Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 180 2006 vs Skeeter ZX 225 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 180 2006 vs Skeeter ZX 225 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 225 hp, the Skeeter ZX 225 2004 has a 75-hp advantage over the Skeeter SL 180 2006's 150-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 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter ZX 225 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter SL 180 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter ZX 225 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 225 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter SL 180 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2006
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches94
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] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1,380 lbs
Weight - Detail1680 lbs
Weight - kg625.96
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - lbs.138
Weight - lbs.168
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches242
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail46 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches46
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]23 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max225
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1484 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people6 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