Both the Skeeter 20i 2009 and the Skeeter 22i 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 2009 at 20,0 ft versus Skeeter 22i 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter 22i 2009 tips the scales at 1 980 lbs - 130 lbs less than the Skeeter 20i 2009 at 1 850 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 300 hp, the Skeeter 22i 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter 20i 2009's 250-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 52 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 22i 2009 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter 20i 2009 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.