The Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is a pontoon design and the Xpress Yukon 195 2011 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 Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress Yukon 195 2011 at 19,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 tips the scales at 2 000 lbs - 327 lbs more than the Xpress Yukon 195 2011 at 1 673 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 115 hp for the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 and 115 hp for the Xpress Yukon 195 2011. 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Xpress Yukon 195 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 could be the deciding factor.