Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter 20i 2008 vs Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter 20i 2008 vs Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Skeeter 20i 2008 has a 235-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Skeeter 20i 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter 20i 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter 20i 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - Detail1400 lbs
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.14
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches212
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail63 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches63
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine max15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,484 lbs
Maximum capacity1450 lbs
Maximum people5 or 700 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height76 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. With swing-away tongue: 23 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available