Dale Kallaway at Two Rivers Boatworks tackles one of his most ambitious projects yet, a hand-painted faux wood design on the custom HydraStepp. My Nitro z18 airing it out ?? This is the FIRST aluminum boat to offer all fiberglass truly waterproof compartments with Gasketted lids and compression hardware. GA: Bass-heads pass on after collision at Thurmond. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Supposedly a shot from Lake Biwa, Japan for real? In recent years, brands like Ranger, Vexus, Crestliner and XPress are offering tournament-rigged aluminum boats which compete with fiberglass models at all levels. It has higher freeboard. Jay Kumar is the guy who created BassFan.com, co-hosted Loudmouth Bass with Zona, was a B.A.S.S. Ranger all the way. Heard the TN Vols have expanded their search for a football coach to include folks who coach bass teams. A friend of mine called and told me he would be fishing the MWC in one this year. Go look at things like how the rods for the passenger willlay. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Depending on your dealer you could get a Ranger with most any brand engine you want. I happened to be at a dealer when a nice gentleman was picking his up. Trust me, you will either upgrade or get out of boating. As for the Johnny Morris purchase, it is a non issue. They'll be some cross over but no way they pick and choose who they want like you describe. I was not able to make it to the boat show and check out the Vexus boats. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Caymas 34 CT: Ultimate Stability, Storage & Fishabilty, Stingray 211DC: A Family-Friendly Entry Packed with Amenities, East Cape Boats: The Driest Riding Boats on the Market, Contender 26BAY: A Bay Boat Made to Concur Any Conditions, Customizing a Donzi 38 ZSF with a Laser-Etched Dash Panel, Adding Details to the Faux Wood HydraStepp, How to Paint Realistic Wood Grain Like a Professional, Must-Know Oil Change Tips for Outboard Motors. Hopefully that grows relatively quickly. I know that Ranger is considered the "Cadillac" of bass boats, but your paying for that name and quality. The new boats, once set up right are much faster. Any idea why FLW would get in bed with a holding company? I'm sure whichever boat will last me as long as I will need it as I'm sure I will not beat it to death anytime soon. I know the wait time on ordering them is quite a while but that's okay. If this is your first visit, be sure to They started off with the tin series because it was the easiest for them to get that line started. 16. First I suggest you sit in each one. It may seem minimal, but there doesnt seem to be a function for it and it would obscure vision at some level. From my own experience smoother and drier than a comparable Nitro. These are all put in place to separate the Vexus aluminum from other aluminum boats on the market. With used boats comes used problems. Vexus will have four models of aluminum boats initially with fiberglass boats coming later. Thanks for the info. It feels like theres a fresh energy about whats happening and wee glad to be a part of it. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Honestly, they are very heavy and unless you are going with a very recent model year they are slower. Catchin em now on Brush Hogs in black/red, watermelon red, junebug and junebug/red. We came to it after a lot of trial and error finding names we could own outright in all segments we plan to be in. And still no ones interested. I bought ranger for fishing not 80 Plus mph as I have had that, light boats blow around. Not a Kool-Aid drinker in the bunch. There is no perfect boat. If you lookat the rigging in the Ranger and the Nitro, the Rangeris light years better than the Nitro. After all, you deserve to run your own rig; a custom-built, high-performance design, built the way you want it. Land Rover Range Rover Velar For Sale Land Rover Range Rover Velar Full Review Land Rover Range . Vexus layouts are worlds above the rangers. It is amazing what they were able to do with aluminum, he says. Tracker does not stock parts. The main difference seems to be the much-discussed welded vs riveted. With all the talk about boats being too expense, it's surprising to me that there seems to be a line up of guys dying to drop small fortunes on a boat they've never seen! It doesn't look so out of proportion on the 21' boat but on the 20 it does. You say old style windshields, when did Ranger improve them? XL Tackle Storage. Second, looking at the windshield, all i saw were dollar signs if anything ever happened to that glass. Vexus is headquartered in Arkansas, in the city of Flippin. We take pride in our service, and that is what has kept us going for so long. The ranger definitely has a better trailer. If you PM me your contact info, I will forward it to him and I'd bet he'd be willing to give you a ride. They plan to showcase their first fiberglass boat at the 2019 Bassmaster Classic. A few things I did notice that the red one they had on display, (the sales guy said that it had been spending time out on mille lacs last summer) seemed to have a lot of little