The Voyager Marine 22 Sport Fish Deluxe 2007 vs Voyager Marine 85 Series 2011 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 Sport Fish Deluxe 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine 85 Series 2011 at 16,0 feet (2011). At 16 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 115 hp, the Voyager Marine 22 Sport Fish Deluxe 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine 85 Series 2011'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 Sport Fish Deluxe 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Voyager Marine 85 Series 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine 22 Sport Fish Deluxe 2007 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Voyager Marine 22 Sport Fish Deluxe 2007 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Voyager Marine 85 Series 2011. 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 22 Sport Fish Deluxe 2007 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Voyager Marine 85 Series 2011 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine 22 Sport Fish Deluxe 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine 85 Series 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.