The guys at Rocky Point Boat Worx complete their 100-Hour Service with the fuel system inspection, including the engine filter and boat filter. 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. Vexus may change that???? Both boats use mat and woven roving. Also worth noting is that Vexus will only be available at the Citrus Heights location. A friend of mine called and told me he would be fishing the MWC in one this year. Not a Kool-Aid drinker in the bunch. We already have a couple on order for customers, and the Build Mine section on their website is really easy to use and has all of the prices for each of the options you want.. If you're still having problems resetting your password, Mercury - 2.0/ 2.4/ 2.5 Liter High Performance, Mercury - 3 Liter & 3 Liter High Performance, Wanted to Buy - Other Than Fishing Tackle. If not you do not want to be driving back to Wisconsin ect for any warranty work. If they have them, they're all set. Road in recent rangers alot and they were nice but it seems that ranger is cutting corners from what I have seen. Blackpowder, Rifles, Etc. We always end up fishing multiples on my bass boat's front deck and it gets cramped quickly. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If Ranger was doing so well and "printing" money why would they give up equity and control in exchange for cash? 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. And everytime it happened they lost a little more control until they had none. Vexus DVX. Thats good to know. Thats the point lol! they hyped an hyped their glass boats up so much an said the other bass boats would be obsolete when they pulled the tarps off at the classic it was just another bass boat that was more expensive than other high end bass boats well will see how it goes wish them good luck. The Ranger was about 8 mph slower. just my opinion Pursuit angler Member Join Date Feb 2019 Location Brentwood, CA Posts 22 #3 12-16-2019, 10:45 PM Thanks for the feedback Id also recommend looking at the Xpress X19 and trying one out if you have a dealer within a reasonable distance. Throttle up with an even stronger level of quality, performance, and satisfaction by choosing your own outboard and equipment. If these prices are accurate Im actually very impressed and might consider one for our next boat in 10 years. Currently leading toward the Lund. While the current Vexus boats are definitely an aluminum bass boat, they use fiberglass in critical areas. The kinds are nice but saying that I don't know they they're worth what they ask for them. Your link has been automatically embedded. Both of my buddies say that the weakest part of the Nitro package is the low quality of the trailer. Ive always been leary of buying first year big ticket items, sit back and see how they do business. Here are the lengths and horsepower ratings for the five aluminum models as well as information on what makes Vexus different. Im currently in the market for a new/newer boat. WarrantyRanger wins this battle as well for the moment. The 26BAY combines the world-class running surface of the 25BAY with some new updates. Vexus is coming out this weekend with their alum line and glass boats in the fall. From my understanding the 19 version is in the mid to upper $50,000 range. I can not describe how fantastic the ride is. I love how several in here don't think a boat exists.. Nobody said they don't exist. While the big news is Vexus and new showroom, C&C Marine also services all of the major outboards. Rangers your paying for the name now. 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. Yes. My biggest concern with Vexus boats right now is how far away the nearest dealer/warranty service center could be. Another thing someone wrote on another boardthere has been no major improvements in bass boats since the late 90's. By 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. There are videos on youtube of the factory but I believe they were shot awhile back. 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. I have a guide I use in TN and runs an older Z8. Weve worked with some great people through the years who have helped us and taught us a lot, but the opportunity to do something on our own is very appealing. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. Anyways with that said if anyone has any thoughts on any of these that would be appreciated. Upload or insert images from URL. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. remember, the new vexus guys were also the old ranger guys! Not sure if that was due to normal wear and tear or what but it didnt seem to hide scratches at all. I attached the price quote I got from Nick over at LaCannes Marine. Bass Pro Shops funds Hispanic fishing program. Dale Kallaway at Two Rivers Boatworks tackles one of his most ambitious projects yet, a hand-painted faux wood design on the custom HydraStepp. 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. I have been eyeing the Vexus AVX2080 for what seems like forever. Well never send spam, sell the list or anything else crazy. That boat fished and ran well. Lets see if fewer folks find him out there. Vexus is headquartered in Arkansas, in the city of Flippin. Everything seems to be finished very nicely. Details on Gussys bait! Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. Your previous content has been restored. They sure look nice in my opinion and it looks like nice well thought design from the pictures I have seen and what I have read. Im in the same boat, so to speak. That I don't agree withyou think 20+ year employees quit their jobs and move for a start up? My boat was 95k, humminbird helix (2-12's 2-10's) and a 112 ultrex/with 360, minnkota digital precision chargers 1- 2 15 amp and 1- 3 bank 15 amp, bicycle seat and 250 proxs. Check out this fishing machine in action, and see for yourself why there is nothing else like it. Page 1 of 2 1 2 > Mono shock set, How Anthony Gagliardi won another one on Murray. overall I bought a Ranger 622 over the Vexus. I hadnt tried a dealer search since I noticed LaCannes is a dealer. Wow, just learned about this company right now. They looked very nice! Overall quality was fair. Ranger all the way. They will both be rigged very similar, same motor, same electronics, etc. I have a new 520C and the Vexus rigged the same is about 3miles an hour slower. I am starting to lean more towards the Ranger, based on what I've heard about the build quality. Also may look at the Vexus ADX190. Still waiting on a single review or proof that the Vexus can handle rough water well. 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. Bid made for bankrupt distributor Maurice. We will build aluminum and fiberglass outboard-powered fishing boats. Easy decision in my book.. Thats SD bass-head (and 15 Classic Nation angler) Troy Diede talkin bout: > Dad and I made one last outing of the year Sunday onthe Missouri River (Lewis and Clark Lake). Vexus 1880 AVX owners Would like to hear some reviews on this boat from those of you who own them. I was deciding between the Vexus and xpress and chose the xpress but it was a very tough decision and dealer location played a role. wins and six FLW victories, including the 2016 Forrest Wood Cupall from an aluminum boat. Very true statement. Get 3 years out and you are on your own trying to find them (boat parts). Welded or riveted who really cares. You can post now and register later. The ranger aluminum boats I've looked at had very shoddy looking welds very reminiscent of the low quality we've all heard about from the tracker line,.. Lot's of much better choices for an aluminum boat,. Its a real exciting time for usjust a real unique situation. The group at Wildfire Marine continue the 25 Bertram conversion by installing a new Armstrong bracket including dry fitting, sealing and bolting it on. Trying to get spacer to add talons. This has fueled the excitement for the brand. They kicked off the brand in early 2018 with aluminum models and will soon have fiberglass versions. Lets face it, your only engine choice will be between a Mercury Optimax or 4 stroke on a Nitro. They look like very nice boats but I have not been able to see one in person yet. They were okay and caught a few his dad got one of those rare split-tail bass, which surprisingly aint part of GAs bass slam. 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. Nitro's are nice but they are not made very well. Speaking of a very well thought out boat,,,check out the Caymas. Elite rookie Jake Whitaker gets ALX Rods. [The rise of that market is] a testimony to the efforts of a whole lot of people. 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. If you're still having problems resetting your password, Mercury - 2.0/ 2.4/ 2.5 Liter High Performance, Mercury - 3 Liter & 3 Liter High Performance, Wanted to Buy - Other Than Fishing Tackle. Best hooks ever? A lot of little things improved over the ranger. Built well but the newer ones..starting to hear some negatives from owners. The problem with a chopper gun is getting the correct ratio of resin to the fabric. Clear editor. Youre speaking of In Tune Marine, I believe. The price difference is only about 4k with the Vexus being the higher. Anyways with that said if anyone has any thoughts on any of these that would be appreciated. Another weakness that Ive noticed on the Nitros is the lowerquality of the components used on the boat. A few of the really cool things were the live well in back, the charging panel in the back, and the pop out boarding ladder. Automotive-Style Windshield with. Let Dale teach you how to paint realistic wood grain like a pro! Nice boats! Plus he sometimes practices with 35 or so rods on the deck so hes got the bassin fever pretty bad. They bought them because they held up, fished well and had customer service that was way above the norm. This helps with both quality and structural reinforcement. Simply put, these two boats are not even in the same universe. I get it, Ranger is a name that used to be synonomous with top quality. 11. Finally, high school and collegiate fishing, and the tailwind behind that, reinforces our desire to do it. 5. This week featured on the 2022 Advantage Series is the new Vexus Boats DVX 22. Fishing Forums I bet with some prop changes and a jack plate you could make them much closer to each other. > 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. Id definitely recommend finding one to test before making a decision. can't go wrong either way.but what is best for you? Now, if those two were my only choices. Teddy Roosevelt got bass into Kenyas Lake Naivasha. The boats amazing, a ranger on steroids. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Go look at things like how the rods for the passenger willlay. Nitro is a value brand and definitely providesterrific value for the money. Any idea why FLW would get in bed with a holding company? KVD will camouflage his boat next year. Ive seen them in the flesh, they are a nice looking boat with alot of innovative ideas, but the priceouch! Newer NITRO's may be better and I know that quality has improved. Buythe boat where you get the best deal and prep. I know the wait time on ordering them is quite a while but that's okay. Talkin to YOU, Robin Shiver of Bass Assassin! Use a social account for faster login or easy registration. I have a Sea Nymph 19' 1993 riveted.Had in Lake Erie,Lake Ontario,Canadian lakes,inland lakes,Tennessee,New York,still serving me well.No leaks. My recommendation, buy a good used boat and you'll get more boat for a lot less money. If youre forwarding every Blaster to other bass crackheads, tx much or you can email me the addys and well take care of it! GA: Bass-heads pass on after collision at Thurmond. 26 Gallons of Fuel Two Fold Down Seats Quicksilver Matched Analog Gauge Package Center Rod Storage w/Tackle access below One Rod Bungee at Bow Ice Chest Cooler 24oz Carpet Black Pinstripe 3 blade propeller - Fury is an upgrade Sea Star Steering 8in Jack Plate (Slidemaster) 6X Steering Wheel When it came time to look for a new boat I had many friends that were in Rangers and it was not because they were smitten with the "status" of the manufacturer. took on Vexus also. The product will evolveto new models throughout calendar year 2018. For anyone that was there what did you think of them? This makes for some rather interesting navigational challenges. 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! Now that rangers and trackers are coming out of the same place I personally would be very hesitant.. That being said my cousin has a 620 fisherman and I love it. Huge new bassin thing, ENORMO melons, Bassin bogan update, Bass on muskrat bait, Time to learn spying, Melons of the week, If youre getting this by email and want to comment on anything in this BB issue (you know you do! Over the past year, a new boat company was unveiled, and since that initial announcement, it has created plenty of buzz in the bass fishing world. I love the boat, storage on the other hand is lacking IMO. 2/19/2019. Poche winning baits, New Classic baits, 1 minute shakey shake? Click here to have the BassBlaster delivered to you! PA: Snot otter might be state amphibian. 16. As a result if you have trouble with a listing and require a refund please email [emailprotected] and include your transaction number, this will get your refund issued in priority sequence. This is the big announcement I hinted with: Hope I dont have to say who Forrest and Nina are. See the shweet new BassBlaster apparel right here! That's interesting to hear coming from a ranger guy. Certain people might think were coming out with a Ferrari. With the new Evinrude E-TEC G2 115 H.O.. Jay Kumar is the guy who created BassFan.com, co-hosted Loudmouth Bass with Zona, was a B.A.S.S. 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. Second, looking at the windshield, all i saw were dollar signs if anything ever happened to that glass. | It feels like theres a fresh energy about whats happening and wee glad to be a part of it. Plenty of babied bass boats out there. The guys at Rocky Point Boat Worx explain the intricacies of how to properly peform and inspect your motor during an outboard motor oil change. The aluminum deep-V Vexus is new this year. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I do like that I can rig any motor I want on the back. Im currently in the market for a new/newer boat. Sorry for the late reply back to everyone. I'm willing to pay a little bit more for peace of mind. There is no perfect boat. They are all painted in the same manner as a car. The fisherman comeback seems more like a straight trolling set up vs the vexus and ranger which to me has a better layout for trolling and casting if that's your interest. I've never bought anything because a family member saw something one time and told me about it. Ive called the main number and left messages. I like the air ride seats and open floor plan around consoles but cant get past the looks. Moody is a great word for shallow, cold-water fish. You cannot paste images directly. 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. which provides the strength. Well introduce the product at the Classic, but theyll be prototypes that were not built on a production line. Archery, The Z185 is about $5k more than the NItro. more than likely he gets a brand new fully decked out boat every year. Plus, some are loaded up with good electronics and poles. Rangers shine when the trolling motor is in the water. 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. [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.]. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. My biggest concern with Vexus boats DVX 22 what makes Vexus different week on. 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