surface scratches all over the hull. They seem like bad ass boats, I really liked them allot. John Cox at the helm of his tournament-rigged aluminum boat. Go to any fishing site and you will see a lot of Rangers 10-20-30 years old still being fished and the great thing is that Ranger still carries parts for a lot of these models and they will actually manufacture a part for you in some cases. Talkin to YOU, Robin Shiver of Bass Assassin! Vexus is on my radar as well as Bass Cat which is the best overall at this point. Forums Well, I have owned both and have a personal perspective that may be unique to me but here are my thoughts. Easy decision in my book.. This is the big announcement I hinted with: Here's the decode: Hope I don't have to say who Forrest and Nina are. What are your thoughts when compared to the Ranger Boats or other comparable boats? Mono shock set, How Anthony Gagliardi won another one on Murray. New Power-Pole troller deets! The vexus is 18'7" and xpress is 18' both have a 94" beam. I don't know all the boats Vexus had there but they had a DVX19 and DVX22. Lane and Rivet winning baits, Stunna wins again, Jerking grass, How Tyler Rivet got his first blue trophy at Okeechobee, How Chris Lane won the Kissimmee Chain BPT. there are some things I would like different but none that matter much. Ranger I think has over 900 employees but I bet Vexus hand picks the best fruit and gets the ones they want because there has to be some money behind this venture. Thank you Thanks for all the great comments on the boats. Also may look at the Vexus ADX190. Very true statement. However, I didn't see a huge difference between Ranger and Nitro. If youre forwarding every Blaster to other bass crackheads, tx much or you can. I worked with fiberglass for over twenty years. My recommendation, buy a good used boat and you'll get more boat for a lot less money. Mat is primarily a filler material, nothing more to fill in the gaps between the layers of roving. If not you do not want to be driving back to Wisconsin ect for any warranty work. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Vexus is coming out this weekend with their alum line and glass boats in the fall. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. I agree, the older rangers had a wet , fairly rough ride. He has been to the Ranger factory in the past and said he thinks the Vexus is a better built boat in his opinion but hasn't had one on the water yet. I went with the Ranger Z185. Jay Kumars BassBlaster is a daily-ish roundup of the best in bassin, and is the #2 daily read on any given day in the wide world o bass. PA: Snot otter might be state amphibian. He went to the Vexus factory and was impressed. In the colder months, fish that dont have access to deep water become moody in their feeding. I get it, Ranger is a name that used to be synonomous with top quality. Both boats have the Ultrex, ti2-9 at console and ti2 at bow. I plan on pulling the trigger on a brand new bass boat in the next month or so. How was the fit in finish in them? Ive yet to have it on the big lake but have been on inland lakes in less than ideal conditions and it handles great. Same people that designed the high end Ranger aluminum series are the same people designing and building Vexus's tin boats. Location: Roscoe IL. For the full written captain's report, test and performance data, and more about the Vexus AVX1880, go to: https://www.boattest.com/review/vexus. They are three hours from where I live though so I have not made it there to look at them first hand yet. I hope they do well and the exec team is top notch but wow, show me a boat, show me how it's made, show me the available options, show me the dealer service network, show me the warranty, show me ride and performance and show me the pricethen I'll get all warm and fuzzy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. While the big news is Vexus and new showroom, C&C Marine also services all of the major outboards. I'd take another look at the pro V bass, It's a pretty sweet boat. What are interceptors and how do they differ from trim tabs when running your boat? [Keith told me it comes from a Zydeco band he was in called Vertical Entry Xylophone Under Stairs, but I said no one would believe that so.]. Running a 23p Tempest 2 1/4 under the pad 8 inch slidemaster plate Top Speed 60 loaded 62 light by myself. Buy the boat that fits your fishing needs the best. Details on Gussys bait! Thats pretty dang stout for a peanut farmer! I also know that the rangers are now made by same company that builds trackers. Plus its easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and I think itll look good on a nice boat. They are an excellent fishing platform. Both of my buddies say that the weakest part of the Nitro package is the low quality of the trailer. The main difference seems to be the much-discussed welded vs riveted. EPA asked for input, lots of folks said they want less, EPA raised it anyway. 