Matching a modified vee Skeeter SL 190 2010 against a deep vee Skeeter WX 1990 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Skeeter SL 190 2010 at 18,4 ft versus Skeeter WX 1990 2010 at 19,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter WX 1990 2010 tips the scales at 1 825 lbs — 1 810 lbs less than the Skeeter SL 190 2010 at 15 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Skeeter WX 1990 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter SL 190 2010's 175-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 WX 1990 2010 carries 52 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Skeeter SL 190 2010. 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 WX 1990 2010 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter SL 190 2010 with its 175-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.