Matching a flat Excel Boats 1851F86OFP 2013 against a modified vee Excel Boats 2072VCC 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 1851F86OFP 2013 measures 18,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Excel Boats 2072VCC 2012 at 2,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Excel Boats 1851F86OFP 2013 tips the scales at 725 lbs — 613 lbs more than the Excel Boats 2072VCC 2012 at 112 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 Excel Boats 2072VCC 2012 has a 143-hp advantage over the Excel Boats 1851F86OFP 2013's 7-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 2072VCC 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Excel Boats 1851F86OFP 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Excel Boats 2072VCC 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Excel Boats 2072VCC 2012 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 104 lbs per hp for the Excel Boats 1851F86OFP 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.