Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD15DB 2007 vs Xpress HD17 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD15DB 2007 vs Xpress HD17 2011 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Xpress HD15DB 2007 carries a rated maximum of 25 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 HD17 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Xpress HD15DB 2007 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress HD17 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress HD17 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress HD15DB 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.7
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches67
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail16/21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters2.54
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches0.76
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail536 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg243.13
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.536
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]21.5 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches204
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thickness0.1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25/40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity775 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available