Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress Limited - X18LE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress Limited - X18LE 2006 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 Limited - X18LE 2006 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Xpress HD17 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress HD17 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Xpress Limited - X18LE 2006 caps at 4. 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 Limited - X18LE 2006 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
ModelHD17
ModelLimited - X18LE
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches95
Width [transom] - Detail60 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]22 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,294 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg586.95
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1294
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,325 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 2 in