Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 190 2005 vs Skeeter ZXR 21 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 190 2005 vs Skeeter ZXR 21 2022 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 250 hp, the Skeeter ZXR 21 2022 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter SL 190 2005's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 ZXR 21 2022 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Skeeter SL 190 2005 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSkeeter
Makenot available
ModelSL 19
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet21
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches252
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 0 in. W/Swing-away Tongue: 21 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Widthnot available