Hello! Im looking at all the brands of 18' 115 hp Aluminium Models. I would like to hear what everyone is running and the likes and dislikes of differnt brands. Will be using it for lakes and biiger rivers. Thanks for your help!! Hammy
Hello! Im looking at all the brands of 18' 115 hp Aluminium Models. I would like to hear what everyone is running and the likes and dislikes of differnt brands. Will be using it for lakes and biiger rivers. Thanks for your help!! Hammy
I have an 1880 Vexus. No complaints.
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Although my Vexus AVX 1880 is really a 19' aluminum boat, it runs great with a 115 SHO. It is an awesome riding and fishing platform that is perfect for what I do. Huge storage compartments and a spot lock trolling motor make it nice.
Take a look at G3. Bought new a 2020 Sportsman 1810. Love it.
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Own an X 18 Xpress with a 150 but its basically the same hull as the H 18 with a 115. I have owned 3 Xpress boats over the last 22 years without any issues plus they are fast and tough as nails and built using .125 aluminium when many others are .100. A lot if good boats out there today but have to find the one you like.
I'd go Xpress or Vexus. The Xpress H18 with a 115 looks like a great value if you don't need the storage of the X18 (rod box is way bigger on the X18).
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
No one likes a pot licker or GPS pirate. FIND YOUR OWN FISH!
I have a 2012 H18 with a 115, no issues once so ever, have been in big water swell on Okeechobee in the winter and regularly fish the upper ST. Johns river.
XPRESS H 18 SS, YAMAHA 115
I've had my 2018 Tracker PT190 for five years and love the boat. Zero regrets. Smooth ride in chop and plenty of room to fish with three onboard. Unlike others I won't get out in 3' waves
2018 Tracker Pro Team 190 TX
115 Mercury Pro XS 4S
Vexus 1880 here and love it!
2020 Vexus AVX 1880
Evinrude E-Tec 135 HO
Ultrex
Lowrance
LOL, REAL 3' waves are a bear no matter what kind of bass boat you're in
I really like the layout of the new 190 (2018+). Only gripe I have about my 2016 175txw is the front deck could be a little longer and more storage under it. Tracker really fixed the storage problem with the current layout.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
No one likes a pot licker or GPS pirate. FIND YOUR OWN FISH!
Was looking at this last night. 96" beam and probably still upper 80's up front. The proportions caught me off guard with the insane beam-forward design but it looks like it would be roomy and stable for an aluminum. I don't see it riding that great but I could overlook that for the room and storage. Storage is amazing for an aluminum rig under $40k.
Lowe's Stinger 178 - 2023 Competition Ready Tournament Bass Boat (loweboats.com)
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
No one likes a pot licker or GPS pirate. FIND YOUR OWN FISH!
You might want to give Lund, Crestliner and Alumacraft a look.
Don't discount the Ranger line. I realize there's varying opinions of them since moving to WRM but I have a 2020 RT198p now and had a 2017 RT188 (with a 115) before that. I had zero issues with the 188 and now zero with the 198. Very well made boats and are as good as any out there with the trolling motor down. The 198 obviously rides/performs/etc better just simply because its a bigger, heavier, pad hull boat. But the 188 performed great, for what it was (which was NOT the "P" or pad version). I had it out on the TN River and the 4 North Mississippi reservoirs many many times in some pretty good chop and it performed above my expectations. Again, for what it was...an 18' aluminum with essentially no "V" or pad. It was very easy to tow, maneuver and was especially easy on the pocket book (gas). Feel free to PM me with any questions about the Ranger line.
Reb
I think all the 18' 115 HP boats today are good boats.
I would be more concerned with dealer and service the closest to you!
Another vote for Vexus. They are extremely impressive boats. PM sent.
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Having own two Lunds in the last 25 years I would not hesitate to get another.
Had a Triton V176 Magnum for 13 years.
They made a 186 and 196 Mag. If you can find that model it’s a great boat.
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