Both the Skeeter 21i 2013 and the Skeeter ZX 200 2013 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 21i 2013 at 21,0 ft versus Skeeter ZX 200 2013 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter 21i 2013 tips the scales at 2 250 lbs - 275 lbs more than the Skeeter ZX 200 2013 at 1 975 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 ZX 200 2013's 200-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 50 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 21i 2013 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter ZX 200 2013 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.