The Voyager Marine 22 ft. Express Fish & Cruise 2011 vs Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1685 Open 2007 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 22 ft. Express Fish & Cruise 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1685 Open 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). At 24 lbs and 43 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Voyager Marine 22 ft. Express Fish & Cruise 2011 has a 135-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1685 Open 2007's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Voyager Marine 22 ft. Express Fish & Cruise 2011 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1685 Open 2007 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine 22 ft. Express Fish & Cruise 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine 22 ft. Express Fish & Cruise 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1685 Open 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.