Vexus fiberglass boat reveal 3-15 2024
12poundbass reply :
Vexus posted this video as a teaser. The tin boats are nice looking. We’ll see what they came up with for a glass bass boat and a multi species boat Friday.
Anybody in the market and holding out to see what they offer? I believe there’s one Ranger owner on here who’s keeping an eye out.
TOXIC reply :
I most definitely am but I have a gut feeling that the price is going to be more than a Ranger.
12poundbass reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 10:53 PM, TOXIC said:I most definitely am but I have a gut feeling that the price is going to be more than a Ranger.
You’re probably right. It would make a good early retirement gift for yourself. ????
scbassin reply :
I own a Ranger 2008 Z21 & am waiting to see what they have. Hurry up Friday!
Catt reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 10:53 PM, TOXIC said:I most definitely am but I have a gut feeling that the price is going to be more than a Ranger.
IDK! Their aluminum is less than Ranger's ????
Tennessee Boy reply :
I haven’t seen a Venus in the wild but I’m excited about them. If I was looking for a new boat, their aluminum line would be the first place I would look.
Allaroundfishing reply :
yea were looking for a multi species boat right now and super excited for the release.
slonezp reply :
Their marketing strategy is interesting and the fact they've kept everything under wraps, makes it even more desirable. The tin models are a nice looking rig, but there are not many reviews. I'm guessing they haven't sold a ton. While appearance tends to sell vehicles, I'm interested to see if there is anything innovative with function and performance.
A-Jay reply :
I'm not convinced the glass-infused aluminum hybrid hull design can be durable over the long haul.
Granted there's not a lot of info on exactly it actually is - and that may also be by design.
A few years of beating the water in demanding conditions will tell the tale.
They look cool - personally, I'd prefer a deeper hull design.
If the first few on the water are received well, that could help boost their sales along somewhat.
If the reverse happens - could be tough sledding at that price point.
A-Jay
12poundbass reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 7:20 AM, A-Jay said:I'm not convinced the glass-infused aluminum hybrid hull design can be durable over the long haul.
Granted there's not a lot of info on exactly it actually is - and that may also be by design.
A few years of beating the water in demanding conditions will tell the tale.
They look cool - personally, I'd prefer a deeper hull design.
If the first few on the water are received well, that could help boost their sales along somewhat.
If the reverse happens - could be tough sledding at that price point.
A-Jay
All the chatter I’ve read regarding the glass-infused aluminum hull says it’s an all aluminum hull with fiberglass storage, console, TM foot tray, and so on. Nothing really revolutionary that I know of.
They are cool looking boats and Naturally there will be hiccups along the way, like you said time will tell.
On 3/14/2019 at 7:02 AM, slonezp said:Their marketing strategy is interesting and the fact they've kept everything under wraps, makes it even more desirable. The tin models are a nice looking rig, but there are not many reviews. I'm guessing they haven't sold a ton. While appearance tends to sell vehicles, I'm interested to see if there is anything innovative with function and performance.
The videos are cool and they have me intrigued even though I’m not in the market or even in the ballpark price wise.
A-Jay reply :
Are there any hull weight numbers posted anywhere- ?
I can't seem to locate what these rigs weigh.
A-Jay
slonezp reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 7:59 AM, A-Jay said:Are there any hull weight numbers posted anywhere- ?
I can't seem to locate what these rigs weigh.
A-Jay
Gonna have to "weight" until Friday.......
A-Jay reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 8:03 AM, slonezp said:Gonna have to "weight" until Friday.......
OK - I'd be good with the hull weight of ANY of their rigs -
Seems they don't list them on their site.
A-Jay
slonezp reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 8:04 AM, A-Jay said:OK - I'd be good with the hull weight of ANY of their rigs -
Seems they don't list them on their site.
A-Jay
My honest opinion is you'd be settling if you downgraded to a Vexus, not that you're looking. While I'm intrigued by their styling, I'm all about function for me. Lund may not be the prettiest, but it will outlast the competition...or lack there of ????
