Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter FXR21 Limited Opt 8 2022 vs Skeeter ZX 225 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter FXR21 Limited Opt 8 2022 vs Skeeter ZX 225 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 225 2009 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Skeeter FXR21 Limited Opt 8 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 FXR21 Limited Opt 8 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter ZX 225 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter FXR21 Limited Opt 8 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter FXR21 Limited Opt 8 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ZX 225 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in.
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches242
Beamnot available
Beam94 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches20
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 - Detail1,710 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg775.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1710
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal50
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,484 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 or 700 lbs.
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSkeeter
Modelnot available
ModelZX 225
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height74 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 3 in. 23 ft. 10 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in.