Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 vs Skeeter ZX 225 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 vs Skeeter ZX 225 2006 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 ZX 225 2006'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 5 gallons in the Skeeter ZX 225 2006. 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 ZX 225 2006 at 2,0 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 - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet2
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 - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
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 - Detail1,710 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg775.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.171
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
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 - Detail50 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,484 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSkeeter
Modelnot available
ModelZX 225
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height74 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. W/Swing-away Tongue: 23 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in