A-Jay reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 8:11 AM, slonezp said:My honest opinion is you'd be settling if you downgraded to a Vexus, not that you're looking. While I'm intrigued by their styling, I'm all about function for me. Lund may not be the prettiest, but it will outlast the competition...or lack there of ????
Thank you ~
I've not seen one but like you, I'm curious.
HP options indicate it's not a super heavy craft.
A-Jay
slonezp reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 8:14 AM, A-Jay said:Thank you ~
I've not seen one but like you, I'm curious.
HP options indicate it's not a super heavy craft.
A-Jay
I saw the 18 and 19ft Vexus tins back in January. Absolutely beautiful lines. Well thought out floor plan. Very sharp looking rig. But, as every other non Lund, the boats are minuscule in comparison. It's a bass boat. No more, no less. It's a modified V with smooth lines. Were I in the market for a tin bass boat today and was going to fish on small to medium sized land locked water, I'd just might get one. It's better looking and better thought out than the Ranger RT and Tracker bass boats.
The best looking boat will eventually be dated.
The best looking car will eventually be dated.
The best looking broad will eventually be dated.
Superior function will be around long after the beauty fades.
Catt reply :
We have Vexus dealership here & I was looking at em again on Tuesday. This dealership has Vexus, Ranger aluminum, & Alweld; I get to see em sitting side by side.
The AVX189 is a modified V hull, the others are high performance pad hulls.
I want to see how well the perform on the big open waters of Toledo Bend. Many boats claim they handle rough water until they're on Toledo Bend.
Allaroundfishing reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 11:37 AM, slonezp said:I saw the 18 and 19ft Vexus tins back in January. Absolutely beautiful lines. Well thought out floor plan. Very sharp looking rig. But, as every other non Lund, the boats are minuscule in comparison. It's a bass boat. No more, no less. It's a modified V with smooth lines. Were I in the market for a tin bass boat today and was going to fish on small to medium sized land locked water, I'd just might get one. It's better looking and better thought out than the Ranger RT and Tracker bass boats.
The best looking boat will eventually be dated.
The best looking car will eventually be dated.
The best looking broad will eventually be dated.
Superior function will be around long after the beauty fades.
I'll second that, they're slick and clearly the designers knew what a consumer would want and really pushed the bill on making a 20ft alum feel like a large fiberglass bass boat. I sadly didnt get to get a test drive one but i sat in and prodded around in all of their aluminum models albeit not the center-consoles. I felt better than my buddies ranger when i sat in the 20ft model (not to offend any ranger owners ???? ) It was simply was an aluminum boat that was meant to perform like a high performance fiberglass rig, whether or not it will last its just too soon to tell. I definitely preferred it over the Rt series or the tracker alums.
On 3/14/2019 at 8:14 AM, A-Jay said:Thank you ~
I've not seen one but like you, I'm curious.
HP options indicate it's not a super heavy craft.
A-Jay
The man at the dealership told me the weight but sadly i cant remember what he said. I agree that they must be fairly light just based on hp ratings and the over all layout, but for a light alum boat they felt sturdy and seemed like they would keep you pretty dry on a rough day. ????
Allaroundfishing reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 7:20 AM, A-Jay said:I'm not convinced the glass-infused aluminum hybrid hull design can be durable over the long haul.
Granted there's not a lot of info on exactly it actually is - and that may also be by design.
A few years of beating the water in demanding conditions will tell the tale.
They look cool - personally, I'd prefer a deeper hull design.
If the first few on the water are received well, that could help boost their sales along somewhat.
If the reverse happens - could be tough sledding at that price point.
A-Jay
Just found this video, he describes the whole fiberglass/alum thing pretty good i think. He is a biased since he works for vexus, but he describes the boat in a fairly good manner.
J Francho reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 7:20 AM, A-Jay said:I'm not convinced the glass-infused aluminum hybrid hull design can be durable over the long haul.
Granted there's not a lot of info on exactly it actually is - and that may also be by design.
