Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter ZX 1790T 2004 vs Skeeter ZX 250 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter ZX 1790T 2004 vs Skeeter ZX 250 2005 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Skeeter ZX 250 2005 has a 292-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 1790T 2004's 8-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 1790T 2004 carries 33 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Skeeter ZX 250 2005. 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Skeeter ZX 250 2005 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Skeeter ZX 1790T 2004 with its 8-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches94
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1300 lbs
Weight - Detail1,760 lbs
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - kg798.32
Weight - lbs.13
Weight - lbs.176
Height - Detail45 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.14
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches45
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches252
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine max8
Engine max300 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1450 lbs
Maximum capacity1,484 lbs
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height74 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 4 in. W/Swing-away Tongue: 23 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in