Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FXR 20L 2022 vs Skeeter ZX 180 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FXR 20L 2022 vs Skeeter ZX 180 2009 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 Skeeter ZX 180 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Skeeter FXR 20L 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter FXR 20L 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter ZX 180 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter FXR 20L 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter FXR 20L 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ZX 180 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches212
Beamnot available
Beam89 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches89
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 or 506 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSkeeter
Modelnot available
ModelZX 18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height69 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. 2 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in