Allaroundfishing Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 18 hours ago, J Francho said: The hulls look a little unique, but yeah it's a tin can. A really nicely executed tin can at that. I'm not really sure what is so much "improved" over what was there before. The fit and finish on my Xpress was pretty good. Though they are comparably priced boats, so maybe they are comparing themselves to lower end boats. Vexus looks like they running a pad hull, like Xpress. I still feel like the tag line "fiberglass infused aluminum" is misleading. @Catt, the employees are from several major boat makers, not just Ranger. I agree it is another aluminum bass boat... will it ever compare to a high end fiberglass boat eh, its all on personal preference. Currently I haul my tin can with a 98 ford ranger, so it would not be feasible to have a big fiberglass boat so i've stuck to aluminum and honestly im happy with it. the lakes I fish don't require a big heavy rig just because of size of the water. I really enjoyed the layout and how the boat felt how ever i don't know that i would buy one. Im not in the market right now for a boat. I agree the whole tagline with the "infusing" is quite misleading but you gotta have a tagline i suppose ?? 1 Quote
Allaroundfishing Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, TOXIC said: My concern would be when mating glass and metal how that mating reacts to heat/cold and rough water running. I am currently getting ready (as soon as the weather warms up) to re-glass an underneath section of my drivers console on my Ranger because of the excessive trailering and rough water I run. One of the mounting bolts has broken away from the console to the topcap/hull. My concern would be if the hull/topcap were metal as opposed to glass, how will it react? Different flex rates would only contribute to my kind of problem or possibly stress crack all of that pretty glass mated to metal. Same inside the compartments. My other problem is the old saying "jack of all trades, master of none". When you try to do too many things you end up not doing any very well. Tin boats have their place and so do glass boats. With no real cost advantage I would have to sit on the sidelines a while and wait to see how the public reacts regarding performance and durability. One thing that does interest me is a good tin that is 20 foot and lighter than glass that gives easier towing and better mpg. I will say that Ranger has had their share of issues with their tin line. There were paint problems in the beginning and there have been a lot of reported weld issues especially in the bow/keel welds. Of course Ranger has handled the problems but it's still out there. I agree that they need testing before i can give a full opinion. I was talking to a guy who was a mechanic and worked on these boats and he told me that the hull has no welds until the pad which was intriguing because i know the rangers have welds on the bottom like down the sides and middle. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 @Allaroundfishing Our dealer here actually has both Vexus & Ranger! My first impression was they looked narrow but then I'm use to Xpress. I was surprised they are 95"! Vexus wanna impress me take to the lake ? 59 minutes ago, Allaroundfishing said: I agree that they need testing before i can give a full opinion. I was talking to a guy who was a mechanic and worked on these boats and he told me that the hull has no welds until the pad which was intriguing because i know the rangers have welds on the bottom like down the sides and middle. Xpress's Hyperlift has no welds Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, J Francho said: You guys don't read posts, or look at the video I posted. I literally explained what their marketing term meant. Lol. Just your posts ? I'm still trying to figure out how to get in touch with you...? 1 2 Quote
JLBBass Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 22 hours ago, Catt said: I just posted under "New Dealership", we now have a Vexus dealership here in Southwest Louisiana. The AVX189 has a 94" beam The AVX1889, AVX1980, & AVX2080 all have a 95" beam. The Ranger RT series has 92" beam, not a huge difference. My Polar Kraft TX195 has a 96"beam. Layout is smart on it too. Roomy front deck, roomy cockpit, roomy rear deck. Very well thought out. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, slonezp said: Just your posts ? I'm still trying to figure out how to get in touch with you...? Somebody should dig that post up. Hilarious. 1 Quote
Allaroundfishing Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Catt said: @Allaroundfishing Our dealer here actually has both Vexus & Ranger! My first impression was they looked narrow but then I'm use to Xpress. I was surprised they are 95"! Vexus wanna impress me take to the lake ? Xpress's Hyperlift has no welds yea the tech told me that the only welds were behind the pad where the transom is and I of course didnt make(anymore of) a fool of my self and crawl on the floor under it but it sure seemed like a nice heavy aluminum it didnt feel like a pop can. ?? 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 3 hours ago, PolarKraft195Pro said: My Polar Kraft TX195 has a 96"beam. Layout is smart on it too. Roomy front deck, roomy cockpit, roomy rear deck. Very well thought out. @PolarKraft195Pro ~ Sweet Rig. How long have you had that saddle seat up front and how do you like it ? Thinking about pulling the trigger on one myself. A-Jay Quote
