benbroker Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I have searched for a several hours now on the web trying to decipher the difference between the 17 HPX I have taken on trade and now own, and a 17 HPX S. My boat is a 2006 HPX with a 90 HP 4 stroke Yamaha. So by what i have been able to determine must be an HPXV. Is this correct? So what is the difference between what I now own and a 17 HPX S. Assuming that by the engine HP I have it is an HPV. I have searched all of the forums, as well as th mfg sites prior to posting this and still have no idea as to how the two models differ other then size of engine. Please help. Sorry I am so stupid. Owned a lot of boats but rarely have been so confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 The S is slightly longer than the V (+11") and has a softer entry = less V therefore a flatter hull. Its a shallower poling skiff than the V. Both boats have their respective pros and cons. They are similar boats but to the discerning flats fisherman they are noticeable and will sway the decision as to which boat to go with. My opinion is the V will handle choppier conditions well whereas S will get you shallower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 One major difference is, the V has a V bottom in the stern and the S basically has a flat bottom. I don't think they made an S in 06, I think its pretty new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 What did you trade for it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 HPX-V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 HPX - S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 8 hours ago, wayne said: HPX-V Dang Honson's V was sooo bad! 2 Smoke Baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbroker Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 On 1/28/2018 at 9:09 PM, wayne said: What did you trade for it ? I took it on trade against a Robalo 22. Going through it now and sorting things out. Was a tender on the bow of a Sportfisherman I brokered for a customer. Captain was not the most professional in wiring and had to redo most of what he had done. Another question is how does the air control system work? There is a valve on the console marked air control and it rotates to open and closed. Assume it supplies air to the live wells, but how? Is there a pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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