Matching a modified vee Skeeter SX 170 2008 against a deep vee Skeeter SX 240 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 240 2013 measures 24,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 8,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Skeeter SX 170 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter SX 240 2013 tips the scales at 2 925 lbs — 2 806 lbs less than the Skeeter SX 170 2008 at 119 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 300 hp, the Skeeter SX 240 2013 has a 185-hp advantage over the Skeeter SX 170 2008's 115-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 240 2013 carries 75 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Skeeter SX 170 2008. 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 SX 240 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter SX 170 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter SX 240 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter SX 240 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter SX 170 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.