Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 1800 2013 vs Skeeter ZX 1775WT 2004: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 1800 2013 vs Skeeter ZX 1775WT 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 150 hp for the Skeeter SL 1800 2013 and 150 hp for the Skeeter ZX 1775WT 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. 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 ZX 1775WT 2004 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 ZX 1775WT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 1775WT 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 1800 2013 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
ModelSL 1800
ModelZX 1775WT
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detail23 in.
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in.
Draft [max] - Detail12 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs.
Weight - Detail1450 lbs.
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.1725
Weight - lbs.1450
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches212
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail63 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches63
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 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 - Detail33 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max150
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,622 lbs.
Maximum capacity1450 lbs.
Maximum people5 / 737 lbs.
Maximum people6 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height70 in.
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 21 ft. 4 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width100 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available