I hope it's something simple and not a hull crack or something beyond a simple fix. Good luck and let us know what you find out.Originally Posted by Cbump
Please have a great day!
I hope it's something simple and not a hull crack or something beyond a simple fix. Good luck and let us know what you find out.
Please have a great day!
2022 Vexus VX20/Mercury 250 Pro XS | 2021 Vexus AVX 1980/Mercury 150 Pro XS | "Overkill is underrated!" - "Då Som Nu För Alltid"
Sapphire Blue/Black Bottom Vexus AVX 1980, Mercury 150 Pro XS
Oh damn! Not good. Call Vexus today, don’t wait a minute.
Yikes! This ^^^^^!
2022 Vexus VX20/Mercury 250 Pro XS | 2021 Vexus AVX 1980/Mercury 150 Pro XS | "Overkill is underrated!" - "Då Som Nu För Alltid"
Called them and my dealer. Both said the hull would be replaced asap. Talking It in today.
Sapphire Blue/Black Bottom Vexus AVX 1980, Mercury 150 Pro XS
Nailed it.
What year is your 1980?
Plus side, Vexus seems to be just replacing the hulls now since they've been getting multiple cracked hulls. They will inspection it first to make sure no obvious sign of impact but should be an easy process for you. Sucks you'll be out of a boat prob 10-14 weeks.
You'll also get the new thicker hull too.
Nailed it.
What year is your 1980?
Plus side, Vexus seems to be just replacing the hulls now since they've been getting multiple cracked hulls. They will inspection it first to make sure no obvious sign of impact but should be an easy process for you. Sucks you'll be out of a boat prob 10-14 weeks.
You'll also get the new thicker hull too.
I bought It in august 2020 so I’m pretty sure it’s a 2021.
Sapphire Blue/Black Bottom Vexus AVX 1980, Mercury 150 Pro XS
Where exactly is that crack in hull? Middle of boat bottom or to one side?
Damn. Sorry to see that.
2019 Vexus 1880 w/ Mercury Pro-XS 115 4-stroke, MK 80lb Fortex, Twin Helix 7 Birds, Pro II PowerPole. AEguideservice.com
Forward of the seats about 5’, port side about a foot or so from center. Not on a weld, just in a hull step or whatever it’s called.
Sapphire Blue/Black Bottom Vexus AVX 1980, Mercury 150 Pro XS
Vexus said It wouldn’t be too long and once the warranty claim is approved, my dealer is patching It so I’ll be able to use It while waiting. Already dropped the boat off.
Sapphire Blue/Black Bottom Vexus AVX 1980, Mercury 150 Pro XS
That's great to here at least you aren't left out of fishing while the warranty process is started.
2022 Vexus VX20/Mercury 250 Pro XS | 2021 Vexus AVX 1980/Mercury 150 Pro XS | "Overkill is underrated!" - "Då Som Nu För Alltid"
just grabbed last one! thanks! I didn't know about lubing it!
THanks
Pretty big right up for a drain plug better start inspections of the hull Guaranteed you got a Crack somewhere probably in a weld it sucks I've been there
Thanks I’ll check into that.
Sapphire Blue/Black Bottom Vexus AVX 1980, Mercury 150 Pro XS
Do you have newer thicker hull, or is this crack on the original style that's prone to it?
The original style.
Sapphire Blue/Black Bottom Vexus AVX 1980, Mercury 150 Pro XS
Yep that is where they crack every damn time I have seen it. I have had 2 hull replacement and get into the new 2022 and no issue thus far *knock on wood*. I know Vexus will take care of you its just very unfortunate.
A good friend of mine just got his Vexus last fall. He was experiencing water intrusion and the bilge kicking on periodically. Turned out it was where they had run his transducer down through the hull and it wasn't sealed completely. The marina he took it to said they have seen several of them leaking that were done this way.
FYI, boat been at the dealership 6 days. When I dropped It off I was told they “had this down to a science” and everything would be quick. Called them and they haven’t even looked at It yet.
Sapphire Blue/Black Bottom Vexus AVX 1980, Mercury 150 Pro XS
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