Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Odyssey Lextra 2505 2002 vs Odyssey V185XS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Odyssey Lextra 2505 2002 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.
The Odyssey V185XS 2005 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Odyssey Lextra 2505 2002 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Odyssey V185XS 2005 is rated for 1300 passengers, while the Odyssey Lextra 2505 2002 caps at 7. 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.
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 Lextra 2505 2002 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
ModelLextra 2505
ModelV185XS
Model Year2002
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail25 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches218
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Options / Other
OptionsPorta Potti Rear Deck Radius Sofa Rear Access
Optionsnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity4
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1300 lbs