Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress X21B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress X21B 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 X21B 2006 tops out at 225 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 X21B 2006 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress HD17 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress X21B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress X21B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress HD17 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches91
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]25.5 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches255
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,493 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg677.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1493
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.125 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 10 in