Matching a deep vee Skeeter WX 1950 2009 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 1950 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Skeeter ZX 170 2010 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Skeeter WX 1950 2009 tips the scales at 1 825 lbs — 1 690 lbs more than the Skeeter ZX 170 2010 at 135 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 225 hp, the Skeeter WX 1950 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 170 2010's 90-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 1950 2009 carries 52 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 1950 2009 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 1950 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter WX 1950 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ZX 170 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.