Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Excel Boats 1544VDB 2011 vs Excel Boats 1745SWV4 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Excel Boats 1544VDB 2011 against a flat Excel Boats 1745SWV4 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Excel Boats 1544VDB 2011 and 35 hp for the Excel Boats 1745SWV4 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 3 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Excel Boats 1544VDB 2011 and Excel Boats 1745SWV4 2012 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeExcel Boats
MakeExcel Boats
Model1544VDB
Model1745SWV4
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches66
Beam - Inches6
Height - DetailSide: 22 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches22
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]17 or 20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches204
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches23
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail520 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.52
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail45 in. bottom
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.1
Hull thickness0.100 / 0.125
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxMB 35
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity420 lbs
Maximum capacity450 lbs
Maximum people3
Maximum people3