Matching a modified vee Skeeter SX 170 2010 against a deep vee Skeeter WX 1850 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Skeeter SX 170 2010 at 16,7 ft versus Skeeter WX 1850 2011 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter SX 170 2010 tips the scales at 119 lbs — 101 lbs more than the Skeeter WX 1850 2011 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Skeeter WX 1850 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Skeeter SX 170 2010's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 1850 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter SX 170 2010 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 1850 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter WX 1850 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter SX 170 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.