The Skeeter SX 170 2005 vs Skeeter WX 2000 T 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Skeeter WX 2000 T 2010 measures 20,1 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Skeeter SX 170 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter SX 170 2005 tips the scales at 119 lbs — 101 lbs more than the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2010 at 18 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Skeeter SX 170 2005 and 115 hp for the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2010. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter WX 2000 T 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Skeeter SX 170 2005 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter SX 170 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.