Matching a deep vee Xpress DVX165 2010 against a modified vee Xpress H18 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 DVX165 2010 at 16,5 ft versus Xpress H18 2011 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress H18 2011 tips the scales at 1 187 lbs — 1 081 lbs less than the Xpress DVX165 2010 at 106 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 H18 2011 has a 60-hp advantage over the Xpress DVX165 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Xpress DVX165 2010 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Xpress H18 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Xpress DVX165 2010 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 8 lbs per hp for the Xpress H18 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Xpress H18 2011 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Xpress DVX165 2010 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.