Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 vs Skeeter MX 1825 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 vs Skeeter MX 1825 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 21 APEX 2019 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter MX 1825 2013'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 FX 21 APEX 2019 carries 48 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Skeeter MX 1825 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 6 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: The Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Skeeter MX 1825 2013 at 18,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18.33
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches22
Beamnot available
Beam97 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
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 - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 / 880 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSkeeter
Modelnot available
ModelMX 1825
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height78 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 7 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in