The Skeeter SX 170 2005 vs Skeeter WX 2000 T 2012 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 2012 measures 20,1 feet overall (2012), 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 WX 2000 T 2012 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs - 610 lbs less than the Skeeter SX 170 2005 at 1 190 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 2012. 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 WX 2000 T 2012 carries 40 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Skeeter SX 170 2005. 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 WX 2000 T 2012 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2012 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.