Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress H22B 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress H22B 2012 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 2012 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 Boats Skiff 185 2022 carries 18 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Xpress H22B 2012. 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 2012 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress H22B 2012 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 - Detail1,528 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg693.09
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1528
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 67 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 22 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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF150TLR
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 / 150 / 200 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
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBacktrack AW22
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 10 in