Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Xpress HD18 2011 vs Xpress HD20CCF 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Xpress HD18 2011 against a modified vee Xpress HD20CCF 2009 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 HD20CCF 2009 tops out at 130 hp. Engine specs for the Xpress HD18 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Xpress HD18 2011 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Xpress HD20CCF 2009 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches98
Width [transom] - Detail68 in
Width [transom] - Detail68 in
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inches26
Height - Inches26
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]21 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,166 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg528.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1166
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max130 - 150 hp (higher hp requires BayStar hydraulic steering option)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 775 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 0 in. (includes trailer and engine)