The Xpress Rear Entry - XP26RE 2008 is a pontoon design and the Xpress X21 2013 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Rear Entry - XP26RE 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress X21 2013 at 21,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress Rear Entry - XP26RE 2008 tips the scales at 2 255 lbs - 675 lbs more than the Xpress X21 2013 at 1 580 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 150 hp, the Xpress X21 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Xpress Rear Entry - XP26RE 2008's 115-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 Rear Entry - XP26RE 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Xpress X21 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 Rear Entry - XP26RE 2008 could be the deciding factor.