2/19/2019. This aluminum boat is designed and built by the people reposnsible for making Ranger, Ranger. That's not a knock on NITRO either. Here are the lengths and horsepower ratings for the five aluminum models as well as information on what makes Vexus different. This helps with both quality and structural reinforcement. Check out this fishing machine in action, and see for yourself why there is nothing else like it. Archery, A dealer (LaCannes Marine) that I have bought my last few boats from is now a dealer of Vexus and that is part of what struck my interest. I don't know if it's the same way with the RT. Last time TN River Classic baits, Toyota baits breakdowns, Center nail weight? Merc is the most common and are pretty good motors. Before you decide, ride in each boat. If I had a bigger garage and my local Connecticut waters werent almost all speed-restricted to 45 miles per hour or much, much less, I might have gone with the Nitro, too. Price VX20 and a Z520L and I think you will see that they are almost identical in price. Last year, I bought a Triton 179 TrX and two of my buddies bought Nitro Z18s. I have a ranger now and Im hapy with it as its a 2001. The problem with a chopper gun is getting the correct ratio of resin to the fabric. I have a ranger 1782(pre tracker) It had a crack in the fiberglass consol when I bought it, the dealer took care of it over winter. Also the Ranger dealership is less than 30 minutes away from me. JavaScript is disabled. Upload or insert images from URL. Theres more than one dealer in Richmond. I have a 2020 1975 pro v, love it and would certainly recommend a Lund. I think a concern would be if there are any certified dealers around here. overall I bought a Ranger 622 over the Vexus. I guess Im too much of a linear thinker. I have a guide I use in TN and runs an older Z8. Excess resin results in extra weight, which does not equate to extra strength. So its a pretty good time to be in this industry. Hmmmm Passenger Jets are Riveted. A dealer (LaCannes Marine) that I have bought my last few boats from is now a dealer. Well have a production line soon thereafter. I am looking at the DVX 19 for myself and my needs. Innovation is one of the keys of the new Vexus brands and that comes from years of boat building. See which champion is the better pick with our Vex vs Veigar matchup statistics. Nitro hulls are made with chopped glass shot out of a chopper gun. Thats about all I can help ya with Brad. Been seeing some issues of welds cracking on the tin hulls lately over on bbc. For anyone that was there what did you think of them? For example, the rod straps are those silicone things that ALWAYS fail. It looks like the Vexus would be better than a Ranger in rough water, but that is just going on looks. Seemed like very well put together boats and hopefully they are able to compete in such a tight market! You cannot paste images directly. MxSkeeter keep us posted on how he likes the Vexus. Give a Gift Not sure where you are located Brad, but J&K Marine in Walker is a dealer too. you would think they would build an inferior product? Then go open every compartment, visualize how your tackle will fit or be organized. What a miserable thing that is. But, if fishing out of a Nitro was a handicap, he'd use the "better" boat. Tube is crap. Ransford promised some big news for 2019 and said they would have a top pro-staff member running Vexus. If this is your first visit, be sure to Stumbled on these color names for the same swimbait: electric chicken, hot chicken, chicken on a chain, fried chicken. This is critical. Ike writes that having too much tackle isbad? I can understand the dealer network concern right now. Pasted as rich text. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. International Falls a few miles from Rainy Lake, Viewing 30 posts - 1 through 30 (of 36 total), 2022/2023 NHL/Wild Offseason-Season-Postseason Thread. Fit and finish has declined in his opinion since JM took over Ranger. Paste as plain text instead, Fishing Forums I'd rather have a well built functional boat any day over a rocket. The pro model dash is finally really nice, cup boats dash is quite a bit less than desirable for a 100k boat. I have few dealerships in my area and they sell Ranger and Nitro. Also, its peculiar that the difference between the 19 and 20 is $24k, but only $5k between the 20 and 21. A lot of the options on the Nitro came standard on the Ranger. These will be the next generation of boats which we havnt had any major changes in decades. Would choose the Mercury 115 ProXS for power. I would really like to ride drive one. Ranger I think has over 900 employees but I bet Vexus hand picks the best fruit and gets the ones they want because there has to be some money behind this venture. Having Lowrance Elite TI 7" put in the console and bow. They are certified for Yamaha, Mercury, and Evinrude. Leupold sunglasses Anyone have or tried, Mother Nature sure is cruel and angry this year. Newer NITRO's may be better and I know that quality has improved. The new shop is about 15 minutes from our current location and is right off of I-80 and close to Bass Pro Shops, he says. I like the hull better on the xpress, the length of the vexus. Looks like the Nitro was all tweaked out using an 8 inch jack plate, I believe the Ranger could benefit by adding one. TrailersChannel is very strong. They're heavy and slow. Certain people might think were coming out with a Ferrari. Other than that Ive had no issues. Went to the Rockford boat & fishing show on Saturday. 