Both the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2009 and the Skeeter WX 1850 2013 are deep-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 WX 1790 T 2009 at 17,0 ft versus Skeeter WX 1850 2013 at 18,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter WX 1850 2013 tips the scales at 1 900 lbs - 600 lbs less than the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2009 at 1 300 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 150 hp, the Skeeter WX 1850 2013 has a 70-hp advantage over the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2009's 80-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 33 gal and 34 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 WX 1850 2013 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2009 with its 80-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.