Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 vs Skeeter SL 210 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 vs Skeeter SL 210 2005 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 25-hp advantage over the Skeeter SL 210 2005'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 FX 21 APEX 2019 carries 48 gallons versus 41 gallons in the Skeeter SL 210 2005. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter SL 210 2005 with its 225-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in.
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches242
Beamnot available
Beam94 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1650
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal.
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSkeeter
Modelnot available
ModelSL 210
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height73 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 2 in. W/Swing-away tongue: 21 ft. 11 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in.