Matching a modified vee Skeeter SL 210 2009 against a deep vee Skeeter SX 200 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Skeeter SX 200 2013 measures 19,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Skeeter SL 210 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter SL 210 2009 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 146 lbs more than the Skeeter SX 200 2013 at 19 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 SL 210 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Skeeter SX 200 2013's 150-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 SX 200 2013 carries 42 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Skeeter SL 210 2009. 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 210 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter SX 200 2013 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 210 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter SL 210 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter SX 200 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.