Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress X24 Bay 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress X24 Bay 2011 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 X24 Bay 2011 tops out at 250 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 5 gallons in the Xpress X24 Bay 2011. 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 X24 Bay 2011 is rated for 7 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 X24 Bay 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress X24 Bay 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 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 - Detail24 ft
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches288
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,112 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg957.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2112
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail80 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail25 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.64
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches25
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]26 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 / 987 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeXpress
Modelnot available
ModelX24 Bay
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.125
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 6 in