Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 boat specs
Pro-Drive
Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013
2013
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Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 boat specs
Pro-Drive
Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008
2008
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Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 vs Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a flat Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 against a modified vee Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 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.

The Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 wasn't available.

Bottom line: The Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 at 17,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakePro-Drive
MakePro-Drive
ModelSBX (Self Bail) Series
ModelX 20 x 48 (18 in. sides)
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam67 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. bottom
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [deck]4 ft
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available

Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 vs Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 or the Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008?
The Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 is the longer of the two at 17,0 feet overall. The Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 15,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many passengers can the Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 carry?
The Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 has an official capacity rating of 5 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Are the Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 and Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Pro-Drive SBX (Self Bail) Series 2013 and the Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 are built by Pro-Drive. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.