25K views 3 years ago We recently took the new Vexus Boats DVX22 out on the water! I'm coming out of glass and still have an interest some glass boats. I'll let you know what I decide eventually. | They are really low end cheap boats but are affordable. > Disappointed with being unable to catch any fish during a trip to the lake, as all the indigenous species had died off when the lake dried up years earlier, the President ordered the bass be introduced. We also got on a light chop in a certain area and with 2 people in the boat, 2/3 tank of gas wend 69 mph I was there and driving. > At the end of the day on the route back I knew we were going to have to stay on pad to make it over a couple spots in this one particularchute. I looked at them closely last year at the NW Sportshow and they are awesome boats, and I didnt notice any flaws in the fit/finish. But have to say that in general fish are kinda frowny: Mike McClelland says SPRO Rk Crawlers should come with a Warning: Choking Hazard sure looks like it: Word is McDonalds is testing these fries in Japan drizzled with a pumpkin spice sauce and chocolate called Halloween Choco Potato. Vexus switching is perfect and look very reliable, and out of the way. Overall quality was fair. What exactly do we pay these people in Washington for again? Lets face it, your only engine choice will be between a Mercury Optimax or 4 stroke on a Nitro. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The guys at Rocky Point Boat Worx complete their 100-Hour Service with the fuel system inspection, including the engine filter and boat filter. Is Vexus just you guys or do you have outside investors? Caymas Boats heads into new waters by introducing the first catamaran into their lineup with the 34 CT, Stingray's latest dual console offers versatility and comfort without sacrificing fishability, Innovative spray rail technology paired with a smooth ride provides passengers with all-day comfort. dont get any aluminum boat confused with glass no matter who builds it completely different animal . His dealer took on Vexus also because he is not completely happy with Ranger either. Id also recommend looking at the Xpress X19 and trying one out if you have a dealer within a reasonable distance. 9K views 1 year ago LAKE SEMINOLE This is a review of my 2020 Vexus AVX 1880 after one year of heavy use. Bottom line, if I could afford either in a new model I would go Ranger only because they have earned my business both in product quality and service after the sale. Click here to have the BassBlaster delivered to you! Please be advised that we are aware of on going difficulties with the classifieds system. As a diehard bassin head Im pretty durn excited. Paying for it would be my concern. 2022 VEXUS DVX 22 BUILD REVIEW ($$$)You walleye guys have been kicking and punching us to do an OVER/UNDER on a multi species rig and to kick i. While the current Vexus boats are definitely an aluminum bass boat, they use fiberglass in critical areas. Yes. Welded or riveted who really cares. All Rights Reserved. 19. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3, Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003. While I haven't fished out of a RT 198, my buddy with the Vexus had a RT188 for the previous 6 years and I fished out of that boat every year with him. They bought them because they held up, fished well and had customer service that was way above the norm. The buddy with the double-axle trailer is afraid to step on the flimsy fenders. Ive called the main number and left messages. Coming from a deep-v, you're going to be shocked at how high you sit in the Vexus. Your link has been automatically embedded. Behind morning dawn, How to Free Rig, Reining in FFS fear, Gagliardis winning pattern! Plus, some are loaded up with good electronics and poles. Fact- not being mean! Honestly you may lose a couple mph, but like you mentioned, where a ranger shines is when the trolling motor is down. Read This Before Posting! As Vexus is still a relatively new brand, the jury is still unsure how long the boats will last compared to similar brands. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. Aeration & Pump Out Feature - Pull Aerator Head Oper. Recon? That extra weight gives a stable platform, especially in the wind. This area is the Bass Boat. Advanced Big Water Hull Design. The boat has 300+ hours on it and is 14 months old. I've never bought anything because a family member saw something one time and told me about it. The sticker however was $97K. Buythe boat where you get the best deal and prep. The basic aluminum john boat has long been popular among Florida bass and panfish anglers: Durable, low-maintenance, affordable. The Dodd knot? 9. I didnt climb in them. Just my 2 cents worth, but you are hearing this a lot among the die hard Ranger guys. Plenty of babied bass boats out there. The new 6,000 square foot building is split between a showroom and large service area. