Bass boat “SKEETER” WAS THE NAME ON THE FIRST: Bass boat. U.S. Coast Guard approved bass boat.

Holmes Thurmond Holmes Thurmond built the first Skeeter in 1948. Since then, we've been setting the standard, raising the bar, and leaving the rest of the boating industry in the wake of our innovation.

And today Skeeter's been in business 75 years, Holmes Thurmond built the first skeeter like this one in 1948 in Shreveport. The company's name comes from the boats signature mosquito shaped nose. Yamaha, is the parent company today but Skeeter has called Kilgore home since the 70s.

WX2200 The biggest Deep-V boat Skeeter has ever produced, the WX2200 is engineered to handle the most grueling conditions you can throw at it. At 22 feet long it offers the room you need to fish comfortably and efficiently.

ZXR21 You keep making them better. The ZXR21, is the top of the line in a new generation, inspired by advances we made in the FXR and including many of the same components. We believe in pushing the limits of possibility, so it's more streamlined and efficient, lighter yet stronger.

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Skeeter may refer to: North American slang for mosquito, an insect.

Kilgore, Texas That's right, we are now manufacturing our own Skeeter Built™ Trailers in Kilgore, Texas. From our employees to our nationwide network of dealers, this legacy makes us proud – proud that each boat is engineered and built with reliability, durability, quality, safety, performance, and innovation. We embrace it.

ZXR21 You keep making them better. The ZXR21, is the top of the line in a new generation, inspired by advances we made in the FXR and including many of the same components. We believe in pushing the limits of possibility, so it's more streamlined and efficient, lighter yet stronger.

The developer of the modern bass boat is widely considered to be Skeeter Fishing Boats, a company now owned by Yamaha. In 1948 Holmes Thurmond designed and launched the first Skeeter boat.

RMS Mauretania, World's Most Expensive Ship Model. Sold for over $278,000 US.

10 Most Affordable Bass Boats

• Crestliner 1700 Storm. If you want a no-frills bass boat and competition-level speed isn't a big concern, the Crestliner 1700 Storm may be right up your alley.
• G3 Sportsman 2400.
• Lowe Stinger 178.
• Lund 1875 Renegade.
• Nitro Z17.
• Skeeter ZX150.
• Tracker Bass Tracker Classic XL.
• Triton 179 TRX.

Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. 2275 lbs. 48 Gals.

Capable of speeds of up to 65kts (120kmh), you definitely need both hands on the wheel.

WX2200 SKEETER WX 2200 The biggest Deep-V boat Skeeter has ever produced, the WX2200 is engineered to handle the most grueling conditions you can throw at it. At 22 feet long it offers the room you need to fish comfortably and efficiently.

Skeeter syndrome is a large local allergic reaction to mosquito bites marked by significant inflammation. If you have it, you're allergic to substances in the mosquito's saliva. Some people have so much swelling that they have trouble moving.