Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 180 2005 vs Skeeter ST 15 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 180 2005 vs Skeeter ST 15 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 150 hp, the Skeeter SL 180 2005 has a 143-hp advantage over the Skeeter ST 15 2004's 7-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter SL 180 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Skeeter ST 15 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter SL 180 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter SL 180 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ST 15 2004 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 Year2005
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches78
Depth - Detail21.5 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1,380 lbs
Weight - Detail1050 lbs
Weight - kg625.96
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - lbs.138
Weight - lbs.105
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters4.75
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches187
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches46
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]24 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max7
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity931 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people3 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height71 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 0 in. W/Swing-away Tongue: 19 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Widthnot available