The Skeeter WX 1850 2011 vs Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Skeeter WX 1850 2011 at 18,8 ft versus Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2006 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2006 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 157 lbs less than the Skeeter WX 1850 2011 at 18 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 — 150 hp for the Skeeter WX 1850 2011 and 150 hp for the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2006. 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 ZX 20 Bay 2006 carries 45 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Skeeter WX 1850 2011. 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 1850 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2006 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 1850 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter WX 1850 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ZX 20 Bay 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.