I am very seriously considering buying a MX1825 as soon as they come out. So what color should I get? Please post some pics of you skeeter so I can get an idea of the color patterns. I played around on the Skeeter website but I don’t think they dop the colors justice. 
Yeah its tough to tell the colors unless you have seen them in person. There are a ton of different color set ups I would go with. What colors are you kinda thinking? Tell me like 3-4 flake colors.
You’re right the website doesn’t give you the 100% actual colors and a lot depends on how good your monitor is. I’ve “built” a few boats on line and it’s hard to distinguish many of the darker colors from each other, but you get a decent idea of what it would look like. My guess, and it’s only a guess, is that Skeeter will give buyers a handful of popular color options to choose from. This would allow them to speed up production and help keep costs down. I’m sure James and the SBC guys can give more info, if they’re allowed to yet.
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I am very seriously considering buying a MX1825 as soon as they come out. So what color should I get? Please post some pics of you skeeter so I can get an idea of the color patterns. I played around on the Skeeter website but I don’t think they dop the colors justice.
You are correct as to seeing the colors different on the web. When you get real serious about picking out colors feel free to stop in and we can take a look at quite a few of the colors available on boats that we have here!!
The Skeeter boat Center will have the actual color chips in a book with gels, flakes, carpet and upholstery that will give you a better idea for your boat. Picking the colors is easy, Waitin for it to show up in your garage is agony but well worth the wait. 
I was kicking around black onyx with midnight burgundy or fusion blue or silver hologram with the burgundy or blue. What do you guys think of going with a white running surface? I was hoping the stupid muskies wouldn’t get freaked out by a white bottom boat when they show up to torment me. LOL
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I was kicking around black onyx with midnight burgundy or fusion blue or silver hologram with the burgundy or blue. What do you guys think of going with a white running surface? I was hoping the stupid muskies wouldn’t get freaked out by a white bottom boat when they show up to torment me. LOL
Depends where you fish. I’ve been struggling with that as well. Considering I fish pool 4 a ton. I can imagine a white and black running surface will need a lot of cleaning after every trip.
I’m a fan of the green. Of course Nicole disagrees. That’s OK, I’m just happy I’ve got the thumbs up for a new rig.
I didn’t get to pick my color scheme, but I really like it. Its hard to see in the picture, but the pinstripe is a burnt orange. When I order my new boat (
), I think I will still go with a dark boat but I’m going to try to get some blue into it as well. I will most likely go with the white interior color next time around. It gets a little bright in the boat when the sun is high in the sky.
Here are a couple with the colors you were talking about.
Wade I think the sterling also looks good with the green and onyx pin.
fife, what color is the top cap? the silver?
the only color i won’t go with is white, there is no hiding anything on that bright white, every shoe scuff, worm dirt, you name it
no white for me
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fife, what color is the top cap? the silver?
the only color i won’t go with is white, there is no hiding anything on that bright white, every shoe scuff, worm dirt, you name it
no white for me
The top cap and interior are silver. That is a good point though because I know there have been a few scuffs put in it. Maybe I would regret going with white.
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fife, what color is the top cap? the silver?
the only color i won’t go with is white, there is no hiding anything on that bright white, every shoe scuff, worm dirt, you name it
no white for me
The top cap and interior are silver. That is a good point though because I know there have been a few scuffs put in it. Maybe I would regret going with white.
That’s my reasoning for going with dark carpet and dark deck color.
White on the top cap is a bit of a pain to keep looking clean, but at least you know if it is dirty. If you are not into keeping your stuff clean, white is not for you in any way. White however is phenomenal for keeping the temperature down in the summer time on those hot days. I also think it looks phenomenal to have some solid gel colors with all that flake on the boat. I agree on checking out BBC, but it is always hard to tell looking at the PC. I would highly recommend visiting a dealer like Skeeter Boat Center where they have a large inventory of product and colors that you can look at personally. Another good place is to look at all of the old brochures here is a link to a guy’s webpage where all of the old brochures are scanned in. This is where I researched my color patterns the most. Doug is a board moderator for the Humminbird boards on BBC. On the left of the page are the links to the brochures.
I maybe wrong on this but I think I heard SBC is getting half of this years production of the MX with the rest commited to other Skeeter dealers. If so you may not be able to custom order one until 2012.
Might want to check with SBC to find out for sure.
Sounds like a possible bargaining point.
Boy I really like the rig but the color just doesn’t seem quite right. You know what? I think I would feel better if you could, how should I say this? Make it worth my while. 
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Sounds like a possible bargaining point.
Boy I really like the rig but the color just doesn’t seem quite right. You know what? I think I would feel better if you could, how should I say this? Make it worth my while.
Two ways to look at that. If the MX turns out to be as hot a boat as everyone seems to think you may not get one by haggling price. 
I am 99.999999999% positive they have sold orders on the MX already and nobody has even seen one yet.
The best way for my customers in my business to haggle price is to show up in my office with cash in hand ready to buy. Then and only then you get my BEST price. Until that point it’s all just talk.
I suggest a trip to SBC the day they arrive if you really want one in 2011. 
