Both the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 and the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2011 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 2012 at 17,5 ft versus Skeeter WX 2000 T 2011 at 20,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2011 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs - 500 lbs less than the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 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 115 hp, the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2011 has a 35-hp advantage over the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012'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 2000 T 2011 carries 40 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Skeeter WX 1790 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 1790 T 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter WX 2000 T 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 17,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter WX 2000 T 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.