Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress Tunnel Jon 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress Tunnel Jon 2009 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 Tunnel Jon 2009 tops out at 30 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 Tunnel Jon 2009 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 Tunnel Jon 2009 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 - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches192
Beamnot available
Beam75 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail427 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg193.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.427
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail50 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail23 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches23
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]27 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 max30 - 50 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity950 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3 / 450 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeXpress
Modelnot available
ModelTunnel Jon
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeTunnel