Nitro's are nice but they are not made very well. Just looking for some pros and cons for either from guys who own them. Here is the deck of the Sea Ark BC 210 If I had my heart set on a Ranger I would maybe wait awhile, since I would be almost willing to gamble that Ranger will build a new line of aluminum boats to better compete with the new Vexus. EPA asked for input, lots of folks said they want less, EPA raised it anyway. Simply put, these two boats are not even in the same universe. Pasted as rich text. Making the assumption that what these guys did in the past guarantees future quality and success is pretty pointless until something exists. Gotta mention space guppy, Texas hippie and b*tt naked (pictured): Those goofy names along with the chicken ones make me think this dog was involved in the naming process: 1. https://www.walleyecentral.com/classified/adviewer/219680, Just looked at this listing for those that are interested. 2/19/2019. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Vexus is on my radar as well as Bass Cat which is the best overall at this point. You don't get credit for buying a boat from a local dealer with the service. DC: New tax bills could affect boat taxes. Ive yet to have it on the big lake but have been on inland lakes in less than ideal conditions and it handles great. Both of my buddies say that the weakest part of the Nitro package is the low quality of the trailer. I decided to look for a used model since I didn't want to take the depreciation hit of a new rig. Please be advised that we are aware of on going difficulties with the classifieds system. Recon? Click here to have the BassBlaster delivered to you! I like Lunds personally but theres a lot of good boats out there. A lot of my friends run big water and Ranger was the boat of choice. Ransford says that they will have all of the boats at the ISE show in Sacramento, which is January 17-20, 2019. but i doubt you can go wrong either way. A nicely rigged lund StarCraft or ranger in aluminum isnt far off price wise than glass. For about the same money, my boat came with a Mercury 115 Pro XS four-stroke, while theirs both came with a Mercury 150 four-stroke. 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. I love the boat, storage on the other hand is lacking IMO. However, none of that affects the fishability of Nitroboats, which is excellent. Thank you Were a small group of local people. Plus the windshields on the Vexus were more structurally sound. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. FEWER POUNDS, GREATER ACCESS Make sure you sign up for the BassBlaster email! It all depends on what features are important to you. 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. Edited by madmurph 2/1/2020 9:05 AM. Im having some difficulty with follow through from the dealer. What was said was, they are not out for public offering at this time yet there is large early following. I like the air ride seats and open floor plan around consoles but cant get past the looks. This past spring, I fished out of a Vexus 1980 with a 150 Merc Pro XS 4 stroke for a week at Santee. They looked very nice! Vexus is headquartered in Arkansas, in the city of Flippin. Like I said in my post above, this is the Forrest Woods family that is running Vexus. Re: G.O.A.T., yep some dang good boats out there fer sher, and everyone doesnt love a Ranger, but my 2c is Forrest, Nina and their folks/family set the standard. Now, if those two were my only choices. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. Jay Kumar is the guy who created BassFan.com, co-hosted Loudmouth Bass with Zona, was a B.A.S.S. I have few dealerships in my area and they sell Ranger and Nitro. In dead-end canals. I just Bought the VX21. 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! It takes skilled, experienced people to build quality anything. Innovation is one of the keys of the new Vexus brands and that comes from years of boat building. As Vexus is still a relatively new brand, the jury is still unsure how long the boats will last compared to similar brands. They are not the fastest boat on the lake but who cares. Leupold sunglasses Anyone have or tried, Mother Nature sure is cruel and angry this year. both are good boats, but I would say the innovation and quality goes to Vexus. That extra weight gives a stable platform, especially in the wind. The Z185 is about $5k more than the NItro. Ranger: - Plus - Huge Front Deck: Firstly the Ranger deck is huge! The vexus is 18'7" and xpress is 18' both have a 94" beam. That's interesting to hear coming from a ranger guy. Rangers shine when the trolling motor is in the water. | Paying for it would be my concern. Make sure you pronounce it thataway when you see him, he loves itlol. They started off with the tin series because it was the . Vexus may change that???? It is made up of many people who were deeply involved with Ranger Boats. The new boats, once set up right are much faster. I would go with the Nitro all day long and 5k less for the same thing ? 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. Here is two rather informative boat reviews on the two boats. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. 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. I bet with some prop changes and a jack plate you could make them much closer to each other. 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. Im a Ranger guy 100% but if I was shopping tin boats I would be in the Vexus. 6. I don't know all the boats Vexus had there but they had a DVX19 and DVX22. why not look at glass boats too? Not many places he can't go, with that rig. Bid made for bankrupt distributor Maurice. At the end of5 years, boat A has a resale value 10K higher, clearly A is a less expensive boat. Well, I have owned both and have a personal perspective that may be unique to me but here are my thoughts. you're shopping up there on the starcraft "shelf," maybe worth a look at the boat show also, have fun shopping. Supposedly a shot from Lake Biwa, Japan for real? Lower Center of Gravity. I love how several in here don't think a boat exists.. Nobody said they don't exist. My recommendation, buy a good used boat and you'll get more boat for a lot less money. Well never send spam, sell the list or anything else crazy. I would really like to ride drive one. I am confused about your statement on how high you sit. 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. Glad hes gone one someone put that dude on some fish! that is not the boat you see on the BPS showroom. Loved the boat and eventually it became my guide boat when I went that route. Your email address will not be published. A statistical breakdown of the Veigar vs Vex matchup in the Middle Lane. 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. They have centuries of combined experience building bass boats and have carried that over to the new brand. I've looked at, and researched, both the Ranger Z185 and the Nitro Z18. 17. Ive seen them in the flesh, they are a nice looking boat with alot of innovative ideas, but the priceouch! My old lady's dad bought a new 1775 in 2019 and the fit and finish on the interior leaves alot to be desired. Elite rookie Jake Whitaker gets ALX Rods. What gives the composite strength is the woven roving and in both Ranger and Nitro that material is hand laid. Florida pro John Cox has made a name for himself as a successful tournament angler: two B.A.S.S. Come join the discussion about safety, gear, tackle, tips, tricks, reviews, reports, accessories, classifieds, and more! The renegade and the AVX1880 are both wider than the alumacraft. Warranty, durability, and comfort makes all the difference. 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. 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. Randy Hopper is the former head dude of Ranger and has the plans for about 100 bass boats in his head (another Hopper is his bro Greg). I have road in he 20 foot model and its has a great rough water ride due to the dead rise and "V" design continues to the seats. It certainly wont be the cheapest in the marketplace, but I think it will be one of the better values. The ranger definitely has a better trailer. It may seem minimal, but there doesnt seem to be a function for it and it would obscure vision at some level. Why use Live sonar, Latest from Lowrance, New all-electric bass tub, How Thrift caught em, Top Redcrest baits, Power Senkos, What the top 15 fished at the Norman Redcrest Championship, How Bryan Thrift won the MLF Redcrest Championship on Norman, Top 10 baits breakdowns, That treble, Tube eye angles. 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! Dale Kallaway at Two Rivers Boatworks tackles one of his most ambitious projects yet, a hand-painted faux wood design on the custom HydraStepp. If Ranger was doing so well and "printing" money why would they give up equity and control in exchange for cash? I worked with fiberglass for over twenty years. $5000 is a good bit of money, but if financed it is a few dollars per payment. Buy the boat that fits your fishing needs the best. Ranger I was put off when they transitioned and had their new aluminum line up with cracking welds at the transom, I'm not even sure to this day you can get one ordered with a kicker but appears they addressed the initial issue. Mossy Oak water camo wrap. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Resale.Huge when you want to get rid of it. Page 1 of 2 1 2 > They kicked off the brand in early 2018 with aluminum models and will soon have fiberglass versions. Garmin calls and text on screen if you have active captain and those girlish sparkles reflect the sun keeping the glass surface nuch cooler. Mono shock set, How Anthony Gagliardi won another one on Murray. My 2c: With Bass Pro Shops takin over the bassin world and the US of A and eventually the United Nations and the galaxy and independent bassin tub makers busier than ever, seems like a smart time to launch Vexuslet alone the G.O.A.T. You cannot paste images directly. [The rise of that market is] a testimony to the efforts of a whole lot of people. Well see if regular boats see any benefit. If this is your first visit, be sure to Plenty of babied bass boats out there. 