Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter 225 Zx 2021 vs Skeeter FX 20 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter 225 Zx 2021 vs Skeeter FX 20 2013 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Skeeter FX 20 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Skeeter 225 Zx 2021's 225-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 225 Zx 2021 carries 44 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Skeeter FX 20 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 FX 20 2013 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter 225 Zx 2021 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20.17
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches242
Draft Min1.33 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam95 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,075 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg941.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2075
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower225 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,530 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 700 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSkeeter
Modelnot available
ModelFX 2
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height76 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. 23 ft. 10 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width101 in