Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 boat specs
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Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010
2010
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Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 boat specs
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Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008
2008
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Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 vs Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 is a modified-V design and the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is a pontoon 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 at 16,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 tips the scales at 2 000 lbs - 1 320 lbs less than the Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 at 680 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 115 hp, the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 has a 65-hp advantage over the Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010's 50-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Xpress HD16PF-SS 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 Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress HD16PF-SS 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
MakeXpress
MakeXpress
ModelHD16PF-SS
ModelRear Entry - XP23RE
Model Year2010
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail680 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs.
Weight - kg308.44
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.680
Weight - lbs.2000
Width [transom] - Detail51 in.
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail16 ft.
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches278
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailN/A
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,510 lbs.
Maximum people4 / 564 lbs.
Maximum people12/1,692 lbs.
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 7 in. (length includes trailer and engine)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in.

Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 vs Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 or the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008?
The Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is the longer of the two at 23,0 feet overall. The Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 7,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 or the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008?
For trailering, the Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 has the edge at 680 lbs dry weight versus 2 000 lbs for the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is rated to a maximum of 115 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 tops out at 50 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that - matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 and Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Xpress HD16PF-SS 2010 and the Xpress Rear Entry - XP23RE 2008 are built by Xpress. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.