Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Quintrex 450 Hornet 2023 vs Quintrex F420 Explorer 2026 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Quintrex 450 Hornet 2023 vs Quintrex F420 Explorer 2026 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Quintrex 450 Hornet 2023 has a 86-hp advantage over the Quintrex F420 Explorer 2026's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 4 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 Quintrex 450 Hornet 2023 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Quintrex F420 Explorer 2026 with its 4-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail15.80 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. (4.4 m)
Length - Feet15.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters4.82
Length overall - Meters4.4
Length overall - Inches190
Length overall - Inches173
Beam7.50 ft
Beam74 in. (1.89 m)
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters1.89
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inches74
Displacement1157.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepower4
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typenot available
Motor Weight - Detailnot available
Motor Weight - Detail254 lbs. (115 kg)
Motor Weight - kgnot available
Motor Weight - kg115
Motor Weight - lbs.not available
Motor Weight - lbs.254
Transom Shaft Lengthnot available
Transom Shaft LengthLS
Operational Info
TrailerableYes
Trailerablenot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail308 lbs. (139.5 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg139.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.308
Body / Hull
Top Sidesnot available
Top Sides1.6mm
Bottom Sidesnot available
Bottom Sides2mm
Transom Materialnot available
Transom Material2.00mm
Features
Glove Boxnot available
Glove BoxYes
Anchor Gussetnot available
Anchor GussetYes
Fighter Series Hullnot available
Fighter Series HullYes
Handle Bownot available
Handle BowYes
Handles Transomnot available
Handles TransomYes
Railsnot available
RailsBowrails / Side
Seatsnot available
SeatsBench
Options / Other
Quintrex Fish Bagnot available
Quintrex Fish Bag100cm / 150cm
Coversnot available
CoversBimini & Envelope
Carpetnot available
CarpetFloor
Fuel Tank Racknot available
Fuel Tank RackCarpet
Casting Platformnot available
Casting PlatformOption
Rear Casting Platformnot available
Rear Casting PlatformOption
Side Consolenot available
Side ConsoleOption
Accessory Kitnot available
Accessory KitOption
Rod Holdersnot available
Rod Holders2
Transom Step & Railnot available
Transom Step & RailOption
Bow Mount Motor Bracketnot available
Bow Mount Motor BracketOption
Side Decks Extrudednot available
Side Decks ExtrudedOption
Side Pocketsnot available
Side PocketsOption
Transducer Bracketnot available
Transducer BracketOption
Painted Hullnot available
Painted HullOption
Paintnot available
Paintall over colour
Seatsnot available
SeatsAngler Sport
Stripenot available
StripeOption
Vinyl Wrapnot available
Vinyl WrapOption