Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD17SC 2006 vs Xpress HD18 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD17SC 2006 vs Xpress HD18 2011 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 HD17SC 2006 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Xpress HD18 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress HD18 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Xpress HD17SC 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress HD18 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress HD18 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress HD17SC 2006 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 Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail920 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg417.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.92
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]21.5 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches216
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail68 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thickness0.1
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available