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. 4. For example Anglers Marine in Anahiem may be able to save you $$$, factor in the 400 mile trip. I may be wrong on that but thats what I thought I read somewhere. All Florida Sportsman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Ransford says that they will have all of the boats at the ISE show in Sacramento, which is January 17-20, 2019. If youre forwarding every Blaster to other bass crackheads, tx much or you can email me the addys and well take care of it! They are not the fastest boat on the lake but who cares. Feels like you'll topple over into the water lol. Nate Geist at Two Rivers Boatworks introduces the latest project, a Donzi 38 ZSF, explaining the various upgrades including a custom dash panel with a pair of massive flushmounted 16" Garmin displays, painted motors and Seadek throughout. Heres some more Vexus staff, which you may recognize from Wanted posters all over the South: Its what we do. You can post now and register later. But I (and many others) think this is a thing of the past now that Bass Pro has purchased Ranger. Another thing someone wrote on another boardthere has been no major improvements in bass boats since the late 90's. Anyway sit in each boat, think about how you would use the boat and pick the one that best suits you. Like I said in my post above, this is the Forrest Woods family that is running Vexus. If they have them, they're all set. Id definitely recommend finding one to test before making a decision. This vid has more info: Good to know? Keith Daffron, who along with Randy is Wood family, was the head of sales for Ranger, and judging by the number of Rangers out there I guess he didnt do too good a joblol. I know the 22 version gets very expensive as does a similar Ranger. This has fueled the excitement for the brand. Motors.Big chunk of the cost of a rig is the motor. What gives the composite strength is the woven roving and in both Ranger and Nitro that material is hand laid. Finally, high school and collegiate fishing, and the tailwind behind that, reinforces our desire to do it. I dont understand putting the emblems, logos and angle design on the side of the boat. The Ranger was about 8 mph slower. Matt Allen from Tick-Tock-Tackle Bassin says fish really small or really big (swimbait) within 3 days either side of full or new moonplus some more stuff: 4 Keitech Easy Shiner or 2.8 Keitech Swing Impact Fat. menhaden (saltwater shad-like baitfish) issue, Click here to see all the ways to get the BassBlaster, See the shweet new BassBlaster apparel right here. In recent years, brands like Ranger, Vexus, Crestliner and XPress are offering tournament-rigged aluminum boats which compete with fiberglass models at all levels. He has had Rangers for years but has not been happy with his last 2. I think my next boat will be the vexus adx 190. Saltwater dude had just had heart surgery but NO WAY was he missin his feeshn trip! I've looked at, and researched, both the Ranger Z185 and the Nitro Z18. There are videos on youtube of the factory but I believe they were shot awhile back. Toured the factory last spring too, the Vexus guys are passionate about what theyre doing! Im currently in the market for a new/newer boat. Community Management. Long story short I was not zoomed in far enough on my Lowrance GPS and 5 yards makes a big difference! Spot on and what I was referring to. From my understanding the 19 version is in the mid to upper $50,000 range. They kicked off the brand in early 2018 with aluminum models and will soon have fiberglass versions. Second, dudes garage/tackle shed is as big as my house and stuffed to the brim with baits but dont take one because hell notice! amount of ethanol. Were a small group of local people. I have a new 520C and the Vexus rigged the same is about 3miles an hour slower. My old lady's dad bought a new 1775 in 2019 and the fit and finish on the interior leaves alot to be desired. Went and built my ideal DVX19 and it came out at $57k Ive racked up a bigger tab window shopping 19-20ft aluminum boats if Im being honest. If these prices are accurate Im actually very impressed and might consider one for our next boat in 10 years. I rode in the demo boat and yes, the seat seemed loose. Probably a little knit-picky, but Im not thrilled about the solid piece on the sides of the windshield. Back to top Reply Replies (1) 2 0 KemoSabe65 Member since Mar 2018 4271 posts The boat performed well in fact we went well over 50mph in 2.5 to 3 ft seas. 'Ll be some cross over but no way was he missin his feeshn trip that has! Thanks for all the great comments on the water lol never bought anything because a family member something. Johnny Morris purchase, it is a name that used to be much-discussed. Common and are pretty good motors mile trip tried, Mother Nature sure is and! Cruel and angry this year are passionate about what theyre doing dash is quite a bit less 30. Says that they will have all of the boats Vexus had there but they had a wet fairly. 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