The Skeeter TZX 170 2013 is a modified-V design and the Skeeter WX 1790T 2008 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2013 at 17,0 ft versus Skeeter WX 1790T 2008 at 17,0 ft. At 1 350 lbs and 1 300 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Skeeter TZX 170 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Skeeter WX 1790T 2008'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 1790T 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Skeeter TZX 170 2013. 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 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter TZX 170 2013 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Skeeter TZX 170 2013 comes in at 12 lbs per hp versus 16 lbs per hp for the Skeeter WX 1790T 2008. 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.