Matching a flat Excel Boats 1851SWF4 2012 against a modified vee Excel Boats 1954SWV4 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 1851SWF4 2012 at 18,0 ft versus Excel Boats 1954SWV4 2011 at 19,0 ft. At 714 lbs and 765 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 7 hp for the Excel Boats 1851SWF4 2012 and 7 hp for the Excel Boats 1954SWV4 2011. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Excel Boats 1954SWV4 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Excel Boats 1851SWF4 2012 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 1954SWV4 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Excel Boats 1954SWV4 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Excel Boats 1851SWF4 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.