JLBBass Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, A-Jay said: @PolarKraft195Pro ~ Sweet Rig. How long have you had that saddle seat up front and how do you like it ? Thinking about pulling the trigger on one myself. A-Jay I got it in the fall of 2018. It is the most comfortable seat I have every used! When "sitting", which I do alot when fishing Lake Erie for smallmouth, it's great! it's a really natural & comfortable feeling when straddling it. when fishing rougher water, it really supports you, unlike a typical "pro pole" seat. It also makes a great leaning post. Will probably buy one for the back. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 1 minute ago, PolarKraft195Pro said: I got it in the fall of 2018. It is the most comfortable seat I have every used! When "sitting", which I do alot when fishing Lake Erie for smallmouth, it's great! it's a really natural & comfortable feeling when straddling it. it also makes a great leaning post. Will probably buy one for the back. Awesome - Thank You. You've convinced me. I'm hooking one up to-day Where are you getting them form ? A-Jay Quote
JLBBass Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Awesome - Thank You. You've convinced me. I'm hooking one up to-day Where are you getting them form ? A-Jay I got mine from Overtons, only because they sent me a 30% off coupon 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, PolarKraft195Pro said: I got it in the fall of 2018. It is the most comfortable seat I have every used! When "sitting", which I do alot when fishing Lake Erie for smallmouth, it's great! it's a really natural & comfortable feeling when straddling it. when fishing rougher water, it really supports you, unlike a typical "pro pole" seat. It also makes a great leaning post. Will probably buy one for the back. How bad does it block your vision when running down the lake 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 27 minutes ago, slonezp said: How bad does it block your vision when running down the lake I'll just take the 15 seconds it takes to secure it - Just snagged one - salt water model ~ Quite a bit under MSRP https://www.ebay.com/itm/MILLENNIUM-PRO-M-300-SALT-WATER-BOAT-SEAT-SW300-B300-STYLE-GRAY-PALMAHORSE/283046508418?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 A-Jay 1 Quote
JLBBass Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, A-Jay said: I'll just take the 15 seconds it takes to secure it - Just snagged one - salt water model ~ Quite a bit under MSRP https://www.ebay.com/itm/MILLENNIUM-PRO-M-300-SALT-WATER-BOAT-SEAT-SW300-B300-STYLE-GRAY-PALMAHORSE/283046508418?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 A-Jay Dimensions on the saltwater are a little bigger??? They say 21x14x7, The standard B300 is 20x12x6 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, PolarKraft195Pro said: Dimensions on the saltwater are a little bigger??? They say 21x14x7, The standard B300 is 20x12x6 Not to Hi-Jack this thread (even though we sort of are) Yes - I've been 'looking' at these seats since G-man posted a recent video up about them and A few BR members posted about them as well. Seems there's at least three different models or type out there. Two have a black frame with the dimensions you listed. One of those, has what looks like black screws along the short rounded edge - didn't care to be sitting / leaning on those. The slightly larger 'salt water' model in a bit bigger, a little heavier and is the way I went. Price way right too. A-Jay Quote
JLBBass Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, PolarKraft195Pro said: Dimensions on the saltwater are a little bigger??? They say 21x14x7, The standard B300 is 20x12x6 28 minutes ago, A-Jay said: I'll just take the 15 seconds it takes to secure it - Just snagged one - salt water model ~ Quite a bit under MSRP https://www.ebay.com/itm/MILLENNIUM-PRO-M-300-SALT-WATER-BOAT-SEAT-SW300-B300-STYLE-GRAY-PALMAHORSE/283046508418?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 A-Jay That same seller has a standard common on saltwater gray one for $67.95 with free shipping. Maybe get ahold of him and swap what you bought for it. Just a thought Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 25, 2019 Super User Posted January 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, PolarKraft195Pro said: That same seller has a standard common on saltwater gray one for $67.95 with free shipping. Maybe get ahold of him and swap what you bought for it. Just a thought Thank You But . . . I do not care to sit or lean on the screws (top pic) A-Jay Quote
JLBBass Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Not to Hi-Jack this thread (even though we sort of are) Yes - I've been 'looking' at these seats since G-man posted a recent video up about them and A few BR members posted about them as well. Seems there's at least three different models or type out there. Two have a black frame with the dimensions you listed. One of those, has what looks like black screws along the short rounded edge - didn't care to be sitting / leaning on those. The slightly larger 'salt water' model in a bit bigger, a little heavier and is the way I went. Price way right too. A-Jay That got me wondering, so I just went out and looked at mine and it does not have those black screws along both edges like that picture shows. Mine looks like the saltwater Edition with no visible screws or bolts. 6 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Thank You But . . . I do not care to sit or lean on the screws (top pic) A-Jay Picture of mine, and mine is not a SW model: 1 Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 I'm waiting to see their 20' and 21' fiberglass boats this spring... Quote
Super User WRB Posted January 26, 2019 Super User Posted January 26, 2019 The glass models are scheduled to be released at the Bassmaster Classic. Tom Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, WRB said: The glass models are scheduled to be released at the Bassmaster Classic. Tom I know Curious to see what the ex-Ranger guys have come up with...... Quote
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