The Skeeter MX 2025 2013 is a deep-V design and the Skeeter ZX 24 V 2007 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Skeeter ZX 24 V 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Skeeter MX 2025 2013 at 20,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter ZX 24 V 2007 tips the scales at 2 550 lbs - 175 lbs less than the Skeeter MX 2025 2013 at 2 375 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 300 hp for the Skeeter MX 2025 2013 and 300 hp for the Skeeter ZX 24 V 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Skeeter ZX 24 V 2007 carries 80 gallons versus 51 gallons in the Skeeter MX 2025 2013. 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 24 V 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter MX 2025 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 24 V 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 24 V 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter MX 2025 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.