Matching a deep vee Bass Cat Calico 2013 against a flat Bass Cat Skiff Cat 18 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bass Cat Calico 2013 at 18,5 ft versus Bass Cat Skiff Cat 18 2011 at 17,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bass Cat Skiff Cat 18 2011 tips the scales at 885 lbs — 864 lbs less than the Bass Cat Calico 2013 at 21 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 Bass Cat Calico 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Bass Cat Skiff Cat 18 2011'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 Bass Cat Calico 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Bass Cat Skiff Cat 18 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bass Cat Calico 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bass Cat Calico 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bass Cat Skiff Cat 18 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.