The Xpress H22 2012 is a modified-V design and the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 H22 2012 at 22,0 ft versus Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 tips the scales at 2 000 lbs - 431 lbs less than the Xpress H22 2012 at 1 569 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 115 hp for the Xpress H22 2012 and 115 hp for the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Xpress H22 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 could be the deciding factor.