Skeeter marks 75 years of performance
Performance fishing boat brand Skeeter Products has been celebrating staying afloat for 75 years.
The company says this milestone is marked by an unrelenting passion for creating unforgettable experiences on the water and to celebrate further it has released a limited edition FXR APEX bass boat in an all-new gold and black colour scheme.
Skeeter founder Holmes Thurmond built the first Skeeter in 1948, the first boat ever designed for bass fishing, and the company continues to set standards and raise the bar when it comes to boating innovation and performance.
Jeff Stone, senior vice-president at Skeeter Products, said: “Mr Thurmond understood that time on the water is valuable, whether our customers are tournament fishing or just cruising with family during the weekend. We share that passion for boating and fishing.
“The legacy he created with the first Skeeter boat is one of reliability, durability, safety and performance. We strive to elevate those attributes in every Skeeter boat and trailer we produce.
“We’re proud to celebrate 75 years and look forward to many more opportunities to create unforgettable experiences on the water for our customers.”
Skeeter Boats was one of the first companies to use fibreglass in boat constructions in the 1950s as well as being one of the first bass boats approved by the US Coast Guard. Skeeter had the first v-hull pad design and bass boat rated for a 150 HP engine.
Since Yamaha’s 1996 acquisition of Skeeter, the company has expanded its production facilities in Kilgore, Texas, USA, and introduced new models in the FX, ZX and iClass bass boat lines, as well as the WX and MX deep-V product lines and the SX bay boat.
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