Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 vs Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 vs Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Bottom line: The Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006 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) 2009 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-2 17 x 48
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet17
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 overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches204
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull thickness.125 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 vs Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006 — Common Questions
Which is the larger boat — the Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 or the Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006?
The Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006 is the longer of the two at 17,0 feet overall. The Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 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 X-2 17 x 48 2006 carry?
The Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006 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 X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 and Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Pro-Drive X 20 x 48 (18 in. sides) 2009 and the Pro-Drive X-2 17 x 48 2006 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.