Matching a flat Xpress AWD16 2013 against a modified vee Xpress HD-VJ Jon Series 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Xpress AWD16 2013 at 16,0 ft versus Xpress HD-VJ Jon Series 2013 at 15,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress AWD16 2013 tips the scales at 681 lbs — 626 lbs more than the Xpress HD-VJ Jon Series 2013 at 55 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 50 hp, the Xpress AWD16 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Xpress HD-VJ Jon Series 2013's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 3 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Xpress HD-VJ Jon Series 2013 comes in at 2 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the Xpress AWD16 2013. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Xpress AWD16 2013 and its 50-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Xpress HD-VJ Jon Series 2013 with its 25-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.