Just like all these threads are “just talk” until someone not actually building or selling the MX actually sees one! 
Here is mine has the white gel bottom it was a carryover but the boat was what i wanted and the blue matches my truck told my wife it was fate not sure she believed me but what the he** it worked.
I love my black bottom. I fish the old muddy 90% of the time so it keeps the brown scumline a lot less visable. Also if you have a brother that has a hard time spitting snuff over the side, I would not go with a white top 
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You’re right the website doesn’t give you the 100% actual colors and a lot depends on how good your monitor is. I’ve “built” a few boats on line and it’s hard to distinguish many of the darker colors from each other, but you get a decent idea of what it would look like. My guess, and it’s only a guess, is that Skeeter will give buyers a handful of popular color options to choose from. This would allow them to speed up production and help keep costs down. I’m sure James and the SBC guys can give more info, if they’re allowed to yet.
The boat builder is great for creating the feel that you want. Coming to see actual colors on real boats makes a huge difference. Color charts with the actual flake and gel samples can then be used to refine your choice.
We expect Skeeter to continue offering the full range of color choices. It’s fun to pick your own colors, but can be a bit nerve racking, too. At Skeeter Boat Center we will help with final color choices if needed.
Expect full metal flake colors on all surfaces except the running surface to be the std pricing.
Any White, Mod White or any other gel color any where on the boat other than the running surface adds to the Price. Max upcharge for most expensive combination is still less than $500.
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Boy I really like the rig but the color just doesn’t seem quite right. You know what? I think I would feel better if you could, how should I say this? Make it worth my while.——————————————————————————–
Two ways to look at that. If the MX turns out to be as hot a boat as everyone seems to think you may not get one by haggling price. I am 99.999999999% positive they have sold orders on the MX already and nobody has even seen one yet.
No price gouging at Skeeter Boat Center regardless of how hot the MX1825 becomes, and we expect there to be high demand. SBC will have very, very attractive pricing right from the start. You won’t pay more to be one of the first owners of this fantastic new product. As I mentioned in a previous thread, Skeeter plans to build the MX as a 2012 model from the start and make it a high volume unit. They’re going to build more than enough boats to satisfy demand. As with any new product, there will be a production ramp up process to ensure quality. They should be at full production within a couple months. Based on what Skeeter did with the all new FX Bass boat (it was red hot) when it was introduced a little over a year ago, additional MX boat molds would be added to production if the lead time starts to get too long.
You’ll be able to get the color you want, and at a great price too!!
A lot of people might not like white tops but I had it on my 2050 and I loved it. I never had any scuffs, after a weekend of crawler fishing it would be a little messy but it got washed once a week! I would rather know when my boat is dirty then try to hide it. I went with a flake top this time I still will wash it once a week, but we wil see how I like it.
True that the white surface is a bit tougher to keep clean but when it is clean… GORGEOUS! Here’s some pics of my first Skeeter – WX1950.
Lots more pics here >>> Photos – Skeeter WX 1950 w/ 225 Yamaha
IMO, white is easier to keep clean than black. Both look sharp, heck, they all look sharp when clean. Haven’t heard of many low /no maintenance colors. It’s about what you like. I’m a “white boat” guy. That’s just me….
White guy here as well (no pun). Did debate heavily around going with black hull and a mixture of blues. I love my color combo. One thing that really helps is having some accents to match the accessories and engine paint scheme.
Here are a few shots of my rig, makes me want to get her out of storage…
I can say the color debate has been raging in this house.
I had a “Moondust” Skeeter bass boat for many years. Love that
color out in the sun. I’m a tiller guy now (always have been
for that matter) and if I was to order a 2000T the following
colors would get strong consideration.
Deck: Moondust
Deck Stripe: Sterling
Deck Pin Stripe: Black Galaxy
Hull: White
Bottom: White
Hull Double “S” Stripe: Moondust
Hull Stripe: Sterling
Hull Pin Stripe: Black Galaxy
Trailer Fender: Moondust
Trailer: Black
Trailer Pins: Sterling
My 2010 and soon to be rigged 2011!!
I will admit I am a bit partial to the Laser Red in the sunlight. The unvieling of my 2011 with a few little customized Tweeks from the SBC will get catch a few looks dockside at the resorts again this summer. I simply don’t blend well and don’t want a boat to either.
Truly isn’t color designing the most fun thing about buying a new boat?! Lets all continue to show pics of our pride and joy.
I trumped the fishing queens wish when she voted for PURPLE. Maybe someday she can have her own Purple boat in the MX series.
She has also assured me I will NO LONGER be on the 1 and done plan for new Skeeter boats. I assure her I would be on the 3 year plan from now on……..JUST TO GIVE ROOM FOR A COMPROMISE!! A LOT can happen in the marketplace in 2 years.
On a side note regarding white. White is a much cooler color in the heat of the summer. A white interior and topside WILL be less hot on your hands and feet than a darker color scheme I assure you. Still no kidding aside “Sho Time” will be sizzling on Rainy Lake all year long baby!! Probably……..TO HOT TO TOUCH!! Don’t worry you won’t catch up anyway.
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