Matching a flat Xpress 1546SS 2011 against a modified vee Xpress X22 Bay 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Xpress X22 Bay 2010 measures 22,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress 1546SS 2011 at 15,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress X22 Bay 2010 tips the scales at 1 709 lbs — 1 393 lbs less than the Xpress 1546SS 2011 at 316 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Xpress X22 Bay 2010 has a 125-hp advantage over the Xpress 1546SS 2011's 25-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 Xpress X22 Bay 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress 1546SS 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress X22 Bay 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress X22 Bay 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress 1546SS 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.