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the hinges are high quality, it's just annoying because they have a hinge, within a hinge... if that makes sense. when the hatches are closed, and you're walking around on them, the hatches move with that internal hinge movement. there isn't anything flexing, other than the hinge, it just feels odd/
sounds like the gaskets are missing..:D

My 22 extreme with a cap has the same hinges and they don't do that, sometimes the back ones creak but don't pivot. Same complaint about the rod holders, mine weren't plumbed either.

Another gripe about the extremes are that they are rigged for one ice chest (I don't like to drink slimy beer) and because they run on the pad you want to minimize the weight in the front of the boat. You can have the front livelwell insulated from the factory and use it for a fishbox or drink cooler.

Overall that 25 is a great boat, you will be very happy with it.
 
"You can have the front livewell insulated from the factory and use it for a fishbox or drink cooler"

Does nobody use the Livewells anymore? Just curious being a recent 1st boat owner.
 
I use the console livewell for iced fish, I use an ice chest behind and under the racing seats for hydration and food, and my actual live well is behind the rear seats, used for bait, and keeping fish alive. I do still use both of them for "livewells".

I've actually been thinking about running O2 and a aireator to the console well.
 
the rear livewell on the 25 extreme is huge. probably twice the size of the front livewell. I rarely use both of them, but if I would have had that front one insulated, it would make a great drink icechest
 
"You can have the front livewell insulated from the factory and use it for a fishbox or drink cooler"

Does nobody use the Livewells anymore? Just curious being a recent 1st boat owner.
I went ahead and mounted a 94 quart cooler and ring on the front, just behind the front deck, mostly used for extra storage but I only use that one for the drink box if I have more than 3 people in the boat. Full front cooler and with 4+ people on the boat, both livewells full, and full of fuel I still can get 55-57 WOT. Otherwise if it's 3 or less I put a 48 under the leaning post in front of the fishbox for drinks, the leg rest will just fold down over it, a 54 qt will also fit but it's a little more tricky. If you get the front livewell insulated you can still use it for a livewell.
 
Yes I have one. I would like to have more dry storage, but you can get them with a cap and rod boxes up front now, which would provide a couple more storage areas.

Another thing is the rod holders in the center console are integrated flush mounts. When it rains or you're in rough water you will get a little water inside the center console. I've been thinking about plumbing the bottoms of the rod holders with small drain lines, but it really hasn't been a huge issue.
Like this (but without the kinked hose)?
 

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No, my boat came that way. However, I have seen those caps on the shelf - just dont remember where. Try Redwing in Houston. If not them, call K2 marine (Blackjack) and see where they get them.
 
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On the hinge flexing issue, I was told they give in order to keep from putting stress on the fiberglass. I did think that they looked kinda awkward. I'm just happy to hear only minor complaints. I just sold my 2004 skeeter 22zx bay boat and ordered a majek yesterday. Getting the 300 yamy on it so I think I'm in for an "extreme" upgrade. Thx for yalls help!
 
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