Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress XP170 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD17 2011 is a flat-bottom design and the Xpress XP170 2012 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Xpress XP170 2012 tops out at 70 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 XP170 2012 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 XP170 2012 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
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches86
Width [transom] - Detail60 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 60 in.
Height - Detail24 in.
Height - DetailSides: 24 in.
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches24
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]21 in.
Height [transom]21 in.
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail17 ft.
Length overall - Detail17 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches204
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail920 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg417.3
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.920
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
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF50TLR
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max70 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 564 lbs.
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBacktrack AWHD17
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in.