Both the Xpress H17 2011 and the Xpress XP20 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 - Xpress H17 2011 at 17,0 ft versus Xpress XP20 2010 at 20,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress XP20 2010 tips the scales at 1 190 lbs - 239 lbs less than the Xpress H17 2011 at 951 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 - 115 hp for the Xpress H17 2011 and 115 hp for the Xpress XP20 2010. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress XP20 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Xpress H17 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress XP20 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress XP20 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress H17 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.