Currently searching for a used Xpress Hyperlift and my wallet is telling me to go for a used 17’. Would I regret the decision to go with the 17’ and not a larger size?

I’ve only had experience with an 18’.  It had a Yamaha 115 on it.  It ran good and handled well.  It had the lift of a glass boat.  It fished well and had big rod lockers.

 

Like any other aluminum it blew around in the wind.

Consider where you fish and storage plus engine HP. I would avoid any bass boat used in salt water.

Tom

You will have to be mindful of approaching weather. Thiat applies to fiberglass as well. 

 

Often times a bigger boat gets you in more trouble because you get a false sense of security.