The Skeeter SL 1800 2013 is a modified-V design and the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 is a deep-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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Skeeter SL 1800 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 at 17,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter SL 1800 2013 tips the scales at 1 725 lbs - 425 lbs more than the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 at 1 300 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Skeeter SL 1800 2013 has a 70-hp advantage over the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010's 80-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 33 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter SL 1800 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Skeeter SL 1800 2013 comes in at 12 lbs per hp versus 16 lbs per hp for the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.