Matching a modified vee Skeeter 20i 2009 against a deep vee Skeeter WX 1790 T 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Skeeter WX 1790 T 2011 measures 17,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 15,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Skeeter 20i 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter 20i 2009 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 172 lbs more than the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2011 at 13 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 2009 has a 170-hp advantage over the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2011's 80-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 WX 1790 T 2011 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Skeeter 20i 2009. 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 WX 1790 T 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter 20i 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2011 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Skeeter WX 1790 T 2011 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Skeeter 20i 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.