Both the Skeeter WX 1790T 2007 and the Skeeter WX 1880 2007 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 1790T 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Skeeter WX 1880 2007 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter WX 1880 2007 tips the scales at 1 800 lbs - 500 lbs less than the Skeeter WX 1790T 2007 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 200 hp, the Skeeter WX 1880 2007 has a 120-hp advantage over the Skeeter WX 1790T 2007'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 1880 2007 carries 40 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Skeeter WX 1790T 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Skeeter WX 1880 2007 comes in at 9 lbs per hp versus 16 lbs per hp for the Skeeter WX 1790T 2007. 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.