Matching a modified vee Skeeter TZX 170 2013 against a deep vee Skeeter WX 2000 T 2012 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 WX 2000 T 2012 measures 20,1 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Skeeter TZX 170 2013 at 17,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter TZX 170 2013 tips the scales at 135 lbs — 117 lbs more than the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2012 at 18 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 — 115 hp for the Skeeter TZX 170 2013 and 115 hp for the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2012. 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 TZX 170 2013 carries 24 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Skeeter WX 2000 T 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 2000 T 2012 is rated for 5 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 2000 T 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter TZX 170 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.