The Odyssey 222C TT 2006 vs Odyssey V185XS 2005 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 150 hp for the Odyssey 222C TT 2006 and 150 hp for the Odyssey V185XS 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Odyssey V185XS 2005 is rated for 1300 passengers, while the Odyssey 222C TT 2006 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Odyssey V185XS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
The Odyssey 222C TT 2006 is an inflatable design - lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Odyssey V185XS 2005 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Odyssey V185XS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 1300 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Odyssey 222C TT 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.