Matching a flat Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2011 against a modified vee Pro-Drive X 16 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Pro-Drive X 16 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pro-Drive X 16 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.