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22 Foot Skeeter - Need Help
Posted on 4/24/13 at 8:45 am
Posted on 4/24/13 at 8:45 am
I'm looking at a 22 Ft Skeeter Bay Boat. It's a 2011. My issue is that it has a 150 Yamaha 4-Stroke. Is this enough power to get the boat out of the water with say 4 men, fishing gear and ice chest?
Thanks for your help
Thanks for your help
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Posted on 4/24/13 at 8:49 am to RolyPoly
I wouldnt go with less than a 200 on a 22 bay.
Posted on 4/24/13 at 8:50 am to RolyPoly
It'll get the job done
but we have a 225 Yamaha 2 stroke on our 21' Skeeter
but we have a 225 Yamaha 2 stroke on our 21' Skeeter
Posted on 4/24/13 at 8:50 am to RolyPoly
I'd say it will but won't be very fast doing it. It would have to be a great deal to go for an under powered boat IMO 
Posted on 4/24/13 at 8:50 am to RolyPoly
Yes. It won't be enough to make it go real fast but it will plane out easily.
I've got an 18' Polar 181V with a 90hp. It won't fly but my GPS tells me that it's going 35mph on a WO throttle. Best thing is that is sips fuel. This will make you very happy when you go to the pump.
I've got an 18' Polar 181V with a 90hp. It won't fly but my GPS tells me that it's going 35mph on a WO throttle. Best thing is that is sips fuel. This will make you very happy when you go to the pump.
Posted on 4/24/13 at 8:52 am to Nascar Fan
Nascar - What would you call a great deal on this boat? It only has 29 hrs, fully stock and not a scratch on it.
Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:05 am to RolyPoly
I wish I could afford something like that
Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:09 am to RolyPoly
Propped right it'll do fine.
I've ridden in a 22ft pathfinder with a 150 hpdi that had unbelievable holeshot and would run 52 with four people. Great on fuel and was just overall a great setup and a pleasure to run.
Of course if 52 just isn't going to cut it, you'll need to get into the big boys and hang a 225 off the back.
Eta: I should also add that pathfinder mentioned here has a hydraulic jack plate and hydraulic trim tabs.
It is incredibly nice to operate. Another buddy of mine has the same boat with some flavor of 225 on the back and the 150 smokes the 225 out the hole. The one with the 225 will run mid 60's loaded down though.
I've ridden in a 22ft pathfinder with a 150 hpdi that had unbelievable holeshot and would run 52 with four people. Great on fuel and was just overall a great setup and a pleasure to run.
Of course if 52 just isn't going to cut it, you'll need to get into the big boys and hang a 225 off the back.
Eta: I should also add that pathfinder mentioned here has a hydraulic jack plate and hydraulic trim tabs.
It is incredibly nice to operate. Another buddy of mine has the same boat with some flavor of 225 on the back and the 150 smokes the 225 out the hole. The one with the 225 will run mid 60's loaded down though.
This post was edited on 4/24/13 at 9:17 am
Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:12 am to RolyPoly
I have a 150 on my 2200 Pure bay but it is actually only 21 ft and quite a bit lighter than the Skeeter I think.
Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:13 am to RolyPoly
It won't jump out of the water, but it'll be fine. I have the Skeeter ZX2250 with a 250.
Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:16 am to RolyPoly
Ideally, you'd probably want more power but it'll work. If its a hell of a deal, you can always upgrade the motor in a few years (or immediately if its a really good deal).
Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:18 am to RolyPoly
quote:
What would you call a great deal on this boat?
30k if it's got everything you need
Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:34 am to RolyPoly
Go test drive it. Bring 3 of your friends
Posted on 4/24/13 at 9:34 am to RolyPoly
I have that motor on my 22' Xpress and it goes about 50mph. I would guess the Skeeter is much heavier. If the boat is used ask the owner how fast it goes..
Posted on 4/24/13 at 3:43 pm to Cadello
Thanks for the help
Posted on 4/24/13 at 4:02 pm to RolyPoly
Posted on 4/24/13 at 4:02 pm to RolyPoly
quote:
I'm looking at a 22 Ft Skeeter Bay Boat. It's a 2011. My issue is that it has a 150 Yamaha 4-Stroke. Is this enough power to get the boat out of the water with say 4 men, fishing gear and ice chest?
It could do it but you'd wish you had more juice.
Posted on 4/24/13 at 5:07 pm to Chad504boy
I have a 225 on my 22 ft bay boat and i wish it was at least a 250. Hard to imagine a 150.
Posted on 4/24/13 at 5:09 pm to RolyPoly
we had a 250 on our 21' bay champ and my dad wished he would've got the 300 
Posted on 4/24/13 at 5:17 pm to RolyPoly
I'm going to test drive it with 4 lard arse guys.
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