Test Run In Skeeter

[STU]

Went for a quick trip out to somerset this am to test the skeeter it handles like a dream is very stable it was blowing a gail out there and it still was a pretty dry ride.It also turns sharply with ease, Its still running in got to do about 10hrs of varying speeds I only did about 2hrs in it today but opened it up for a short distance and got 80kmph:) I think once it ran in I will get close to 90kmph.

I had waves to contend with driving it onto the trailer but was succesfull first go:woohoo:

I took a few pics out there in a sheltered bay same place I took photos of my first boat 8yrs ago bit of a upgrade from 3.8m tinny with a 15 4stroke to 5.1m 115opti.

Had a few casts around but wasnt really a fishing trip a bit hard to drive around looking for schools when Im not suppose to stay at one consistent slow pace.

All I can say is cant wait to get back in it again but in flat conditions:) [img size=499]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/sk_010_AFO.jpg

[STU]

Sparkley:P [img size=499]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/sk_011_AFO.jpg

[STU]

Cruisin:woohoo: [img size=499]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/sk_015_AFO.jpg

[STU]

Casting (posing):laugh: [img size=499]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/sk_020_AFO.jpg

[MichaelJ]

it looks great stu u gota be happy with that

[Plastic Man]

looks sick stu lucky bugger

that jackal sticker is sweet there too

[STU]

Looks pretty flat there but everywhere else was shocking I think wednesday will be my next trip maybe maroon or borumbaB) [img size=499]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/sk_013_AFO.jpg

[Feral]

SO about 30 seconds one end of the dam to the other eh?

She looks nice, but the low freeboard on those things makes me nervous!

[STU]

I neally went over mate when I turned the electric on in full speed gave a good kick

[ando_04]

nice one mate. sick looking ride

[STU]

threadybuster wrote:

hell yea looks awsome! needs more stickers

Its only gettin 2 more large jackall ones on the back

[rayke1938]

Fantastic.

Cheers

Ray

[bretto]

Looks a treat mate.

You are a lucky man

[mangler]

Oooooohhhhh.... pretty....

That looks awesome mate, as for the stickers, good choice on keeping the numbers down, plain & simple

[Dazzamcgee]

Nice ride stu!!!

Have U calculated a grand total??

[Leighton]

looks even sharperB) with some sun on the paint.

Is she going to be fresh only?

[STU]

Nah mate both but more fresh i would say

[kriso]

looks fantastic on the water mate!

[Dell]

That's a sx170 isnt it?

who'd you get to paint your deck and console? because I got told with the sx series you had to have a white deck and console unless you hav a white hull then you could have poly flaked consoles.

cheers

[Hellcat Dan]

that one of you turning is sweet could you see the the lure in that other picture

[STU]

nah no lure

[STU]

nah mate that is not true I got those colours from the factory I was going with white origanally but they said it was no extra cost for the poly flake so thats why I got the sterling colour you can pick practically any colour in there colour range but the all they said is that console had to match the deck.

[ellicat]

Lookin good Stu. Reckon your deckie might need some

"$hit-yourself" handles to hang onto LOL

Feral, I don't think freeboard matters much when your upside down:P :laugh:

[Bommie]

nice one Stu looks great

[Dinodadog]

ya still up for a race, I'll find someone to race ya

[Brian D]

warhooooo how sweet it is, nice craft Stu.

[Dell]

STU wrote:

nah mate that is not true I got those colours from the factory I was going with white origanally but they said it was no extra cost for the poly flake so thats why I got the sterling colour you can pick practically any colour in there colour range but the all they said is that console had to match the deck.

I guess Josh Batterson has been telling me little white lies then. I guess i'll have to give him a call.

[STU]

he probably got confused just have a chat to him and say you saw mine with the sterling console and deck,here is the lay out of my colour scheme if this helps.

deck-sterling

deck stripe-evergreen

console colour-sterling

deck pin stripe-black forest

hull colour-evergreen

hull stripe-sterling

double s-sterling

hull pin stripe-sterling

running surface-white gel

carpet-light grey mist

upholstery primary-silver spur

upholstery secondary-pewter

[Little Grey Men]

What a beautiful boat.

I had the good fortune of tearing across Awoonga last April in a Skeeter with 200 ponies strapped to the back.....so much fun !!!

I've been dreaming about these boats ever since.

The only bad part is you'll get lots of bugs in your teeth because your smile will be so damn big.

[STU]

haha I might have to buy a face shield then lol mines only a 115 but I have been in one with a 225 and I know what you mean.

[chubbstar]

Good on ya Stu, Not my kind of thing. But I'm stoked for you to get something that you realy realy want;)

I wouldn't mind $1 for every fish you catch off that thing.

Well done mate:woohoo:

P.S Hows Bub?

Jayson

[STU]

great mate, eats sleeps eats thats it(abit like his dad)he is great so far so good.