Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 190 2005 vs Skeeter WX 1850 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 190 2005 vs Skeeter WX 1850 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Skeeter SL 190 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Skeeter WX 1850 2010 at 18,8 ft. At 15 lbs and 18 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Skeeter SL 190 2005 and 200 hp for the Skeeter WX 1850 2010. 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 — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Skeeter SL 190 2005 and Skeeter WX 1850 2010 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detail23.5 in
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inches23.5
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.18
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 - Feet18
Length - Feet18.75
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches225
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 or 880 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. W/Swing-away Tongue: 21 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height73 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee