The 2026 Excel 1860 Shallow Water F4 is an 18-foot aluminum runabout built to operate in shallow water. Powered by a Mud Buddy 40 HDR EFI surface-drive engine, the boat features a hull design optimized for performance over skinny water, logs, mud, and vegetation. The F4 hull incorporates a slick bottom and tapered chine for responsive turning, along with a step deck that doubles as an entry platform and observation point.
The boat comes equipped with a Camo LED bow headlight, port-side livewell, spud poles, 11-gallon fuel tank, troller kit, Mud Buddy grab handle with trim switch, and two Tempress seats with poles. Interior color is Dirty Grey. The aluminum Diamond City trailer features deluxe LED lights, aluminum mag rims, belly-mounted spare tire, and swing tongue.
Length
18.00 FT
Beam
6.25 FT
Material
Aluminum
Shape
Modified-V
Engines
1
Engine Make
Mud Buddy
Engine Model
40 HDR EFI
Power
NaN HP
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel
11 GAL