Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SX 180 2005 vs Skeeter ZXR 20 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SX 180 2005 vs Skeeter ZXR 20 2022 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Skeeter ZXR 20 2022 has a 120-hp advantage over the Skeeter SX 180 2005's 130-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Skeeter ZXR 20 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter SX 180 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter ZXR 20 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZXR 20 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter SX 180 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSkeeter
Makenot available
ModelSX 18
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam88 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,270 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg576.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.127
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches240
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max130 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height65 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 7 in. W/Swing-away Tongue: 19 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width94 in
Trailer - Widthnot available