The Voyager Marine 20 ft. Express Extreme Ski 2012 vs Voyager Marine VEXP22CC Express Super Center Console Fish 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Voyager Marine VEXP22CC Express Super Center Console Fish 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine 20 ft. Express Extreme Ski 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine VEXP22CC Express Super Center Console Fish 2006 tips the scales at 225 lbs — 201 lbs less than the Voyager Marine 20 ft. Express Extreme Ski 2012 at 24 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 175 hp for the Voyager Marine 20 ft. Express Extreme Ski 2012 and 175 hp for the Voyager Marine VEXP22CC Express Super Center Console Fish 2006. 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.
Both boats are rated for 14 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.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Voyager Marine 20 ft. Express Extreme Ski 2012 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Voyager Marine VEXP22CC Express Super Center Console Fish 2006. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
The Voyager Marine VEXP22CC Express Super Center Console Fish 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Voyager Marine 20 ft. Express Extreme Ski 2012 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Voyager Marine VEXP22CC Express Super Center Console Fish 2006 at 21,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Voyager Marine 20 ft. Express Extreme Ski 2012 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.