Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter ZX 180 2008 vs Skeeter ZX 22 BayT 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter ZX 180 2008 vs Skeeter ZX 22 BayT 2004 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 250 hp, the Skeeter ZX 22 BayT 2004 has a 100-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 180 2008's 150-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 180 2008 carries 24 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Skeeter ZX 22 BayT 2004. 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 ZX 22 BayT 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter ZX 180 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter ZX 22 BayT 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 22 BayT 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ZX 180 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelZX 18
ModelZX 22 BayT
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches89
Beam - Inches98
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detail1850 lbs
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.185
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters6.65
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches262
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail75 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.91
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches75
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxW/Standard Hull: 250 HP W/Optional Tunnel Hull: 225 HP
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum capacity1851 lbs
Maximum people4 or 506 lbs
Maximum people8 Persons
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height69 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. With swing-away tongue: 20 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available