Both the Skeeter FX 21 2012 and the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2012 are modified-V designs, both built in composite, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Skeeter FX 21 2012 at 20,8 ft versus Skeeter ZX 22 V 2012 at 22,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2012 tips the scales at 2 620 lbs - 760 lbs less than the Skeeter FX 21 2012 at 1 860 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Skeeter FX 21 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2012'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 22 V 2012 carries 60 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Skeeter FX 21 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter ZX 22 V 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter FX 21 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 22 V 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter FX 21 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.