Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD18 2011 vs Xpress HD18SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Xpress HD18 2011 vs Xpress HD18SC 2007 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 HD18SC 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Xpress HD18 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 HD18SC 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress HD18 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 HD18SC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress HD18SC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress HD18 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 Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches95
Width [transom] - Detail68 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]22 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches216
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,159 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg525.71
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1159
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in