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  1. 12-21-2018, 04:15 PM #1
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    excel bay boats

    Has anybody seen or test rode the excel 230 bay boat can't find any reviews on it.
    Just curious on how well it handles the rough stuff and how well it fishes with the trolling motor down.
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    #2 12-21-2018, 05:32 PM
    I thought you just bought a new Vexus bayousmallie, already having second thoughts, lol. J/K
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    #3 12-21-2018, 09:46 PM
    no second thoughts my cousin is looking tried to get him to purchase a Vexus but he says he does not want to pay that much.
    I'm very happy with the Vexus center console. It will be my last boat I buy.
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    #4 12-21-2018, 09:53 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by quikcarl61 View Post
    I thought you just bought a new Vexus bayousmallie, already having second thoughts, lol. J/K
    Why in the hell would I be looking for another boat after just getting this one.
    Its the best boat I had in a long time.
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    #5 12-22-2018, 07:15 AM
    I have a 203 and love it, but dont see much rough water. My buddy on Kentucky lake has one and is always in rough water. He is a guide and fishes every day. The 230 should be much better.
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    #6 12-22-2018, 09:56 AM
    It looks like the Excel has more freeboard the the Vexus which is never a bad thing. Max 250HP is a big plus also. Is it really cheaper?
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    #7 12-22-2018, 05:16 PM
    Don't know I told him my vexus was 45,000.00
    and its a 19ft 10 in. So the 203 should be in the same range or maybe a little cheaper
    for him. thanks
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    #8 12-23-2018, 11:00 AM
    I hope you know I was picking with you when I made that remark, nothing bad meant by it bayou.
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    #9 12-24-2018, 02:37 PM
    yes I know no problem from me.
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    #10 12-24-2018, 07:12 PM
    I have an 2017 Excel 2470 center console, loaded..200 Suzuki 4-stroke, 10 ft. power pole, 9 inch garmin with side scan, $1200 led flounding lights, aluminum trailer, bluetooth radio, less than 60 hours. For sale $31000.00.
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    #11 12-25-2018, 07:14 AM
    I didnt think excel made a 24 ft. boat. Got a link to one.?
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    #12 12-25-2018, 07:22 AM
    Its called a “catfish pro” model
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    #13 12-25-2018, 12:23 PM
    There is an Excel Boat Owners page on Facebook. Several bay boat posts.

    Allison XB21 2+2, Merc 250 ProXS, 1.62 Sportmaster, Hydromotive Engineering X-OB 29
    Excel 1751 Viper F4, Tohatsu 50 4-stroke, EZ-Trac trailer
    FeelFree Lure 11.5 Kayak
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    #14 12-30-2018, 07:34 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rocket man View Post
    I didnt think excel made a 24 ft. boat. Got a link to one.?
    yes its the 230 bay boat center console.
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    #15 12-30-2018, 07:50 AM
    The 230 is only 23 feet
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