Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress Livewell Jon 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress Livewell Jon 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 Livewell Jon 2010 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 Jon 2010 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 Jon 2010 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
Beam62 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches62
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail258 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg117.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.258
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail41 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21
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 capacity748 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3 / 423 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeXpress
Modelnot available
ModelLivewell Jon
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat