When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Xcursion X-19C 2012 and the Xcursion X-19C-B 2013 are pontoon 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Xcursion X-19C-B 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Xcursion X-19C 2012's 75-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 Xcursion X-19C 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Xcursion X-19C-B 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xcursion X-19C 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xcursion X-19C 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xcursion X-19C-B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.