I have the z118 so close to the new z185. I really like the ride of the ranger and how good it fishes and how large it feels for its size. The skeeter I think can max out at 175. If speed is a concern, look at the z518 you can get it with a 150 but if you go with the 200 she will fly at 70 plus mph. Can go wrong with either boat, I was looking at the skeeter as well, the ranger popped up for a great deal so I went that way.