Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress X25RE 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress X25RE 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 X25RE 2006 tops out at 130 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 X25RE 2006 is rated for 18 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 X25RE 2006 could be the deciding factor.
The Xpress X25RE 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Xpress HD17 2011 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress X25RE 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 25,0 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 - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches102
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]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches306
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,155 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg977.49
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2155
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max130 hp
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people18
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 8 in