Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 190 2008 vs Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 190 2008 vs Skeeter ZX 1775SC 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Skeeter SL 190 2008 has a 160-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004's 15-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 ZX 1775SC 2004 carries 33 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Skeeter SL 190 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Skeeter SL 190 2008 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter ZX 1775SC 2004 with its 15-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches88
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detail1400 lbs
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.14
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot 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
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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp
Engine max15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1450 lbs
Maximum people6 or 823 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height73 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in. With swing-away tongue: 21 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available