Skeeter FXR Bass Boats For Sale

The Skeeter FXR is a fiberglass bass boat built in Kilgore, Texas, offered in two hull lengths — the FXR20 and the FXR21 — across Select, Limited, and Apex/Pro Series packages that range from more affordable to fully customizable. The FXR21 measures 21 feet 4 inches with a wide cockpit, a seat width near 68 inches at the helm and a back deck around 81 inches across. It suits anglers who want a fast, dry-riding tournament platform that still works for family use, handling whitecapped open water as well as twisting rivers without blowing out the prop through sharp turns.

Power across the line is the Yamaha VMAX SHO 250, a four-stroke that owners cite as their main reason for choosing the boat after multiple seasons and hundreds of hours without a mechanical failure. The FXR20 runs about 2 mph faster on top end than the FXR21, so choosing the longer 21 trades a little speed for a more stable ride that gaps across larger waves. The SHO can be flashed with a Yamaha-approved tune (around $800) that takes it from 250 to 332 horsepower for added torque. Most boats are rigged with an Atlas hydraulic jack plate, which lets you run the motor higher and flatter to plane out of very shallow water, plus a Yamaha T2 prop.

Recent FXR builds carry a few Yamaha updates, including a larger alternator that holds battery voltage and keeps sonar screens bright through the day, and a revised cowling with gold and silver emblem accents. At the transom, Minn Kota Raptor shallow-water anchors are standard equipment on the Limited; their active anchoring sets deeper into mud or sand and resets when boat wake hits, holding a spot where older spike-style poles would let go. The battery compartment is large enough for a five-battery setup, and owners commonly run Dakota Lithium, LithiumPro or PRG lithium 36-volt trolling batteries with a Minn Kota Precision multi-bank charger that distinguishes between AGM, gel and lithium cells. Yamaha specifies an AGM cranking battery for the SHO.

The helm uses a push-button or touchscreen dash and accepts large electronics, from a single 16-inch Garmin GPSMAP (1643xsv) to dual Apex 13s or Humminbird Helix 12 and 15 units, with Mega 360 and LiveScope/LS34 forward-facing sonar common up front. Bow rigging includes the Minn Kota Ultrex Quest — a wireless, brushless trolling motor with Spot-Lock — mounted on Precision double-stack sonar mounts. Some owners drop the screens with one-inch-lower brackets for a clearer field of view over the dash.

The deck and cockpit are a strong point. Skeeter uses a SeaDek-style "Sea Floor" surface instead of carpet, which power-washes clean and resists the staining and matting carpet shows after a couple hundred hours of use. The front deck is padded, easing a full day of standing, and is noticeably larger on the 21 than the 20. A center step is padded for a third passenger, the driver's seat base doubles as an insulated cooler with side shelves, and there's an in-floor trash bin and under-deck net storage. The lids and flooring are aluminum rather than fiberglass, with foam-insulated lids and a clean, accessible sump where the batteries are pulled toward the centerline for balance. Aftermarket tackle systems, such as under-step drawers, day-box organizers and full-width center tackle trays, drop into the standard storage.

Build quality has improved over older Skeeters that were known for backing-out screws and loose rub rails, and the FXR is regarded as one of the driest, best-riding boats in its class. When shopping an FXR for sale, weigh the FXR20 versus FXR21 for your water, confirm the engine hours and whether the SHO has been tuned, and check which package, electronics and lithium battery setup are included.



Currently, there are 463 boats available for sale for Skeeter boats. Prices range from $11,000 to $152,000, with an average listing price of $69,467. The inventory includes 302 new boats and 161 used boats. The fleet is comprised of 463 powerboats. Popular boat types include Bass, Bay, Freshwater Fishing, Center Console, and Ski and Fish. boats are most popular in Bloomsburg, Houston, Gadsden, Howell, and Hurst. There have been 2,012 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. November is the most common month for new and used boats to be added to MarineSource, so be sure to check back regularly. March is the most common month for boats to sell, so be sure to beat the rush! The most common activities for boats are freshwater fishing, family fun, saltwater fishing, and day cruising. Most boats contain gps, depth sounder, sonar, heated interior, and radio. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Yamaha engines or YAMAHA engines or yamaha engines.