That's because you're repeating the marketing. It's a welded aluminum hull. Period. There is no glass infused into aluminum. some of the deck, livewell, and the consoles are glass. The main pieces are the unusual welded transom reinforcement and that all exposed aluminum surfaces are painted. It has to be some the most misleading marketing to date. Especially odd, since the two things I mentioned are a big deal. I priced out similarly rigged Lund and Vexus and the Vexus came out cheaper by around 10%. Some of this is engine size, though I feel they will slot their glass sleds in to be competitive.
slonezp reply :
Lowe did the tin hull with a fiberglass top cap on a crossover ski and deck boat. It failed miserably.
On 3/14/2019 at 9:07 PM, Allaroundfishing said:Just found this video, he describes the whole fiberglass/alum thing pretty good i think. He is a biased since he works for vexus, but he describes the boat in a fairly good manner.
On 3/14/2019 at 9:09 PM, J Francho said:That's because you're repeating the marketing. It's a welded aluminum hull. Period. There is no glass infused into aluminum. some of the deck, livewell, and the consoles are glass. The main pieces are the unusual welded transom reinforcement and that all exposed aluminum surfaces are painted. It has to be some the most misleading marketing to date. Especially odd, since the two things I mentioned are a big deal. I priced out similarly rigged Lund and Vexus and the Vexus came out cheaper by around 10%. Some of this is engine size, though I feel they will slot their glass sleds in to be competitive.
J Francho reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 9:17 PM, slonezp said:owe did the tin hull with a fiberglass top cap on a crossover ski and deck boat. It failed miserably.
The top cap isn't glass. The only difference I see is that the consoles and livewell are chop gun glass as opposed to roto-molded plastic. It may actually be stronger than the plastic. The more I look at the hulls though, the more I like the Lund. I'm anxious to see what exactly "changes everything" in regards to glass bass boats. I'm also interested to see the multi species boat. The last glass boat that made me look twice, design wise were Basscat's high end FTD models. The storage set up is what sets them apart.
A-Jay reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 9:24 PM, J Francho said:The top cap isn't glass. The only difference I see is that the consoles and livewell are chop gun glass as opposed to roto-molded plastic. It may actually be stronger than the plastic. The more I look at the hulls though, the more I like the Lund. I'm anxious to see what exactly "changes everything" in regards to glass bass boats. I'm also interested to see the multi species boat. The last glass boat that made me look twice, design wise were Basscat's high end FTD models. The storage set up is what sets them apart.
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Agreed.
A-Jay
Catt reply :
https://vexusboats.com/series/vx/overview/
18RangerZ520L reply :
I'm not impressed with the fiberglass models so far... Looks like they only offer 7 colors too?!? I'd still like to see a VX20 or VX21 in person. I was hoping to see a "game changer".... 
And no pricing on their website?
Looks like I won't be trading in the Z520L for a Vexus VX20/VX21 after all... 
12poundbass reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 1:31 AM, 18RangerZ520L said:I'm not impressed with the fiberglass models so far... Looks like they only offer 7 colors too?!? I'd still like to see a VX20 or VX21 in person. I was hoping to see a "game changer"....
And no pricing on their website?
Looks like I won't be trading in the Z520L for a Vexus VX20/VX21 after all...
I saw on another site 70-76k. I’m guessing that’s base price.
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 1:40 AM, 12poundbass said:I saw on another site 70-76k. I’m guessing that’s base price.
J Francho reply :
TOXIC reply :
To me all of the gimmicky or cosmetic changes are not importamat. What is important is the construction and new hull design. Lighter, Faster, Stronger will only be established after some hard on the water testing and results.
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:00 AM, TOXIC said:To me all of the gimmicky or cosmetic changes are not importamat. What is important is the construction and new hull design. Lighter, Faster, Stronger will only be established after some hard on the water testing and results.
Yep
12poundbass reply :
Anyone know anything about the vacuum sealed livewell? Is this new, what’s the benefit if any?
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 1:55 AM, J Francho said:
So much for them costing less than a Ranger, mine was $86k loaded to the gills. This one is $89,145 as shown.... It have a 250 or 300? Top red section says 250, specifications below say 300?
