Both the Skeeter 20i 2008 and the Skeeter ZX 225 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in composite, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Skeeter 20i 2008 at 20,0 ft versus Skeeter ZX 225 2009 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter 20i 2008 tips the scales at 1 850 lbs - 140 lbs more than the Skeeter ZX 225 2009 at 1 710 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Skeeter 20i 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 225 2009's 225-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 50 gal and 50 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Skeeter 20i 2008 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter ZX 225 2009 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.