I was all geared up to purchase a Vexus 1980 or 2080, until I went to the dealership recently. I measured the livewells. On the diagonal, they only measure 17". Both the boater, and coangler, tubs measure the same diagonal length, at 17".
That's short.
A 2 lbr will be less than 17" long, but a 4 lb spot or a kicker largemouth will be at least 2, and possibly 3 or 4 inches longer than the diagonal dimension in the tub.
This has got me rethinking this whole thing.
Right now, I've got an older BassCat PIV. Its tub is at least 15" in one direction, 24" in another direction, and 16" deep, not to mention the massive diagonal length.
I'm worried that this Vexus tub isn't nearly big enough. Especially for BFLs and such.
I'm thinking now I may go back and purchase a newer used BCB or maybe a new Skeeter ZX200.
I really thought this the Vexus would be the last boat I buy, but now I'm sort of cold on the idea. What are your thoughts?