Both the Xpress X19SS 2011 and the Xpress X22 Bay 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Xpress X22 Bay 2011 measures 22,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress X19SS 2011 at 19,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress X22 Bay 2011 tips the scales at 1 709 lbs - 319 lbs less than the Xpress X19SS 2011 at 1 390 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 200 hp for the Xpress X19SS 2011 and 200 hp for the Xpress X22 Bay 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Xpress X22 Bay 2011 carries 44 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Xpress X19SS 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 X22 Bay 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress X19SS 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress X22 Bay 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress X22 Bay 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress X19SS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.