Keith Daffron is a smooth talker on all the Vexus videos, but in the end it looks like smoke and mirrors to me.
I'm sticking with Ranger.
J Francho reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:25 AM, 18RangerZ520L said:It have a 250 or 300?
It says 250 on the top of the card.
On 3/16/2019 at 2:18 AM, 12poundbass said:Anyone know anything about the vacuum sealed livewell? Is this new, what’s the benefit if any?
Supposed to get rid of the sloshing on rough rides.
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:33 AM, J Francho said:It says 250 on the top of the card.
It also says 300 under specifications in the middle of the card...
TOXIC reply :
I thought I heard him say that all of the fiberglass was vacuum constructed which would result in a lighter boat. I thought BassCat already did that. If the bass boat model can take the abuses of big water lakes like Erie and St Clair then I'll take a serious look at them. At the price point they are apparently selling at, any owner that has problems will be vocal and it will spread like wildfire because haters will be looking for any reason to put them down.
J Francho reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:39 AM, 18RangerZ520L said:It also says 300 under specifications in the middle of the card...
That is under the specs for HP options. The top says, "Introductory Offer VX21 Midnight Spectrum w/Mercury Pro XS." Intuition tells me that a 300 would add to the cost.
12poundbass reply :
With everything that’s out there now what could someone come up with at this point that’s revolutionary? I won’t use the dreaded phrase that’s over used and drives me nuts. Lol
volzfan59 reply :
I left the Classic Expo around 1:PM. They still hadn't taken the covers off. Hopefully they'll have them off tomorrow.
J Francho reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:46 AM, 12poundbass said:With everything that’s out there now what could someone come up with at this point that’s revolutionary? I won’t use the dreaded phrase that’s over used and drives me nuts. Lol
I don't think so. My take on this is they went over every little detail, and made incremental improvements to a lot of things. The hull is vacuum infused glass, which is state of the art hull manufacture. Fancy speed boats are built this way, and painted over. They've been doing it for years now. The livewell gets improvement. The cantilevered consoles are gimmicky to me. Air ride , sliding seats seem cool. I do like the cooler setup, and is it me, or does the seating area look way lower than the deck? I know they tout the raised deck, but those don't look all that different from most new boats. Maybe I'm used to my skinny hulled Bullet. The lighting all over the place seems to be fad these days. Even kayakers are running gaudy LED setups, lol. The notched bow is weird looking. I don't mind the lack of glitter. Always hated glitter, but that's what you always got with a bass boat. I do wish they had more color options. So, I don't think it's any one thing, but the sum of improvements. They sure as heck trademarked a ton catch phrases, lol.
On 3/16/2019 at 2:53 AM, volzfan59 said:I left the Classic Expo around 1:PM. They still hadn't taken the covers off. Hopefully they'll have them off tomorrow.
That's right about when they did the reveal. Look it up on Facebook.
TOXIC reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:46 AM, 12poundbass said:With everything that’s out there now what could someone come up with at this point that’s revolutionary? I won’t use the dreaded phrase that’s over used and drives me nuts. Lol
The main and only important thing to me would be hull design (ride/durability). Things like a storage box in the trailer step (seems to me they would get robbed at a ramp), Retractable emergency ladder (hoping it doesn't deploy in rough water or break the latch) and shock absorber seats (again, they have to be durable) as well as all of the other "goodies" that have already been incorporated (adjustable seats, net storage, non carpeted flooring) in current boats. I could care less about a wrapped steering wheel.
volzfan59 reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:54 AM, J Francho said:That's right about when they did the reveal. Look it up on Facebook.
Figures, that's about par for the course for me!
No facebook for me.
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:45 AM, J Francho said:That is under the specs for HP options. The top says, "Introductory Offer VX21 Midnight Spectrum w/Mercury Pro XS." Intuition tells me that a 300 would add to the cost.
kenmitch reply :
But, but,but.....It's got a intensive care livewell sytem. Bass ambulance!
slonezp reply :
I'll look better when I get home but to me , on my phone, it looks like a Stratos
JLBBass reply :
Fugly!
