The Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 vs Sundance SV205Bay 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 at 17,1 ft versus Sundance SV205Bay 2007 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sundance SV205Bay 2007 tips the scales at 1 980 lbs - 1 120 lbs less than the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 at 860 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 150 hp, the Sundance SV205Bay 2007 has a 90-hp advantage over the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010's 60-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sundance SV205Bay 2007 carries 45 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sundance SV205Bay 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sundance SV205Bay 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sundance SV205Bay 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sundance FX17 Flicker 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.