Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress H17SS 2010 vs Xpress HD18 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress H17SS 2010 is a modified-V design and the Xpress HD18 2011 is a flat-bottom 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.
The Xpress H17SS 2010 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Xpress HD18 2011 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress HD18 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Xpress H17SS 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress HD18 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress HD18 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress H17SS 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2010
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches97
Weight - Detail905 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg410.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.905
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail59 in.
Width [transom] - Detail68 in.
Height - Detail22 in.
Height - Detail26 in.
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inches22
Height - Inches26
Height [transom]21 in.
Height [transom]21 in.
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft.
Length overall - Detail18 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in.
Hull thickness0.1
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,315 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4/ 564 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 9 in. (length includes trailer and engine)
Trailer - Length over allnot available