you feel they "got cheap" on the 2011? Thanks.

[bass-coach]

some of the areas that they cut costs was in areas like:

dash panel: rocker switches instead of the push button led type

tires: carlisles instead of the marathons (and they've done that on the fx too)

trailers have some changes.

Paint schemes: for '10 you had to choose from a few pre-made color schemes. if you wanted something different you had to pay for the changes.

i don't believe there are any changes in decks, lids, stuff like that.

also some things that were standard options are not now.

[bassmasteraj]

Skeeter cut out on trailer. Boat buckle straps have been removed.

[jiggerjake]

Boat buckle straps?? Are you reffering to the ratchet tie downs?

[ChrisH]

I wouldn't say that they are "getting cheaper". The zx is now the entry level boat. After hearing all the horror stories about the digital dashes I'm happy to have rocker switches. $20 vs several hundred for a whole dash seems better to me. Also, when I bought my boat new 7 years ago it had Carlisle tires on the trailer. Still running them after many thousands of miles.

[flyfishingrules]

Same Hull

Removed As Standard
Skeeter Cutouts on Trailer
Retractable Tie-Downs
Push-Button Dash Panel
Speedometer
Transom Saver
Humminbird 728BW No GPS Console
No Electronics At Bow

Added As Standard
Hot Foot
Pro Trim
Internal Decals
Humminbird 788C GPS Console
Humminbird 728BW GPS Bow
Humminbird Interlink
Engine Wedge & Clips
Rocker Switches

[jiggerjake]

I also noticed that 36v trolling mtrs. aren't offered as an option. Can they ordered without one so your dealer could put one on?