Matching a deep vee Xpress DVX 165 2013 against a modified vee Xpress XP16PFC 2012 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 DVX 165 2013 at 16,5 ft versus Xpress XP16PFC 2012 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress DVX 165 2013 tips the scales at 923 lbs — 248 lbs more than the Xpress XP16PFC 2012 at 675 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 90 hp, the Xpress DVX 165 2013 has a 30-hp advantage over the Xpress XP16PFC 2012's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 18 gal and 18 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress DVX 165 2013 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Xpress XP16PFC 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress DVX 165 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Xpress DVX 165 2013 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Xpress XP16PFC 2012. 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.