Matching a flat Excel Boats 1851SWF 2011 against a modified vee Excel Boats 860CRSC 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 — Excel Boats 1851SWF 2011 at 18,0 ft versus Excel Boats 860CRSC 2011 at 18,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Excel Boats 1851SWF 2011 tips the scales at 695 lbs — 598 lbs more than the Excel Boats 860CRSC 2011 at 97 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 Excel Boats 1851SWF 2011 carries a rated maximum of 7 hp. Engine data for the Excel Boats 860CRSC 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Excel Boats 860CRSC 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Excel Boats 1851SWF 2011 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 860CRSC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Excel Boats 860CRSC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Excel Boats 1851SWF 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.