Matching a flat Excel Boats 1851V86TGB 2013 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 1851V86TGB 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Excel Boats 1954SWV4 2011 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Excel Boats 1954SWV4 2011 tips the scales at 765 lbs — 691 lbs less than the Excel Boats 1851V86TGB 2013 at 74 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 7 hp for the Excel Boats 1851V86TGB 2013 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 1851V86TGB 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 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 1851V86TGB 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.