Matching a deep vee Skeeter SX 2250 2013 against a modified vee Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2009 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 2250 2013 measures 22,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2009 at 19,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter SX 2250 2013 tips the scales at 2 775 lbs — 2 600 lbs more than the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2009 at 175 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 250 hp, the Skeeter SX 2250 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2009's 150-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 2250 2013 carries 53 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 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 SX 2250 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 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 SX 2250 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter SX 2250 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.