Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FX 20 2012 vs Skeeter SL 180 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FX 20 2012 vs Skeeter SL 180 2004 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 2012 has a 235-hp advantage over the Skeeter SL 180 2004's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 3 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 FX 20 2012 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter SL 180 2004 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches89
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1,820 lbs
Weight - Detail1380 lbs
Weight - kg825.54
Weight - kg625.96
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.138
Length - Feet20.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches21
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail49 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches49
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine max15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,530 lbs
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum people5 or 700 lbs
Maximum people5 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height76 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. 23 ft. 10 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Widthnot available