Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 190 2004 vs Skeeter TZX 180 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 190 2004 vs Skeeter TZX 180 2013 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 TZX 180 2013 has a 148-hp advantage over the Skeeter SL 190 2004's 2-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 TZX 180 2013 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Skeeter SL 190 2004. 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 SL 190 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter TZX 180 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter SL 190 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter SL 190 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 TZX 180 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches89
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1500 lbs
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.145
Height - Detail51 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.3
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches51
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches212
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine max2
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people4 / 506 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height72 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. 20 ft. 2 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in