Last edited by SeaBass0112; 10-05-2018 at 10:27 AM.
Sclark, Is there storage under the rear seats? Do you know if you can get a recessed TM pedal?
Yes, things get hot sitting in the sun. My understanding is the spray on coating is UV stable and will reflect it too. It shouldn't be as hot as bare aluminum.
They aren't advertising this as a cooler with 5 days ice retention like your Yeti. But my experience with cheap coolers tells me holding ice and keeping things chilled for 1 day wont be an issue. And i'm sure Vexus has tested their insulated bins before.... This "cooler" isn't new. Exact same construction as the other bins.
Thanks for the clarification. It looks like a great design and layout. I get that these are mainly marketed to saltwater markets...I think if there were a few more refinements the popularity of these center consoles would increase among freshwater anglers. I am looking forward to seeing more cc models roll out as suggested in the video!
That won’t happen until after the beginning of next year.
I've been eagerly awaiting this release, and had hoped to trade in my new 2018 Nitro Z19 Sport for this... But, while this seems to be a VERY well built and quality boat, I'm bummed that it doesn't appear to suit my style of fishing, as a dedicated striper boat. No room for a shad tank, and the integrated livewell will not keep shad -- and is kinda worthless outside of cooler space. Appears to be waaay more shallow than an RB190 - more along the lines of the SWS shallow water model bay line offered by Xpress. This is likely an awesome boat, but it's not a tin that I can pile in a few guys and tons of gear, go out in 4' swells on Smith Mountain Lake, and then tuck back into my scant 22" deep garage. The search continues...
Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
2004 Ranger 521VX - Yamaha 250 SHO
I live near near the NJ Shore and just attended a local boat show which had tons of fiberglass center consoles that would work. They were priced from $20,000-$50,000. Everything from Bayliners to Boston Whalers. Prices were ridiculously marked down with everyone looking to clear stock. Not sure if an aluminum rig is going to fit what you are looking for but there are plenty of fiberglass boats out there priced nicely. I was surprised at what you could get for your $$$.
Pics of the jump seats on the website show the seat bottoms mounted on hinges - is that only for ease of mounting the bases? Strange there couldn't be a cutout under them for even shallow "glove box" storage items.
Bet a person could mount a recessed tray in the lid of that large bow storage area - be worth ordering an extra lid just to cut it out for the tray. lol.
The jump seats mounts are hinges on the front lip and screws on the back lip. if you remove the rearward screws the seat will flip up. but it is mounted on a aluminum deck.
the area under the deck is part of the upright and level flotation. i would not recommend you alter this as it has been engineered to exacting standards.
Oh don't worry, I won't be altering anything on a Vexus (or any new boat for that matter) until I win the lottery first! lol
My comment was more observational - like if the factory could have made shallow storage there. Regardless, refreshing to see jump seats on a center console.
I was hoping for a CC bassboat, not a CC coastal/flats boat.
Well will do when it comes in.