A painted fiberglass bassboat!!!?????????????
slonezp reply :
Catt reply :
For that price I'll take a Bass Cat ????
crypt reply :
makes me love my old girl even more.........she's paid for............20 years ago !!!!!!!!!!!
volzfan59 reply :
I have to stay that I really like the Vexus aluminum boats. That said, I don't like the Vexus fiberglass boats even a little bit. I did like the seat suspension system.
I did get Forrest Woods autograph.
slonezp reply :
On 3/17/2019 at 10:17 AM, volzfan59 said:I have to stay that I really like the Vexus aluminum boats. That said, I don't like the Vexus fiberglass boats even a little bit. I did like the seat suspension system.
I did get Forrest Woods autograph.
The seat shock absorption is nothing new. Just new for bass boats.
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 3/17/2019 at 3:59 AM, crypt said:makes me love my old girl even more.........she's paid for............20 years ago !!!!!!!!!!!
Likewise! 
Way north bass guy reply :
On 3/17/2019 at 7:56 PM, slonezp said:The seat shock absorption is nothing new. Just new for bass boats.
Yup, I’ve had these smooth moves suspensions in my boat for a couple years now, and I’ll never own a boat without them again. For big rollers, and especially those boat wakes that sneak up on you, they are an absolute back saver!
Glenn reply :
I looked at it - not thoroughly - and the only things that stood out to me were the storage compartment in the trailer step (it's NOT waterproof! Has an open grate for the bottom), the rod holders for the passenger are a different design, and the non-carpeted floor (which isn't new in the boating world). Other than that...it's a bass boat. Nothing really makes it any different that I could see.
Hard to tell if the build is any better than the competition.
JLBBass reply :
They are fugly!!!
volzfan59 reply :
On 3/17/2019 at 7:56 PM, slonezp said:The seat shock absorption is nothing new. Just new for bass boats.
The Vexus suspension system is a little different than most. Reminds me of the suspension system in an 18 wheelers driver's seat.
TOXIC reply :
I still think the hull design is going to be what is different. How that hull is configured will make or break the boat.....literally.
The construction process claims to be lighter and stronger. I'll be waiting for the first big water reports on stress cracking and hull performance. I could care less about looks and gimmicks. They sure didn't make it any more affordable than current market offerings.
Allaroundfishing reply :
On 3/16/2019 at 2:54 AM, J Francho said:I don't think so. My take on this is they went over every little detail, and made incremental improvements to a lot of things. The hull is vacuum infused glass, which is state of the art hull manufacture. Fancy speed boats are built this way, and painted over. They've been doing it for years now. The livewell gets improvement. The cantilevered consoles are gimmicky to me. Air ride , sliding seats seem cool. I do like the cooler setup, and is it me, or does the seating area look way lower than the deck? I know they tout the raised deck, but those don't look all that different from most new boats. Maybe I'm used to my skinny hulled Bullet. The lighting all over the place seems to be fad these days. Even kayakers are running gaudy LED setups, lol. The notched bow is weird looking. I don't mind the lack of glitter. Always hated glitter, but that's what you always got with a bass boat. I do wish they had more color options. So, I don't think it's any one thing, but the sum of improvements. They sure as heck trademarked a ton catch phrases, lol.
That's right about when they did the reveal. Look it up on Facebook.
Yep I feel like they looked at everything that a modern fiberglass rig had to offer and tried to improve on it, i agree about the seating area it looks low, almost but not quite similar to a multi species, I know it isnt a Multi species boat but the seating and the step up to the deck is reminiscent of one slightly. Its a shame they only have 7 colors right now, but I do like that its isnt gaudy big flake gel coat and is more of a paint job similar to a truck or car, i can imagine a matte black suzuki would look pretty sexy on the back too ????
18RangerZ520L reply :
On 3/17/2019 at 10:33 PM, JLBBass said:They are fugly!!!
+1!!!
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