2012 Skeeter TZX 190

Well, pulled the trigger last week at the Harrisburg Boat Show and bought the TZX 190.  With all the rebates from Yamaha and Skeeter I got this boat "loaded" for just above the advertised MSRP.  I bought the boat from Towne Marine in Bloomsburg, PA.  Towne is the largest Skeeter dealer in the States.  It's hard to believe..if you've ever been to Bloomsburg before. (BTW, my wife went there for College).

At the show, I spoke with Ron Shaw, B.A.S.S. Touring Pro who was being sponsored by Skeeter and Towne Marine.  Ron went over the entire boat with me and helped me pick some options that he said he would DEFINITELY get if I were him.  Here's what I got on the boat:

a. Upgrade engine from a 150 to 175 hp Yamaha HPDI (2 stroke, fuel injected)
b. Dual console (for my fishing partner and dog..ha)
c. Upgraded Humminbird Electronics at the Console (Side and Down-imaging)
d. Swing-away tongue (need that to fit it in the garage)
e. 3-bank Battery Charger
f. Upgraded wheels (from Chrome to Aluminum)- easier maintenance

There's a couple other things I want to get like a Custom Cover for trailering and a Hamby's Keel Protector.  I had a Hamby's on my 1996 Ranger 461VS and it's worth it's weight in gold.  I might upgrade the Trolling Motor too..we'll see if I have enough cash leftover.  Like I said, I still have to sell my BMW to pay for everything. 

I'm really excited about the boat.  I think this will be my last one.  I don't need anything bigger than this for fishing the Pack (Lake Wallenpaupack).  After all, I'll be fishing at first light and at dusk when the lake is normally like glass.  Even if the lake turns rough, I know this boat will get me back to the dock dry and safe.  I've got a bad back and last thing I need is getting beat up on a Lake.  Besides, my tourney days are over and no need to bury the throttle to get to a fishing spot.  I think this boat will do 65 mph (GPS) with the 175 Yammi...we shall see!

Fish ON! Rob