When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Xpress H22 2013 and the Xpress X24 Bay 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Xpress H22 2013 at 22,0 ft versus Xpress X24 Bay 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress X24 Bay 2009 tips the scales at 2 112 lbs — 543 lbs less than the Xpress H22 2013 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Xpress X24 Bay 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the Xpress H22 2013's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress X24 Bay 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Xpress H22 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress X24 Bay 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress X24 Bay 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress H22 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.