The Xpress DVX195 2011 is a deep-V design and the Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 DVX195 2011 at 19,5 ft versus Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress DVX195 2011 tips the scales at 1 673 lbs - 507 lbs more than the Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 at 1 166 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 225 hp, the Xpress DVX195 2011 has a 75-hp advantage over the Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Xpress DVX195 2011 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.