Matching a modified vee Skeeter TZX 170 2012 against a deep vee Skeeter WX 1790T 2007 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 TZX 170 2012 at 17,0 ft versus Skeeter WX 1790T 2007 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter TZX 170 2012 tips the scales at 135 lbs — 122 lbs more than the Skeeter WX 1790T 2007 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Skeeter TZX 170 2012 and 80 hp for the Skeeter WX 1790T 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Skeeter WX 1790T 2007 carries 33 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Skeeter TZX 170 2012. 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 1790T 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter TZX 170 2012 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 1790T 2007 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Skeeter WX 1790T 2007 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the Skeeter TZX 170 2012. 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.