Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress Livewell - 1440LW 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress Livewell - 1440LW 2008 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 Livewell - 1440LW 2008 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 Livewell - 1440LW 2008 caps at 3. 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 Livewell - 1440LW 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in.
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet14
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches168
Beamnot available
Beam63 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches63
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail248 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg112.49
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.248
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail18 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches18
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]16 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity620 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3/400 lbs.
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeXpress
Modelnot available
ModelLivewell - 1440LW
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat