Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 180 2009 vs Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 180 2009 vs Skeeter ZX 2050 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 2009 has a 125-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 2050 2004's 25-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 ZX 2050 2004 carries 58 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Skeeter SL 180 2009. 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 2050 2004 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Skeeter SL 180 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 ZX 2050 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter SL 180 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.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
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] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1,380 lbs
Weight - Detail1950 lbs
Weight - kg625.96
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.138
Weight - lbs.195
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches244
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail63 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches63
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max25
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1650 lbs
Maximum people5 or 737 lbs
Maximum people7 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height71 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 9 in. 18 ft. 11 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Widthnot available