Matching a deep vee Skeeter WX 1790T 2008 against a modified vee Skeeter ZX 170 2010 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 1790T 2008 at 17,0 ft versus Skeeter ZX 170 2010 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter ZX 170 2010 tips the scales at 135 lbs — 122 lbs less than the Skeeter WX 1790T 2008 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 80 hp for the Skeeter WX 1790T 2008 and 90 hp for the Skeeter ZX 170 2010. 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 WX 1790T 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Skeeter ZX 170 2010. 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 1790T 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter ZX 170 2010 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 1790T 2008 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Skeeter WX 1790T 2008 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 2 lbs per hp for the Skeeter ZX 170 2010. 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.