Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress SV Utility Series - SV16CC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Xpress HD17 2011 against a modified vee Xpress SV Utility Series - SV16CC 2008 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 SV Utility Series - SV16CC 2008 tops out at 50 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 SV Utility Series - SV16CC 2008 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 SV Utility Series - SV16CC 2008 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
ModelHD17
ModelSV Utility Series - SV16CC
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches81
Width [transom] - Detail60 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail24 in
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Inches24
Height - Inches21
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches192
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail682 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg309.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.682
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3 / 423 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allPK Length: 21 ft. 0 in. (includes trailer and engine)