When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2011 and the Sundance K16CC 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sundance FX17 Flicker 2011 at 17,1 ft versus Sundance K16CC 2008 at 15,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sundance K16CC 2008 tips the scales at 705 lbs — 616 lbs less than the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2011 at 89 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 70 hp for the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2011 and 50 hp for the Sundance K16CC 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2011 carries 18 gallons versus 11 gallons in the Sundance K16CC 2008. 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 K16CC 2008 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Sundance FX17 Flicker 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sundance K16CC 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Sundance FX17 Flicker 2011 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the Sundance K16CC 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Bottom line: Choose the Sundance K16CC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sundance FX17 Flicker 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.