The Skeeter 21i 2013 vs Skeeter SL 210 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Skeeter 21i 2013 at 21,0 ft versus Skeeter SL 210 2006 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter 21i 2013 tips the scales at 2 250 lbs - 600 lbs more than the Skeeter SL 210 2006 at 1 650 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 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Skeeter SL 210 2006's 200-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 2013 carries 50 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Skeeter SL 210 2006. 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 SL 210 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter 21i 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter SL 210 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter SL 210 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter 21i 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.