Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress XP20CC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 vs Xpress XP20CC 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 XP20CC 2012 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Xpress Boats Skiff 185 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 18 gal and 18 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress XP20CC 2012 is rated for 8 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 XP20CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress XP20CC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,3 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 - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet20.25
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches243
Beamnot available
Beam95 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,261 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg571.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1261
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 67 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF115LA
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 / 150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 1,128 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeXpress
Modelnot available
ModelXP20CC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBacktrack AWHD2
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft