The Xpress H22B-SS 2011 is a modified-V design and the Xpress Yukon 18 2009 is a deep-V 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Xpress H22B-SS 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress Yukon 18 2009 at 18,0 feet (2009). At 1 219 lbs and 1 215 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 115 hp for the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 and 115 hp for the Xpress Yukon 18 2009. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 31 gal and 30 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 Yukon 18 2009 caps at 5. 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 Yukon 18 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.