Matching a modified vee Xpress H22B-SS 2011 against a flat Xpress Livewell Jon 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Xpress H22B-SS 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress Livewell Jon 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 tips the scales at 1 219 lbs — 961 lbs more than the Xpress Livewell Jon 2009 at 258 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 115 hp, the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 has a 90-hp advantage over the Xpress Livewell Jon 2009's 25-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 H22B-SS 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Xpress Livewell Jon 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress Livewell Jon 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.