Yup, first obvious change is the gas tank fillup location, blue is the 2024.
Yup, first obvious change is the gas tank fillup location, blue is the 2024.
2024 Phoenix 818, Mercury 175 (3B414035) Trick Steps, 3 Garmin 106 SV,s, LVS 34. BoatEFX dual bow mount. Ionic 12V 125AH, 2 12V 100 ah LiTime’s with Blue tooth for the TM. Minn Kota 345 PCL charger, Minn Kota Quest TM.
Way to much money for an aluminum bass that runs 48 mph
HP increase would be nice. Maybe with this new hull design they might make it an option.
2024 Phoenix 818, Mercury 175 (3B414035) Trick Steps, 3 Garmin 106 SV,s, LVS 34. BoatEFX dual bow mount. Ionic 12V 125AH, 2 12V 100 ah LiTime’s with Blue tooth for the TM. Minn Kota 345 PCL charger, Minn Kota Quest TM.
I talked to a Vexus rep and asked him about this and he said they weren't changing the HP ratings. I told him I wasn't going to buy a nearly 20 foot long boat with only a 150 on it that was more than I can get a 19 foot boat with a 200 on it for. An 1980 with a 200 or an 1880 with a 150 would both be great setups. However you can get an Xpress X18 with a 150 hp on it for less than an 1880 with a 115.
I like the boat in the link above. It looks like they split the starboard side storage compartment and made half of it a cooler, I really like that.
I kind of agree with bassfisher444 if speed was a priority. It’s not for me. I bought my 1880 in October 2019 so it’s a 2020 and that was a SIGNIFICANTLY different market. I knew I was paying a premium price but it had the best deck layout for me that I could find in a tin boat without going Big O or custom. That boat linked above is about $18k more than what I paid for my 1880. No way I could justify that today as much as I love my boat. If I decide to get another boat it will be very different and I’d have to make compromises in the layout.
Here's a 2024 AVX2080
https://www.shreveportboatshop.com/-...il?id=14187614
A 2080 with a 200 SHO flashed to a 300hp would be a good setup.
2024 Phoenix 818, Mercury 175 (3B414035) Trick Steps, 3 Garmin 106 SV,s, LVS 34. BoatEFX dual bow mount. Ionic 12V 125AH, 2 12V 100 ah LiTime’s with Blue tooth for the TM. Minn Kota 345 PCL charger, Minn Kota Quest TM.
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali will all the BANKS upgrades
MAGA 45-47
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
Last edited by Grizzly; 09-02-2023 at 03:59 AM.
Great front deck space. Hmm, its between a 1980 or a Lowe 198 8 series Stinger.
2025 VEXUS AVX 1980
ZUKE 150 STEALTH
Speaking as a guy who spent a year or so shopping for the right boat, a Xpress h19 was my 1st choice and i was ready to sign up, but then a buddy said look at a 1880 with eva flooring, after seeing the difference in fit and finish, attention to detail, hatch quality the price difference was clear and also my choice. I do agree bigger motors should be a option but my 115 merc sails along just fine.
I assume you mean X19 bc I dont see an H19 available.
Are you comparing apples to apples though? I know accessories can add up really quick. A quick look on both websites lists the 1880 w/115HP at starting at $42K and X19 w/ 175HP at $43K. There's no build setup for the X19 so hard to compare.
2021 Vexus AVX2080
Sapphire Blue
Mercury 200 Pro XS
Garmin Force
Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv (2)
Garmin LV34
Ionic 125/100 lithium batteries