Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress Striker 17 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress Striker 17 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 Striker 17 2012 tops out at 60 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 Striker 17 2012 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 Striker 17 2012 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 - Detail17 ft
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches204
Beamnot available
Beam86 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail920 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg417.3
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.92
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 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
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF40LA
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 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
ModelStriker 17
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBear ABV66-16
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in