Matching a modified vee Xpress HD22CCF 2011 against a deep vee Xpress Yukon 18 2010 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 HD22CCF 2011 measures 22,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress Yukon 18 2010 at 18,0 feet (2010). 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 HD22CCF 2011 and 115 hp for the Xpress Yukon 18 2010. 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 HD22CCF 2011 carries 31 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Xpress Yukon 18 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress HD22CCF 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Xpress Yukon 18 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress HD22CCF 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress HD22CCF 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 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.