Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD16PF 2007 vs Xpress HD17 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD16PF 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 HD16PF 2007 carries a rated maximum of 40 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 HD16PF 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 HD16PF 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 - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail681 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg308.9
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.681
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches192
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 thickness0.100 in
Hull thickness0.1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity800 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available