Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter 20i 2012 vs Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter 20i 2012 vs Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Skeeter 20i 2012 and 250 hp for the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter 20i 2012 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 22 Bay 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter 20i 2012 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 Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches98
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - Detail1850 lbs
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.185
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters6.65
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches262
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail75 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches75
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 - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxW/Standard Hull: 250 HP W/Optional Tunnel Hull: 225 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,484 lbs
Maximum capacity1851 lbs
Maximum people5 or 700 lbs
Maximum people8 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height76 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. 23 ft. 10 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available