Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 vs Skeeter ZX 300 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 vs Skeeter ZX 300 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 300 hp, the Skeeter ZX 300 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019's 250-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 ZX 300 2004 carries 64 gallons versus 48 gallons in the Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019. 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 ZX 300 2004 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter FX 21 APEX 2019 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 10 in.
Length - Feet21
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.65
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches262
Beamnot available
Beam94.5 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94.5
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 - Detail1850 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1850
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail46 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches46
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]23 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters242.27
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail64 gal.
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1484 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSkeeter
Modelnot available
ModelZX 300
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004