The Sundance B20CCR 2013 vs Sundance F17 FLX 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sundance B20CCR 2013 measures 19,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sundance F17 FLX 2006 at 16,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sundance B20CCR 2013 tips the scales at 1 525 lbs — 480 lbs more than the Sundance F17 FLX 2006 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 130 hp, the Sundance B20CCR 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Sundance F17 FLX 2006's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sundance B20CCR 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sundance F17 FLX 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sundance B20CCR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sundance B20CCR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sundance F17 FLX 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.