Matching a modified vee Skeeter SL 1800 2013 against a deep vee Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 2012 at 17,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter SL 1800 2013 tips the scales at 1 725 lbs — 1 712 lbs more than the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 at 13 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 2012's 80-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 WX 1790 T 2012 carries 33 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Skeeter SL 1800 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 WX 1790 T 2012 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Skeeter SL 1800 2013. 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.