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Skeeter Boats introduced their new FXR lineup of bass boats at their 2020 Southeastern Dealer Meeting in Longview, Tex. July 15 to 17, 2019. The new boat comes in two sizes; 20’4” and 21’4” models, all equipped with Yamaha 250 SHO motors and three trim levels.
The first is Limited, which features eight color schemes, and packaged with Humminbird / Minn Kota and dual Power Pole Blades. Next is the Apex edition; which features the Humminbird / Minn Kota gear, four special color packages, a different custom wheelset and a T-H Marine Atlas hydraulic jackplate. Finally, the FXR Select; which allows the customer to order their color options and features.
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Here is the view of the bow, and the new 97-inch beam and larger front deck of the Skeeter FXR series.
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The popular step system on the Skeeter Built trailer with a Fulton Winch and the spare tire mount under the bow.
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The starboard side of the Skeeter FXR20 shows the new design of the hull, including all new lines and body moldings – a completely redesigned boat from stem to stern.
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Here is the bow panel, which shows the features of the bow, including the new integrated bridge mount on the bow plate.
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A closer look at the integrated bridge mounting of the Humminbird.
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The Skeeter Built trailer features new steps on each side to help anglers reach into storage compartments from outside the boat more easily.
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The fenders and 18-inch custom wheels on the Skeeter Built trailer add to the look.
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The new cockpit has some new features as well.
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Along with a new, larger back deck.
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The FXR Series transom complete with Yamaha 250 SHO mounted on the T-H Marine Atlas and a set of Power-Pole Blades – only the best on this Elite package.
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This billet aluminum plate on the back makes for cleaner, easier rigging – total attention to detail.
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A look at the transom from the port side.
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A look at the new split lids of the rigging compartment. This makes for easier access to the area.
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The rigging compartment features raised battery platforms to make it easier to put batteries in the boat.
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A close-up view of the FXR20’s Torque Transfer System the ties the transom to the stringers, notice the newly engineered skeleton billet design to reduce weight. Also in this image is the Minn Kota battery charger.
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The power center, including cutoff switch, fuse panel and breakers.
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A long look at the rigging compartment.
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The newly designed seats complete with grab handles for getting in and out of the boat.
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A new panel next to the driver’s seat which features switches for the Oxygenators, Dry Dock System, a battery monitor and charging plug.
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The Skeeter FXR20’s switch panel…
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Complete with a new dimmer feature for low light vision.
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An overhead look at the rear deck.
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Rear dry storage compartment.
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Divided livewell system complete with dual oxygenators, and…
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Lids that open to the rear to keep fish from escaping over the transom.
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A look at the new casting seat on the rear deck.
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An overhead look of the new seats, and the cooler with a cushioned middle seat and molded fiberglass cup holders.
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Plenty of cooler space, plus…
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A gasket in the lid to help keep things cooler.
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A Sleek new console, with new steering wheel and…
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Clean rigging with fuse panel and a Fusion stereo behind the T-H Marine Hot Foot underneath.
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Wider walk space between the dual console models.
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This overhead view shows that, as well as the garbage compartment at the floor, complete with removable bin to easily dump trash at the end of the day.
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The second console, complete with…
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A mirrored stainless lid and plenty of storage room.
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The HUGE front deck, with wider beam.
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The day box with removable tray, and…
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Removable scent caddy included.
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The rod handles go under the day box compartment on the starboard side.
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The same compartment with the day box try in place.
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The same view with both lids open.
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Port side rod locker, complete with…
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Padded floor and a Mega Tube end for your rod tips.
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The center storage lid opens taller to reveal…
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Net Storage with a Frabill collapsible net, and…
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Removable, modular tackle trays that hold 3700 size boxes – these are included with the boat.
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Elastic cords help hold the trays in place while driving.
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Center storage features rod storage on the side, with a Mega Tube on each side, and…
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Rod holders for three rods on each side as well.
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An overhead look at the bow.
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Passenger rod storage from a single console model.
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A new round, spring loaded tie down cleat for docking, simply push to release, and…
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It’s ready for use.
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