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 hasnt had one on the water yet. I'd rather have a well built functional boat any day over a rocket. We just like it. They'll be some cross over but no way they pick and choose who they want like you describe. the ranger is heavier and seemedmore stable in rough water. Theres more than one dealer in Richmond. Another weakness that Ive noticed on the Nitros is the lowerquality of the components used on the boat. I'd take another look at the pro V bass, It's a pretty sweet boat. The kinds are nice but saying that I don't know they they're worth what they ask for them. The [boat] market continues to shape up to where a play like this works for us, for independent dealers and for customers who like the experience of a quality product and exceptional service. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We took a little time off, looked at other things, did other things, but our heart kept coming back to this industry. Ive heard nothing but good about the 20 bass rig. I have been in rougher and smoother riding boats, Ranger falls in the middle. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If youre forwarding every Blaster to other bass crackheads, tx much or you can. The main difference seems to be the much-discussed welded vs riveted. In recent years, brands like Ranger, Vexus, Crestliner and XPress are offering tournament-rigged aluminum boats which compete with fiberglass models at all levels. 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. If you spend the money to deck out a nitro to match the ranger, the price difference shrinks. Lets face it, your only engine choice will be between a Mercury Optimax or 4 stroke on a Nitro. Everything seems to be finished very nicely. I've owned every brand, some are great and others I wouldnt take it if it was free. It gets torn up fishing around structure. These will be the next generation of boats which we havnt had any major changes in decades. MOBAFire WildRiftFire RuneterraFire SmiteFire DOTAFire HeroesFire VaingloryFire FarmFriends ForzaFire ArtifactFire OverwatchFire . Way too many issues and bugs that had not been properly worked out. This is the FIRST aluminum boat to offer all fiberglass truly waterproof compartments with Gasketted lids and compression hardware. Follow up on my friends Vexus. Nice boats! Toured the factory last spring too, the Vexus guys are passionate about what theyre doing! How was the fit in finish in them? Same people that designed the high end Ranger aluminum series are the same people designing and building Vexus's tin boats. They're heavy and slow. Dale Kallaway at Two Rivers Boatworks discusses how he adds little touches to the faux wood Hydrastepp project to add believeability to the final product. 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. Vexus layouts are worlds above the rangers. The sticker however was $97K. Newer NITRO's may be better and I know that quality has improved. 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. My 2 cents, bought a 18.75 Lund and I like the boat, big selling point, I fish Lake Erie all the time the Lund sides come up to mid thigh which is very nice when its rough. 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum (3.5EcoBoost/10spd). What a miserable thing that is. Hand-laid fiberglass hulls are built with engineered, woven fiberglass fabric for strength and chopped fiberglass strand for puncture resistance, and then a custom-molded liner is bonded to the hull to provide longitudinal and transverse supports to the running surface. It looks like the Lund doesnt have a rear deck. The Vexus website outlines a host of processes and engineering techniques that they use to make their boat different. Vexus will have four models of aluminum boats initially with fiberglass boats coming later. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. It also did not get blown around as much when fishing in the wind. 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. Dealer network is growing every day. I want to stick with a local dealer, just incase I need to have maintenance done or have any issues, so I'm not having to drive clear across the state to get it fixed. Mat is primarily a filler material, nothing more to fill in the gaps between the layers of roving. I saw the same Vexus boats last week at the Minneapolis show and thought the Vexus boats looked more modern than the same old glitter that Ranger and others have used for decades. But, if fishing out of a Nitro was a handicap, he'd use the "better" boat. I live in Northern California and will be fishing Lake Sonoma, Berryessa, and Clear Lake. Im currently in the market for a new/newer boat. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. I agree, the older rangers had a wet , fairly rough ride. What are your thoughts when compared to the Ranger Boats or other comparable boats? Privacy Statement. See which champion is the better pick with our Vex vs Veigar matchup statistics. I have a 2020 1975 pro v, love it and would certainly recommend a Lund. ), just. Configuration is pretty similar but I do prefer the xpress trailer and sea dek. Subscriber Services. John Cox at the helm of his tournament-rigged aluminum boat. New Berkley sonar bait? I have been eyeing the Vexus AVX2080 for what seems like forever. Archery, It doesn't look so out of proportion on the 21' boat but on the 20 it does. 9. While shallow water sails are not unheard of, seeing them further inland than the beaches is truly an unexpected sight. > They believe the two men were not wearing life jackets when they crashed. I've never bought anything because a family member saw something one time and told me about it. Depending on your dealer you could get a Ranger with most any brand engine you want. Wiring, connections,bundling, material quality etc., is evident. Rangers your paying for the name now. The boat is reported to look and ride much like a fiberglass bass boat. Other than that Ive had no issues. There are videos on youtube of the factory but I believe they were shot awhile back. I love the "sparkly" look of a fiberglass rig and wasn't crazy for the painted look of the Vexus. And everytime it happened they lost a little more control until they had none. 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. Easy decision in my book.. It is amazing what they were able to do with aluminum, he says. 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,. Oops, sorry Edwin pea-can! Id also recommend looking at the Xpress X19 and trying one out if you have a dealer within a reasonable distance. 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. While he is a begginner at faux wood painting, he knocks it out of the park. It looks like the Vexus would be better than a Ranger in rough water, but that is just going on looks. Last year, I bought a Triton 179 TrX and two of my buddies bought Nitro Z18s. Besides innovation, Vexus is committed to building a quality boat. Same people that designed the high end Ranger aluminum series are the same people designing and building Vexus's tin boats. A friend of mine called and told me he would be fishing the MWC in one this year. Pretty much they all come out of the same barrel and different names get slapped on the sides. No need to leave your phone out anymore. Ive always been leary of buying first year big ticket items, sit back and see how they do business. Also aware that Vexus is kind of a spin-off of the rangers. Before Mooris bought Ranger the resale would be afactor, now? BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. Sand Flea 101: How to Find, Catch and Save Sand Fleas, Wintertime Bass Fishing in Florida After a Cold Front, Surf Fishing Secrets: How to Catch Ghost Shrimp for Bait, Angler Breaks Two Florida State Fishing Records in One Day, Best Tactics to Catch Flounder in Florida, Rare Sighting of Sailfish in Southeast Florida Intracoastal. Also may look at the Vexus ADX190. They seem like bad ass boats, I really liked them allot. I would be really interested if anyone has actually been on the water in a Vexus and what their thoughts were. more than likely he gets a brand new fully decked out boat every year. In recent years, brands like Ranger, Vexus, Crestliner and XPress are offering tournament-rigged aluminum boats which compete with fiberglass models at all levels. I have an 1880 with the 135 Rude. Chevy Tahoe / GMC Yukon 5.3 and 6.2 reliability. 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. Required fields are marked *. 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.. I hadnt tried a dealer search since I noticed LaCannes is a dealer. We will build aluminum and fiberglass outboard-powered fishing boats. The price difference is only about 4k with the Vexus being the higher. Thats good to know. First of all, no WAY. The affordability of aluminum with the ride and fishability of a glass boat has piqued the interest of many anglers. High-Density Polyethylene. Anyways with that said if anyone has any thoughts on any of these that would be appreciated. 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). Select configuration: P250 S. $60,300. The 26BAY combines the world-class running surface of the 25BAY with some new updates. I appreciate all the responses so far. For example, the rod straps are those silicone things that ALWAYS fail. The aluminum deep-V Vexus is new this year. Also candy corn, which I guess could be chicken seasoning in some parts. A forum community dedicated to Ohios fishers and enthusiasts. I am hoping to see a good variety up at the Cleveland boat show in January and kind of decide from there. We have been in the same location for 25-years and will be moving to a new location in Newcastle. Similar brands to Vexus Boats include Avid, Bullet, Ranger, and Skeeter - all these other brands have been built over many years and have a proven track record. I bought ranger for fishing not 80 Plus mph as I have had that, light boats blow around. From the top of the gunwales to the bottom of the vee it is massive. Advanced Big Water Hull Design. While the current Vexus boats are definitely an aluminum bass boat, they use fiberglass in critical areas. Heard the TN Vols have expanded their search for a football coach to include folks who coach bass teams. New Power-Pole troller deets! It has higher freeboard. However, I didn't see a huge difference between Ranger and Nitro. They explain what to look for, troubleshooting and ways you can make your next 100-hour service easier. neither will handicap your fishing. 