Both the Skeeter TZX 170 2012 and the Skeeter ZX 200 2007 are modified-V designs, both built in composite, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Skeeter TZX 170 2012 at 17,0 ft versus Skeeter ZX 200 2007 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter ZX 200 2007 tips the scales at 1 630 lbs - 280 lbs less than the Skeeter TZX 170 2012 at 1 350 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 200 hp, the Skeeter ZX 200 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the Skeeter TZX 170 2012's 90-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 ZX 200 2007 carries 50 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 ZX 200 2007 is rated for 5 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 ZX 200 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 200 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter TZX 170 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.