Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD17 2011 vs Xpress Xplorer Bass - Jet CC Series (XP18CC Jet) 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Xpress HD17 2011 against a tunnel Xpress Xplorer Bass - Jet CC Series (XP18CC Jet) 2013 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 Xplorer Bass - Jet CC Series (XP18CC Jet) 2013 tops out at 115 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 Xplorer Bass - Jet CC Series (XP18CC Jet) 2013 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 Xplorer Bass - Jet CC Series (XP18CC Jet) 2013 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
ModelXplorer Bass - Jet CC Series (XP18CC Jet)
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
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 - DetailSide: 24 in
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches24
Height - Inches24
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]26 or 28 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches216
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,045 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg474
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1045
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF90JA
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 max115 jet
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 564 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailBackTrack single axle AWHD17
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in