Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FX 210 2004 vs Skeeter SL 210 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FX 210 2004 vs Skeeter SL 210 2008 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 225 hp, the Skeeter SL 210 2008 has a 200-hp advantage over the Skeeter FX 210 2004's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 SL 210 2008 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter FX 210 2004 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches94
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail1860 lbs
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs
Weight - kg843.68
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - lbs.186
Weight - lbs.165
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches242
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max25
Engine max225 hp with Yamaha
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1484 lbs
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6 or 850 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height73 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 1 in. With swing-away tongue: 22 ft. 10 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in