Exclusive First Look at the New Blue Excel Stormcat with Mercury Outboard!

Get a rare look at the first-ever blue Excel Stormcat, the latest in catfishing boats and the first to feature a powerful Mercury outboard! Filmed as a podcast at Marine Specialists during a busy boat show, I recorded detailed slow-motion clips of every part and added commentary from my desk to keep it copyright-safe.

Designed for catfish anglers, this Excel Stormcat merges ocean boat design with serious fishing upgrades. It has a massive 100-gallon livewell—80 gallons for catfish and 20 for bait—and the windshield is set two feet back for better casting room. An offshore bracket for the outboard and a transom door add to its versatility and ease of use.

Stick around to hear my thoughts on this rare, new catfish boat with a Mercury outboard and decide if it’s the best setup for big lake catfishing!