Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 vs Pro-Drive X Series 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 against a flat Pro-Drive X Series 2011 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.
Bottom line: The Pro-Drive X Series 2011 at 16,0 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
ModelX 20 x 48 (18 in. sides)
ModelX Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet16
Beamnot available
Beam48 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches48
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail18 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.46
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches18
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]4 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 vs Pro-Drive X Series 2011 — Common Questions
Which is the larger boat — the Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 or the Pro-Drive X Series 2011?
The Pro-Drive X Series 2011 is the longer of the two at 16,0 feet overall. The Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 14,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many passengers can the Pro-Drive X Series 2011 carry?
The Pro-Drive X Series 2011 has an official capacity rating of 4 people. Capacity data wasn't available for the other model in this comparison — verify directly with the dealer.
Are the Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 and Pro-Drive X Series 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2008 and the Pro-Drive X Series 2011 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.