Boats - Legend and Skeeter

[Ketchup]

Hey guys, looking at buying another boat. The choices im considering are between a Legend 211 or a Skeeter FX21 or the ZX250. 
 

Question is, who has owned one or both, and can give an honest, unbiased opinion for me. I had done my online research for weeks, and leaning towards the Legend, but looking for actual owner reviews before pulling the trigger. 
 

also, if you have one for sale, send me the info. 

[Dutch]

Didn’t Legend close down?  Didn’t Johnny Morris buy the plant?  Would you be able to get replacement parts if needed?

[sms_alum]

Never owned a Legend, but have owned a skeeter for about 6 years. Nice ride and quality, also love that it doesn’t have to come with a merc. Good luck, both sound like great boats.

[Gumboot]

No shortage of opinions over on BBC.

[tv tom]

i also believed morris shut down legend  ive always had rangers til i bought a skeeter fx 225 a month ago=i ruled out all boats johnny morris had anything to do with.  ranger no longer has customer service. skeeter is much better built.  i broke light weight axle on last two rangers.   this trailer is much heavier constructed .  ride is dry and smooth .  like it so far.. ive had 5 other yamahas. four of which have been four strokes.  i have not had hummingbirds before as this boat has.  I really like them.  many features i like.  You can check their website for details.   i have not had it long enough to be an expert . But so far so good and service beats the tar out of the Ranger of today

[DavidB]

I've had a Skeeter 200TZX, with a Yamaha 200 HPDI, for 15 years.  I've never regretted the purchase.  The wide front deck is great, making for a good fishing platform, and the deep "V" hull performs very well in rough water on Table Rock, and the rougher water on Toledo Bend.

[Ketchup]

Thanks guys. Im a Yamaha guy, so having one on the back of the Skeeter is appealing. From my readings, the guys that own a Legend love them.  I think i will be equally happy with either boat, but know that Yamaha powered is what brings the smiles on. 

[Sore Thumbs]

I have an FX21. Love it. Had a 20i before that. The FX is a better ride and the SHO is awesome.  

[Targa98]

Hey Jerry, long time no see on here. I was just gonna chime in on the boat debate. 1st off i havent owned either but have fished and rode out of both. My tourn partner owned a 19ft skeeter and while the fishing aspect of it was great with the big front deck the ride was very rough compared to the 21 ft Legand he owns now. I wouldnt trade back for anything. That legend is 100 time smoother riding. Now, that said it also has to do with the 19ft vs 21ft also. But I and Him absolutely love the Legend. Again, this is just from my experience. Hope you are doing well and can get back on the water soon.

[fishinwrench]

Skeeter went through a phase of using huge multi-function guages that are no longer being made.  I'm not sure what they expect you to do with that big hole in the helm console when a guage fails and needs to be replaced. Especially when there's no room for independent guages anywhere.