Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter SX230 2021 vs Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter SX230 2021 vs Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 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 SX230 2021 has a 225-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 2050 2004's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 59 gal and 58 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Skeeter SX230 2021 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches244
Beamnot available
Beam94 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1950 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.195
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail63 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches63
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1650 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 Persons
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSkeeter
Modelnot available
ModelZX 205
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004