When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 and the Xpress H22CC 2012 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 H22B-SS 2011 at 22,0 ft versus Xpress H22CC 2012 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress H22CC 2012 tips the scales at 1 476 lbs — 257 lbs less than the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 at 1 219 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 H22B-SS 2011 and 115 hp for the Xpress H22CC 2012. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 carries 31 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Xpress H22CC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 8 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.