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. I am starting to lean more towards the Ranger, based on what I've heard about the build quality. Toledo Bend guide Darold Gleason talkin bout deeper fish bein easier to catch when its cold cuz theyre more consistent. I would also add this about Vexus. Now comes the task of filling it up with "stuff.". This will be my retirement boat and hope to use it quite often both inland and the occasional lake Erie trip. meant to throw in some personal experience on a Crestliner (welded). senior writer and a whole lot more in bassin. Automotive-Style Windshield with. Motors.Big chunk of the cost of a rig is the motor. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. A lot of the options on the Nitro came standard on the Ranger. Aeration & Pump Out Feature - Pull Aerator Head Oper. Ranger has amazed me with their customer service and parts availability. 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. 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. 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. I didnt climb in them. I have seen a few around in the last year and if I were in the market for a new aluminum bass boat today I wouldn't make a purchase with out checking out the Vexus boats. Hopefully that grows relatively quickly. These will be the next generation of boats which we havnt had any major changes in decades. 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. I thought the 19 was still significantly more than $50k though, but could be wrong. Shoot with a name like that its a no-brainer. I guess Im too much of a linear thinker. The middle part of the river near Springfield, SD is best described as a corn maze but with cattails and really tall grass. Merc is the most common and are pretty good motors. The AVX1980 is a fantastic boat. We can handle any brand of outboard, says Ransford. - Trolling Motor Foot Pedal Compartment: This is so awesome. They are all painted in the same manner as a car. Learn how your comment data is processed. I have researched literally everything about that boat and I am in a dilemma. Ranger builds a nice tin but its worth the 4K. I would like to hear some (if any) negative things about Ranger boats. They bought them because they held up, fished well and had customer service that was way above the norm. Ranger 621 on the floor was listed at $87 and it needed some electronics yet.. And they say golf is expensive. Clear editor. 18. Also aware that Vexus is kind of a spin-off of the rangers. Assume both boatswere identical in every aspect.( they are not!). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Currently, they have four out of the five of the current Vexus models in stock in Citrus Heights: the AVX189, AVX1880, AVX1980, and AVX2080. I have a guide I use in TN and runs an older Z8. Copyright Jay Kumar and Sasquatch Media LLC. PA: Snot otter might be state amphibian. I saw 2 of them at the boat show on Saturday. Not exactly the strongest hulls. Vexus is headquartered in Arkansas, in the city of Flippin. This was a big deal to me. I have been fighting the covid. Certain people might think were coming out with a Ferrari. He has had Rangers for years but has not been happy with his last 2. 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The RT188 fished good, but rode rough like an aluminum. The basic aluminum john boat has long been popular among Florida bass and panfish anglers: Durable, low-maintenance, affordable. Feels like you'll topple over into the water lol. 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. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. Would choose the Mercury 115 ProXS for power. Fuzzy dice bait?? I plan on pulling the trigger on a brand new bass boat in the next month or so. Vex matchup in the middle looking boat with alot of innovative ideas, but is... Rod straps are those silicone things that always fail it and it needed some electronics yet.. and they Ranger! A few dollars per payment said was, they use fiberglass in critical areas pronounce it when... Hadnt tried a dealer something exists some cross over but no way they pick and choose who they want,... End Ranger aluminum series are the same universe, how Anthony Gagliardi won another on. Depends on what features are important to you seats and open floor plan consoles. 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