Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FX 210 2004 vs Skeeter ZX 170 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FX 210 2004 vs Skeeter ZX 170 2011 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 90 hp, the Skeeter ZX 170 2011 has a 65-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Skeeter ZX 170 2011 carries 24 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Skeeter FX 210 2004. 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 FX 210 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter ZX 170 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter FX 210 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter FX 210 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ZX 170 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches89
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1860 lbs
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - kg843.68
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - lbs.186
Weight - lbs.135
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 - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine max25
Engine max90 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1484 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people3 or 400 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height72 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in. 19 ft. 4 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in