Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Skeeter ZX 225 2007 vs Skeeter ZXR 21 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Skeeter ZX 225 2007 vs Skeeter ZXR 21 2022 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 ZXR 21 2022 has a 25-hp advantage over the Skeeter ZX 225 2007's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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: The Skeeter ZXR 21 2022 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Skeeter ZX 225 2007 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSkeeter
Makenot available
ModelZX 225
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,710 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg775.64
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.171
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches252
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha VMAX HPDI
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,484 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 or 900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height74 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. With swing-away tongue: 23 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available