Anybody running a 189 VLO and what are your thoughts

[Siuebass0]

I'm thinking about possibly getting into a 189 VLO next spring and was just wanting some opinions. I would get a 175 on it and a manual plate. Just looking for overall fishability opinions and speed, ride, etc. thanks!

[Indianabasser]

I wish I could afford one

[Siuebass0]

Haha, I'm not sure I can either but I'm thinking about making the jump! I really want a z518c Ranger and that might be what I end up getting but I wanted some opinions on the VLO first. It just looks like the front deck is small compared to the z518c and I'm not sure about the layout or anything else on it for that matter.

[ToyotaKev]

Have had my 2012 for two years now and am really happy I pulled the trigger...to find a super clean used one with incredibly low hours saved me thousands over new...it's my first bass boat after having been in a small tin for 15 yrs...lots of new experiences to say the least...those first few scratches made me wanna vomit...and in a strange way glad it wasn't "brand new"...but I think it offers a roomy deck and is stable in some chop...have a 150 Pro XS...a 175 should really purr!!

[dwatts2010]

I have a 2012 189 VLO, Great boat has tons of storage. Wish the boat could take a 175 etec but my year didn't offer that. I can fit over twenty rods in the rod locker and all the Plano 3700 and storage boxes I need in the main storage. I wish the cooler was better insulated. Handles rough water well when fishing and running. Overall I would buy a new one if the opportunity allowed.

[BZWildman81]

Like the other guys, I love my 2012 VLO. Tons of storage, Can fish 3 and my wife's favorite, the pop up windshield. Damn good boat. I have a Yamaha 150F that will run 60 mph. IF you have any specific questions hit me up.