Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 vs Skeeter ZX 22 Bay T 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 vs Skeeter ZX 22 Bay T 2011 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 Bay T 2011 has a 225-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 2050 2004's 25-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 2050 2004 carries 58 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay T 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 ZX 22 Bay T 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay T 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 22 Bay T 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelZX 205
ModelZX 22 Bay T
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detail11 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches11
Weight - Detail1950 lbs
Weight - Detail2,070 lbs
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg938.94
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.207
Height - Detail63 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.6
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches63
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.65
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches262
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail18.5 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches18.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.83
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max25
Engine max250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1650 lbs
Maximum capacity1,851 lbs
Maximum people7 Persons
Maximum people8 or 1,096 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialComposite
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height98 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in