When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Excel Boats 751CRSS 2011 and the Excel Boats SE960 2012 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Excel Boats 751CRSS 2011 at 17,2 ft versus Excel Boats SE960 2012 at 19,2 ft. At 65 lbs and 112 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 Excel Boats SE960 2012 tops out at 130 hp. Engine specs for the Excel Boats 751CRSS 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Excel Boats SE960 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Excel Boats 751CRSS 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 SE960 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Excel Boats SE960 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Excel Boats 751CRSS 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.