The Xpress X22 Bay 2011 is a modified-V design and the Xpress XP180 Jet 2013 is a tunnel hull design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Xpress X22 Bay 2011 measures 22,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress XP180 Jet 2013 at 18,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress X22 Bay 2011 tips the scales at 1 709 lbs - 664 lbs more than the Xpress XP180 Jet 2013 at 1 045 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Xpress X22 Bay 2011 has a 85-hp advantage over the Xpress XP180 Jet 2013's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Xpress X22 Bay 2011 carries 44 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Xpress XP180 Jet 2013. 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 XP180 Jet 2013 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 XP180 Jet 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.