Matching a flat Excel Boats 1645SWF4 2013 against a modified vee Excel Boats SE960 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Excel Boats SE960 2012 measures 19,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Excel Boats 1645SWF4 2013 at 16,0 feet (2013). At 47 lbs and 112 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Excel Boats SE960 2012 has a 95-hp advantage over the Excel Boats 1645SWF4 2013's 35-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 Excel Boats SE960 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Excel Boats 1645SWF4 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Excel Boats SE960 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Excel Boats SE960 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Excel Boats 1645SWF4 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.