Matching a flat Excel Boats 1860F86OFP 2012 against a modified vee Excel Boats Bay Pro 203 2013 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 1860F86OFP 2012 at 18,0 ft versus Excel Boats Bay Pro 203 2013 at 20,3 ft. At 75 lbs and 155 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Excel Boats Bay Pro 203 2013 has a 143-hp advantage over the Excel Boats 1860F86OFP 2012'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 Bay Pro 203 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Excel Boats 1860F86OFP 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Excel Boats Bay Pro 203 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Excel Boats Bay Pro 203 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 20,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Excel Boats 1860F86OFP 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.