Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress H22B-SS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress H22B-SS 2011 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 H22B-SS 2011 tops out at 115 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 H22B-SS 2011 carries 31 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 H22B-SS 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress H22B-SS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress H22B-SS 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 Boats Skiff 185 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches264
Beamnot available
Beam95 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,219 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg552.93
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1219
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail67 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail22 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches22
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 - 150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 1,128 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeXpress
Modelnot available
ModelH22B-SS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.125
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft