2026 Excel Boats Shallow Water F4 1860

2026 Excel Boats Shallow Water F4 1860

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. Note: All models come standard with the (5052) .125 thick aluminum hulls. The optional 5086 .125 hulls are also available.

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.

Features may include:

Performance:

• Optimal 17-degree transoms for superior mud motor trim control
• Full Flat Floor
• Triple Taper Chine
• All Welded Hull
• Longitudinal Full Length 2″ X 4″ Ribs – 6063 Alloy
• High Transom Only

Comfort & Convenience:

• F4 Step Deck 
• Extruded Gunwale (w/rubber rub rail and slotted interior for accessory mounting)
• Bow Rails 
• Full Flotation
• Starboard Gunwale Storage Trays with Cup Holder 
• E.I.P (Excel Improved Pod Seats) Rear Deck
• Front Deck Fuel Tank Storage Area
• Gun & Rod Storage Box 
• Slide-in Storage Under Driver’s Seat 
• High Front Deck
• Front Deck Storage with Mesh Panel Cover 

Options:

• .125 Upgrade (5086) 
• Full Line of Mud Buddy Shallow Water Motors 
• Rear Hand Rails 
• Seat Base – Deck – Reinforced 
• Camo (Optifade™ Marsh, Optifade™ Timber, Max-4, Natural Gear Green and Brown & Old School) 
• Built-In Bow 3,000lb KFI Winch 
• LED Headlight 
• Trolling Motor Kit (Mount & Plug) 
• 6 GA Trolling Motor Harness 
• Bluetooth Stereo
• Turtlebox Speaker 
• CLASSIC LIGHT PACKAGE:
• 3/4” LED White Compartment Lights (Up to Six QTY depending on options & model), -3/4” LED Colored Floor Lights (4 QTY Standard), – 2 Interior LED Strip Lights, – Available in Red, White, Blue & Green
• ADVANCED RGBW LIGHT PACKAGE:
• 3/4” LED White Compartment Lights (Up to Six QTY depending on options & model), – 1” RGBW LED Floor Lights (4 QTY Standard), – 2 Interior RGBW LED Strip Lights, – RGBW Mounted Controller, – RGBW Underwater Transom Lights
• Built-In 11 Gallon Fuel Tank
• Extra Tempress Seat w/ Optifade Upgrade 
• Extra Centric Seat w/ Optifade Upgrade 
• 13″ Seat Pole 
• E.I.P Model – Aerated Live well
• Cup & Shell Holder 
• Mud Buddy Remote Trim Switch On Grab Bar 
• Spud Pole & Bracket 
• Full Line of Minnkota Trolling Motors