Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 vs Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 or the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008?

The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 and Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 share an 12 ft. 7 in. (3.85 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 or the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008?

The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 has the bigger tank at 115 gallons, versus 57 gallons on the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008. That 58-gallon difference translates to roughly 174–291 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 and Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 and the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 are built by Excite Cat. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 vs Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008

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Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 vs Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 — A Close Look at Two Catamarans

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 and the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 are catamaran designs with fiberglass 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?

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeExcite Cat

ModelExcitecat 81

ModelExcitecat 810 Fly

Model Year2008

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam12 ft. 7 in. (3.85 m)

Beam12.6 ft. (3.85 m)

Beam - Meters3.84

Beam - Inches151

Beam - Inches151.2

Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 6 in. (0.75 m)

Draft [max] - Detail2.5 ft. (0.75 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.76

Draft [max] - Inches3

Length - Feet24

Length - Inches6

Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 5 in. (8.08 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.48 m)

Length overall - Meters7.47

Length overall - Inches294

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters7.48

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeCatamaran

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard2 x 160 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail115 gal. (435 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 x 56.8 gal. (2 x 215 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters435.32

Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77

Fuel tank capacity - Gal115

Fuel tank capacity - Gal56.8

Fuel typeDiesel

Drive typeV-drive

Performance

Cruising speed18 kts

Cruising speednot available

Maximum speed22 kts

Maximum speednot available

Operational Info

Water capacity26 gal. (98 l)

Water capacity26.4 gal. (100 l)

Maximum people8

Maximum peoplenot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (58 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal15

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 vs Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 or the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008?

The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 and Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 share an 12 ft. 7 in. (3.85 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 or the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008?

The Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 has the bigger tank at 115 gallons, versus 57 gallons on the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008. That 58-gallon difference translates to roughly 174–291 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 and Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 2008 and the Excite Cat Excitecat 810 Fly 2008 are built by Excite Cat. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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