Matching a modified vee Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 against a flat Xpress HD17 2011 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.
The Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Xpress HD17 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 HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress HD17 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress HD Bay Series - HD20Bay 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress HD17 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.