Matching a flat Excel Boats 1860B86CC 2012 against a modified vee Excel Boats SE960 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 1860B86CC 2012 at 18,0 ft versus Excel Boats SE960 2011 at 19,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Excel Boats 1860B86CC 2012 tips the scales at 825 lbs — 713 lbs more than the Excel Boats SE960 2011 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 SE960 2011 has a 143-hp advantage over the Excel Boats 1860B86CC 2012's 7-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Excel Boats SE960 2011 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Excel Boats 1860B86CC 2012 with its 7-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.