Matching a modified vee Xpress Bayou 18V 2013 against a deep vee Xpress DVX195 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Xpress Bayou 18V 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Xpress DVX195 2011 at 19,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress DVX195 2011 tips the scales at 1 673 lbs — 1 598 lbs less than the Xpress Bayou 18V 2013 at 75 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 225 hp, the Xpress DVX195 2011 has a 155-hp advantage over the Xpress Bayou 18V 2013's 70-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 DVX195 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress Bayou 18V 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress DVX195 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress DVX195 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress Bayou 18V 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.