Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SL 190 2012 vs Skeeter TZX 190 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SL 190 2012 vs Skeeter TZX 190 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 175 hp for the Skeeter SL 190 2012 and 175 hp for the Skeeter TZX 190 2004. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Skeeter TZX 190 2004 carries 36 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Skeeter SL 190 2012. 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 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter TZX 190 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter SL 190 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter SL 190 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter TZX 190 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detail1500 lbs
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.15
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches221
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail47 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches47
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]23 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 - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp
Engine max175
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1250 lbs
Maximum people6 or 823 lbs
Maximum people5 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height73 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in. 21 ft. 1 in. with swing-away tongue
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available