Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 boat specs
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Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008
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Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 boat specs
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Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008
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Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 vs Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a flat Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 against a pontoon Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 measures 21,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 tips the scales at 384 lbs — 366 lbs more than the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 at 18 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 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
MakeXpress
MakeXpress
ModelLivewell - 1650LW
ModelSuper Sport - XP21SS
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam74 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail384 lbs
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kg174.18
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.384
Weight - lbs.18
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]16 or 21 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches254
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30-70 hp (Higher horsepower ratings are for remote steering only)
Engine max90 - 115 hp (higher hp requires triple toon performance upgrade)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,270 lbs
Maximum people4/550 lbs
Maximum people11 / 1,551 lbs
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in

Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 vs Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 or the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008?
The Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 5,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 or the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008?
For trailering, the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 has the edge at 18 lbs dry weight versus 384 lbs for the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 is rated to a maximum of 90 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 tops out at 30 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 and Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Xpress Livewell - 1650LW 2008 and the Xpress Super Sport - XP21SS 2008 are built by Xpress. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.