AVX1880 Storage

[MarkG52]

All the 1880 owners, how are y'all using the storage compartments to stow your gear? I.E., center box obviously for rods, bow port side for tackle, bow starboard side for extra life jackets, ropes, bumpers, not to mention the very large compartments on the back deck, etc.....? Any feedback greatly appreciated! Can't wait for ours to get here.

[KennyVexus]

Front:
Port - Tackle 3600's 3700's custom Mark Gatewood rack system
Center- 10 rods
Starboard - Vests, 2 auto inflating bumpers, small pouch w/fishing line spools, boat towels, throw-able pfd, rain gear, (keeping it light to offset my fat arse when fishing alone)
Step - Humminbird graph covers, weighing and culling stuff, bug spray, lure knocker on a retractable dog leash
Under passenger seat - Laminated stuff like graph instructions, battery charger blink codes, registration and insurance stuff that I laminated.
Center glove box - cutters, pliers, Ulterx remote, Talon remotes, SPF, secret baits for the day
Rear:
Port - Anchor bag and required safety gear. The rest is open for co-angler
Starboard - put a container in that takes up about 1/2 of the volume and use the rest of the space as a cooler. That compartment is way too big for only a cooler. Insulation is great. Ice will last all day and then some.
Battery compartment - Only what came in the boat. There is room for more stuff because I only run a 24v trolling motor.

[MarkG52]

Perfect! Thanks Kenny!

[Guntucky]

So much storage for a boat this size. I had to take all the stuff out when I took my boat in to get the motor replaced, I was even amazed at what all I had in it. I have been buying the new Plano boxes to get my tackle better organized, but damn , that boat holds alot.

[zaprod71]

Pretty much the same as Kenny. I put my fire extinguisher in the step and I also leave that for fishing tools and a trash container. Coin box is for bug spray, suntan, documents, sun glasses, phone, keys. BUmpers are in the battery comartment.
Keep in mind your throwable needs to be out when you are not sitting in the traveling seat. I just found out the hard way. I am looking at a way to velcro it under the console and leave it there all the time. The one thing that I don't like storing is light pole. It takes up a tube in the rod locker. SO if anybody knows of something better please let me know.

[Always want to be Fishing]

After owning the 1880 for a year now I still haven't filled all the compartments . Had a TR20 that was jammed with tackle that got a free ride for months and years....now tackle is by the boat in garage. Take what I need..put into a couple bags and its off. Pretty clutter free and everything stays wide open. Have moved things around several times but I like putzing in the boat.
Not going to make this boat a suitcase.

[Lou22]

In mine, front port side locker is exclusively for baits, center rod locker only rods, front starboard locker tools, dry bag, etc. Rear port side storage, a place for my big AO canvas cooler, rear starboard storage contains my PFD's, drift socks, and anchor lines. Front step, miscellaneous stuff.

[Wampolec]

Front left = all plastics
Front right = all hard/terminal
Center = all rods and net (ergo net)
left rear = mostly open for co
right rear = life jackets, weigh in bag, dock rope, etc
step = cull tags, humminbird covers, scale, first aid kit, etc.
livewell = a 30# stringer of smallies.... ;) #dreams

[MarkG52]

Good stuff y'all! Thanks for all the replies.

[Always want to be Fishing]

FR...two small bags
FL...rain gear,small cooler,snacks or lunch
Center...rods
Behind rods...Lowrance covers, garbage bag
Front of livewells...misc...sunglasses, weigh stuff, wallet
Behind seat...throw cush,spare jackets
Other compart always empty for passenger

[Tqisme]

I was wondering if anyone had some pictures or videos of how they are using their compartments on their AVX 1880? Trying to decide between 1880 and 1980. Currently have a 2001 Xpress X-56, but drove an 1880 and wow the difference. Now just trying to imagine all the tackle storage options.

[ifishinxs]

I fish with a pile and of rods on the deck. I would rather have rod storage on one side or the other and have my tackle in the center. With tackle storage on each side I would have to move rods out of the way to get to it. So I will store my tackle behind the front passenger seat. PFD’s, rain gear etc will go in the front side compartments. Fire extinguisher will go in the front step along with scale, pliers, etc. The between seat glove box will hold keys, wallet, phone etc. Fenders will go behind the drivers seat so I have easy access as I fish solo 99 % of the time. Vexus adding a console cleat will make it that much easier.

[ifishinxs]

I was wondering if anyone had some pictures or videos of how they are using their compartments on their AVX 1880? Trying to decide between 1880 and 1980. Currently have a 2001 Xpress X-56, but drove an 1880 and wow the difference. Now just trying to imagine all the tackle storage options.

I like the deck lay out better on the 1980. If it would have fit in my Garage that’s what I would have bought. I like the built in ice chest in front of the console. Rod storage is also a better. Having said that I doubt I’ll fill up the 1880.

[crankwv]

Pretty much the same as Kenny. I put my fire extinguisher in the step and I also leave that for fishing tools and a trash container. Coin box is for bug spray, suntan, documents, sun glasses, phone, keys. BUmpers are in the battery comartment.
Keep in mind your throwable needs to be out when you are not sitting in the traveling seat. I just found out the hard way. I am looking at a way to velcro it under the console and leave it there all the time. The one thing that I don't like storing is light pole. It takes up a tube in the rod locker. SO if anybody knows of something better please let me know.

I cut my light pole down a couple inches so that it fits in the rod box with out taking up a tube.

[BigEasy]

Hey Crank, how did you cut the pole down?

Mines sitting on the bench waiting on a chop job but I can’t figure out how to get the connectors out of their blocks.

I’m about ready to just cut and spice the wires.

[Bug Pro]

Front Starboard is my tackle and Port side is my dad’s tackle. The Starboard rear compartment are life vests and rear Port side is misc...rope, motormate when it comes off etc. front middle is strictly rods

[Bug Pro]

I cut my light pole down a couple inches so that it fits in the rod box with out taking up a tube.

That is a very smart idea!! I like that.

[Cbump]

I have a 1980 but i just finished organizing it today (round 1 anyway).

Port rod locker: all my catfish and crappie rods that I won’t use as often, a couple dry bags, my light poles, dip net, frogg toggs

Center rod locker: all my bass rods, weigh bag, buoy markers, spinner bait box, cast net in its box, little bottle of g juice

Starboard front: all tackle, pliers etc.

left the ice chest box in front of the console empty

Step locker: water proof bass mafia bag with sunscreen, bug spray, first aid, documents, ultrex remote



I have third seat so no storage there.

Hatch behind driver: life jackets, throwable, anchor, dock lines, fire extinguisher

Other back hatch: empty. Will be used for partner tackle, tow ropes when I take the kids tubing, etc.



I was trying to just get everything out of the shed, but now that I’m typing this I’m regretting taking up the entire port rod locker with extra rods when I could just swap my rods out from the middle locker the few times I’ll go cat or crappie fishing. So I’ll probably take those and the cast net out til needed.

Have plans to add bases for driftmasters in the back corners for catfishing.

[MarkG52]

Thanks y'all! Not holding my breath, but hopefully picking her up Saturday!

[ifishinxs]

Thanks y'all! Not holding my breath, but hopefully picking her up Saturday!

I’m with you Mark. Supposed to ship on the 20th. Mine is shipping to the California dealership. That’s 3 to 4 days. Then 2 days at the dealer for rigging and system checks. I’m crossing my fingers for the 29th. I’ve remodeled my garage 3 times now.