When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Skeeter 21i 2008 and the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2009 are modified vee designs with composite construction — 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 21i 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Skeeter ZX 22 V 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter 21i 2008 tips the scales at 193 lbs — 169 lbs more than the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2009 at 24 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 21i 2008 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2009's 250-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 21i 2008 carries 52 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Skeeter ZX 22 V 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 ZX 22 V 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter 21i 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 22 V 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter 21i 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.