1997 Skeeter ZX185C Boat in Grand Prairie, TX 75052 US

1997 Skeeter ZX185C, PRICE INCLUDES $3,000 FINANCE REBATE

1997 Skeeter ZX185C Tournament Bass Boat

Year: 1997
Make: Skeeter
Model: ZX185C
Type: Tournament Bass Boat
Hull: Fiberglass / Composite Construction
Length: 18'5"
Beam: 92"
Fuel Capacity: 36 gallons
Dry Weight: Approximately 1,325 lbs.
Maximum Rated Horsepower: 175 HP
Transom Height: 23"
Hull Design: Stretched-sponson, no-splashwell design

DESCRIPTION

Step back into the classic era of high-performance Skeeter tournament bass boats with this 1997 Skeeter ZX185C.

At 18'5" with a 92" beam, the ZX185C was designed as a serious fishing platform, combining a performance-oriented hull with a spacious front casting deck, substantial tackle and rod storage, tournament livewell capabilities, and a driver's cockpit designed around the angler.

Skeeter's period literature describes the ZX185C as a high-performance bass boat engineered for confident handling in turns and rough water. The hull incorporates Skeeter's composite construction, stretched sponsons and a unique no-splashwell stern design intended to provide additional lift and buoyancy while reducing backwash.

This is a classic Skeeter for the angler looking for an 18-foot tournament-style bass boat with proven fishing-oriented design and plenty of room for equipment.

KEY FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS

18'5" overall hull length

92" beam

36-gallon built-in fuel system

Approximately 1,325-lb dry hull weight

175 HP maximum rating

23" transom

Fiberglass/composite construction

Stretched-sponson hull design

No-splashwell stern

Tournament-style front casting deck

Integrated rod and tackle storage

Built-in livewell system

Cockpit instrumentation

Dual-cable steering

Tinted windshield

Bow traction mat

Built-in cooler

Multiple storage compartments

12-volt accessory outlet

Bilge pump

Navigation lights

Multiple battery/storage compartments

FISHING FEATURES

The ZX185C was built around tournament-style fishing. Factory-described features include:

Large forward casting deck

Rod storage

Tackle/storage compartments

Tournament livewell control system

Livewell fill/recirculation/drain functions

Cockpit command center

Fishing seat

Bike-style fishing seat

Bow traction mat

Retractable rod storage system

Under-seat cooler

Roto-molded storage

Dedicated prop storage

Passenger rod shelf

Multiple accessory/storage compartments

COCKPIT & CONVENIENCE FEATURES

The factory configuration included features such as:

ZX-series instrumentation

Tachometer

Speedometer

Fuel gauge

Volt meter

Water-pressure gauge

Trim gauge

Horn

Dual-cable steering

Tinted windshield

Driver and passenger glove boxes

Drink holders

12-volt accessory outlet

Interior lighting

Gas-assisted storage-compartment lids

The 1997 ZX185C was rated for up to 175 HP, and J.D. Power's period model data lists the ZX185C as a single-outboard fiberglass boat with a 175-hp specification.

WHY CONSIDER THIS ZX185C?

The ZX185C combines a classic Skeeter tournament-bass-boat layout with an 18'5" hull, 92" beam and 36-gallon fuel capacity. Its design emphasizes fishing functionality, storage, livewell capacity and performance-oriented handling. Period Skeeter literature specifically highlights the boat's composite construction, stretched sponsons and no-splashwell stern. Our ZX190c tournament bass boat features Skeeter composite construction for exceptional strength and durability. By design, it's strong yet light, making it fast, agile and easy to maneuver. Standard equipment includes: our cockpit command center with full instrumentation, a tournament livewell control system and retractable Rod Staze™ for easy securing of rods. The ZX190c: a great tournament bass boat - that m