Matching a modified vee Skeeter SX 180 2009 against a deep vee Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 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 180 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 at 17,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter SX 180 2009 tips the scales at 127 lbs — 114 lbs more than the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 at 13 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 130 hp, the Skeeter SX 180 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010's 80-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 WX 1790 T 2010 carries 33 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Skeeter SX 180 2009. 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 1790 T 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter SX 180 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Skeeter WX 1790 T 2010 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Skeeter SX 180 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.