Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD18 2011 vs Xpress X22RE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD18 2011 vs Xpress X22RE 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 X22RE 2006 tops out at 115 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 X22RE 2006 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Xpress HD18 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress X22RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
The Xpress X22RE 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Xpress HD18 2011 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress X22RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress HD18 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
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]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,920 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg870.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.192
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 8 in