Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter MX 1825 2013 vs Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter MX 1825 2013 vs Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004 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 250 hp, the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter MX 1825 2013's 200-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 MX 1825 2013 carries 33 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 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 ZX 22 Bay 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter MX 1825 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter MX 1825 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMX 1825
ModelZX 22 Bay
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches98
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail2,075 lbs
Weight - Detail1850 lbs
Weight - kg941.2
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.2075
Weight - lbs.185
Length - Feet18.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.65
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches262
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail75 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches75
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxW/Standard Hull: 250 HP W/Optional Tunnel Hull: 225 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum capacity1851 lbs
Maximum people6 / 880 lbs
Maximum people8 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height78 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 7 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available