Skeeter aluminum boats?

[Shellback]

Anyone know anything about Skeeter aluminum jon's? I just picked up a used Skeeter aluminum jon boat. It's a 2000 1648 MV. I can't find any info on aluminum boats built by Skeeter. I'm thinking Yamaha had purchased Skeeter and maybe had someone else build a line of aluminum hulls for them. Then dropped the aluminum line.The serial number starts with GEN, same a a G3 boat I had. Anyhow it's a nice wide mod v hull which I mostly intend to use on electric only lakes near me. I have a slide bracket for my I-Pilot motor on my other boat, so I can just swap it back and forth. Someone built very nice all aluminum heavy gauge casting deck on the bow, but it's a little too big for my liking. I think this boat will be a long term project, dialing it in for my needs. I'll try and add some pictures toady.

[Don G]

Anyone know anything about Skeeter aluminum jon's? I just picked up a used Skeeter aluminum jon boat. It's a 2000 1648 MV. I can't find any info on aluminum boats built by Skeeter. I'm thinking Yamaha had purchased Skeeter and maybe had someone else build a line of aluminum hulls for them. Then dropped the aluminum line.The serial number starts with GEN, same a a G3 boat I had. Anyhow it's a nice wide mod v hull which I mostly intend to use on electric only lakes near me. I have a slide bracket for my I-Pilot motor on my other boat, so I can just swap it back and forth. Someone built very nice all aluminum heavy gauge casting deck on the bow, but it's a little too big for my liking. I think this boat will be a long term project, dialing it in for my needs. I'll try and add some pictures toady.

Ron:::::::

[willsjwills]

The boat was manufactured by G3, who is also owned by Yamaha.

[Cray]

They were built for Skeeter by G3. When Yamaha bougt them out they tried to get into the aluminum boat market. Don't think they sold to many of them. I know they had some quality control issues with the larger High Performance hulls at first. Meet a guy who bought one of these with a 150. Hull would split in the bottom. They were good to him though, he was on third hull when I meet him and had not cost him a dime. When they replaced the second one they paid him to take off work and to bring to plant and they swapped everything in less than a day.

[Shellback]

Hopefully the pictures will post. CG tag shows made by Skeeter in TX. I think Yamaha owned Skeeter and had G# build them. G3 has some very similar models now. Looks like it's built well. Gotta get that big front deck off. The original front deck is still underneath, and half the length. I want a pedestal seat base a the floor level, plus there's no access below the front deck as it's built.

[Cole1648]

How's this boat working for you did you get rid of that casting deck I have the same boat got it this winter and haven't had it out yet was wondering what it's manners were like when your fishing in it wish I was closer I'd buy that removed casting deck would save me some time any new pics or up grades ?

[Shellback]

How's this boat working for you did you get rid of that casting deck I have the same boat got it this winter and haven't had it out yet was wondering what it's manners were like when your fishing in it wish I was closer I'd buy that removed casting deck would save me some time any new pics or up grades ?

Yes, I removed the deck and put a pedestal seat and base down low up front. Made a mount for a MinnKota Powerdrive for the bow, got some rodholders on it. Also made a raised bracket to use my 9.9 longshaft kicker motor on it. Where about's in VA are you?

[Don G]

Ron, remove the center seat for a lot more room. Boat looks well made. The previous owner did a great job on the front deck but I agree, it's too big.

[genec]

Ron, maybe we can try it out after you get it right. Can I get a one day permit their?

[Shellback]

Ron, maybe we can try it out after you get it right. Can I get a one day permit their?

Wow, PA sure is proud if their fishing licenses, almost $28.00 for a 3 day. One day is the same price? If we go to Maryland, they would charge you the same price as NC would charge a Maryland resident. $10.00 for 10 days. Got a place in Maryland where I could use your help finding crappie too!