Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress 1650DB 2009 vs Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress 1650DB 2009 vs Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 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 Xpress 1650DB 2009 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Xpress 1650DB 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress 1650DB 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeXpress
Makenot available
Model1650DB
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail415 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg188.24
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.415
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]16 / 21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max30 - 50 hp (higher hp requires remote kit option)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacity982 / 1,065 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 564 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 6 in. (includes trailer and engine)
Trailer - Length over allnot available