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2023 Excel Shallow Water F4 1860

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Year2023

MakeExcel

ModelShallow Water F4 1860

Product Features

Description

The original step deck transom boat.

This shallow water F4 hull was designed to obtain optimal performance from a surface-drive motor such as a Mud Buddy. The F4’s slick bottom glides over skinny water, logs, mud and vegetation with ease and with the least bit of resistance. The tapered chine provides unparalleled turning capabilities. The F4 step-deck allows you to effortlessly climb in-and-out of the boat and serves as a vantage point for your retriever. This innovative step deck introduced by Excel's owner over 18 years ago with the Mud Buddy MR-18 Mallard with hunt deck, started the shallow water boat step deck revolution and has set the standard for all high-end shallow water duck boats.

Key Features

F4 Triple Taper Hull: Excel shallow water boats with the triple taper chine roll into turns with limited slip. These hulls plane quickly, turn on a dime and are specifically designed for shallow water surface drive mud motors. Coupled with our F4 step deck, nothing matches the performance of this hull in shallow water.
Mud Buddy Motors: All brands of mud motors work well on our Excel boats. Full feature surface drive motors like the Mud Buddy with electric shift F-N-R, tough outdrives and reliable power allow the Excel to go places others can only imagine. Whether in the deep timber of Arkansas, the beautiful backwaters of the Everglades, mystical swamps of Louisiana or the shallow vast grass marshes of the West, this is the boat to own.
Control Panel: Our recessed panel prevents accidental switch bumps. The convenient control panel has water resistant switches, automatic circuit breakers and two interior lights. Switches control the bilge, interior lights, optional headlight, running lights and accessories. The 12 volt plug allows easy accessory charging. The fuel gauge is available with the optional built in fuel tank.
LED Headlight Option: The twin LED 5800 lumen headlight guides you through the darkest marshes or timber. The lights can be adjusted upwards or downwards as needed for your boat design, and the lights rotate around for backing the boat. Turn the light to the side to put out your decoys. The headlight switch is located on the driver control panel.
Water Resistant Storage: All our water resistant storage and gun boxes have a raised lip that fits into the box lid. This feature prevents normal rainfall and water splashes from getting into the sealed box below. However, be careful at car washes where high pressure spray can seep up and over the water resistant seal. This feature is a premium standard feature on all Excel brand boats.
Built-In Fuel Tank Option: The optional built-in 11 gallon fuel tank is a convenient add on feature for your new Excel boat. Included is a front deck mesh cover with two storage pockets. The tank filler is located on the front deck for easy access.

Specifications

Length: 18'
Bottom: 60"
Beam: 75"
Persons/Lbs.: 5 persons/603 lbs
Transom Height: 20"
Gunwale Height: 25"
Hull Thickness: .100
Max HP: 70 HP
Max Weight Passengers and Gear: 1231 lbs

Standard Features

F4 Step Deck
Khaki or OD Green
Optimal 17 degree transoms for superior mud motor trim control
Rod and Gun Storage
Bow Rails
Full Flotation
Starboard Gunwale Storage Tray with Cup Holder
Triple Taper Chine
Full Flat Floor
Extruded Gunwale (w/rubber rub rail and slotted interior for accessory mounting)
Front Deck Fuel Tank Storage Area
Welded-in and Riveted Full Floors
Longitudinal Full Length 2" X 4" Ribs - 6063 Alloy
Gun and Rod Storage Box(s)
High Transom Only
Navigation Lights
Fold-Down Stand up Bar (3-pin adjustable)
EIP (Excel Improved Pods) Model Rear Deck
Drivers Seat Slide in Storage
High Front Deck
Front Deck Storage with Mesh Panel Cover
Recessed Light Control Panel w/Interior Courtesy Light, 12Volt Plug & Rocker Switches with Breakers
Bilge 800 GPH

Optional Features

.125 Upgrade (5052)
.125 Upgrade (5086)
Bull Nose 1/4" Tubular Bow Front (Available for all Models)
Rear Hand Rails
Seat Bases on Floor & Decks (specify location)
Camo (Optifade™ Marsh, Optifade™ Timber, Max-4, Natural Gear, & Old School)
Interior Superliner Coating
Built-In 3,000lb KFI Winch (Except Bull Nose Option)
Twin 5800 Lumen LED Headlights
Interior LED Lighting (White, Blue, Red or Green LED’s)
Built-In 11 Gallon Fuel Tank
E.I.P Model - Aerated Live well
Cup & Shell Holder
Spud Poles
Trolling Motor Kit
Full Line of Minnkota Trolling Motors
Full Line of Mud Buddy Shallow Water Motors

Hull Optional Colors

OD Green Standard
Khaki Standard
Optifade&trade
Timber
Optifade&trade
Marsh
Natural Gear Green
Natural Gear Brown
Max 4
Old School

Product Specs

Engine

Max HP	70 HP

General

Length Overall	18 ft.
Beam	75 in.
Dry Weight	1231 lb. (plus passengers and gear)
Max Person Capacity	5 persons
Fuel Capacity	Optional: 11 gal.
Max Carry Load	603 lb.