Matching a deep vee Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 against a modified vee Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 at 17,5 ft versus Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2009 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2009 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 162 lbs less than the Skeeter WX 1790 T 2012 at 13 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 ZX 20 Bay 2009 has a 70-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 ZX 20 Bay 2009 carries 45 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 ZX 20 Bay 2009 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 ZX 20 Bay 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.