Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress DVX165 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress DVX165 2010 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 DVX165 2010 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Xpress DVX165 2010 carries 24 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022. 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 Boats Skiff 185 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Xpress DVX165 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 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 DVX165 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16.5
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches198
Beamnot available
Beam92 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches92
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise13℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,060 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg480.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.106
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail69 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 564 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeXpress
Modelnot available
ModelDVX165
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 0 in. (includes trailer and engine)