Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD18 2011 vs Xpress HD22B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD18 2011 vs Xpress HD22B 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Xpress HD22B 2006 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Xpress HD18 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress HD18 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Xpress HD22B 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress HD18 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress HD18 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress HD22B 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches95
Width [transom] - Detail68 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]22 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,294 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg586.95
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1294
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,325 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 2 in