Matching a modified vee Xpress Tournament Series - X22TS 2008 against a tunnel Xpress XP170 Jet 2013 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 Tournament Series - X22TS 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress XP170 Jet 2013 at 17,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress Tournament Series - X22TS 2008 tips the scales at 1 797 lbs — 1 705 lbs more than the Xpress XP170 Jet 2013 at 92 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 300 hp, the Xpress Tournament Series - X22TS 2008 has a 210-hp advantage over the Xpress XP170 Jet 2013's 90-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 Tournament Series - X22TS 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress XP170 Jet 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 Tournament Series - X22TS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress Tournament Series - X22TS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress XP170 Jet 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.