Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 vs Skeeter ZX 2250 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter ZX 2050 2004 vs Skeeter ZX 2250 2009 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 2250 2009 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 2250 2009. 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 2250 2009 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 2250 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Skeeter ZX 2250 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 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
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches101
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 - 16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1950 lbs
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.25
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 - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches27
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height99 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in