Both the Skeeter 22i 2011 and the Skeeter SL 210 2008 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 22i 2011 at 21,7 ft versus Skeeter SL 210 2008 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter 22i 2011 tips the scales at 1 980 lbs - 330 lbs more than the Skeeter SL 210 2008 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 22i 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Skeeter SL 210 2008'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 22i 2011 carries 50 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Skeeter SL 210 2008. 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 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter 22i 2011 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter SL 210 2008 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 22i 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.