Vexus Replaced My AVX 1880 Hull... Now What?

[@jamesmilloy2411]

I was in the market for a Vexus. Not anymore! Thanks for the videos buddy. I hope you get everything figured out soon.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Smart man!! I do too man, people are starting to call to go fishing. I got the trim issue figured out; it's a short in the wiring harness on the boat side. It's a nightmare to try to track down. Most likely someone being careless and running a screw into the harness. Just saying F it today, stripping my brand new boat down again and running dedicated wires for the trim.

[@chadjackson4786]

@@MrBassOutdoors Did you take a look at any Avid boats or talk to guys who own one? I know one of the vexus guys left and started working for them, so i wonder if their construction is any better. I know their customer service has been lacking as they can't even respond to emails, catalog requests, or pricing information.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

@@chadjackson4786 nope! Promise you they will be just a big of a joke as Vexus. These cookie cutter aluminum boats are all the same, boats built for people who fish 15 times a year.

[@chadjackson4786]

@@MrBassOutdoors i know avid has a lifetime hull warranty. Not sure what Vexus is. If i bought aluminum I'd go GatorTrax

[@MrBassOutdoors]

@@chadjackson4786 10000000%. I spoke with Kent for about an hour over at Gator Trax. 8 month wait list. I finally saw one in person over here, the guy said he hit 77 in it so far. Apparently the hype about them is real.

[@mat_haas]

thanks for taking the time to share. it goes to show you, regardless of all of the fancy marketing, and the "God's from Ranger" starting the company (as many are just so mesmorized by), that every company either has flaws or cuts corners somewhere. I'm actually looking at a deep V fiberglass boat, but this all ties in the same. You would think they would have their BEST people doing warranty work, to make it right for a customer that needs A++++ service, but clearly not. Sorry for your struggles brother, unfortunately it happens almost everywhere. And with the way the world evolves, you better believe theres less and less people who care or have the skills and patience to do things right every time. Or the parent company willing to put people before profits. Best of luck. Thanks again for sharing.

[@tymason3056]

Beautiful boat, I hope Vexus make everything right with you and have a sit down with their quality team because the boat shouldn't have came back without a couple different inspections. I don't know if I'll get the 1980 now because of the quality team. Keep the videos coming brother.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

For the love of god, whatever you do, DO NOT BUY A VEXUS.

[@sherristevens3972]

They are incredible people..im sure they will become more successful as they keep making changes to the boats. Amen 👍 truth 👍 gorgeous boat. Amen 👍

[@BeeEpiclivinglife]

Thanks for your review, I was looking at purchasing one that looks just like yours to match my truck, I think I’ll go with the express boats due to, that I fish rivers and need an aluminum boat for shallower waters. I have seen nothing but good reviews on the Express boats.

[@BassGoneWilds]

I'm picking up a 2022 avx2080. I'm installing and wiring up my own electronics to my own fuse block. Im a pro at rigging up my boats. Sorry to here your issues. I have a ranger z20 so I will have 2 boat boats. Ranger for my back up. If I have problems with the vexus avx2080 they will not like me lol. Every boat company may have there issues. I had tracker marine ranger now the vexus. I will get my vexus setup right. I'm confident I won't have an issue with my vexus especially when I'm rigging the electronics myself. I have an awesome dealer I purchased the vexus from. I hear other that are happy with there vexus. I had some electrical issues with my ranger and fixed the problem and it works great. Just saying every boat may have there problems. Tight lines

[@bobbarnhill8557]

I got lucky and sold my 1880 after the hull replacement. I’m back in a glass boat that doesn’t leak due to a cracked hull.

[@CHIPPOFISHING]

Sorry you had such a tough time I get made a move from 16’ deep v aluminum/40 Evinrude to a 2012 Xpress H20 side console/200 SHO WITH 68.7 hours for 20k. Big learning curve

[@MrBassOutdoors]

good buy! how you liking it so far?

[@CHIPPOFISHING]

Great so far but got many mods to do to get it like I need and even more to get it like I want

[@CHIPPOFISHING]

I was curious about vexus but then it was between avid and Xpress. Liked the fit and finish of the avid along with the bow shaped of avid but the Xpress hyper lift hull won. Had 4 different quotes on x21 and God dropped the 2012 H20 Xpress with super low hours 200 sho in my lap. God is good

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

Man, I feel bad for your situation... I feel for ya

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Thanks bud, ain’t no new news I’ll get through it!

[@bobbarnhill8557]

Well! It happened! Cracked hull at the transom right were the outer bunk sits. cracked the hull and the bunk dented in the hull. Sent it back to the factory and they welded up the crack and left the dent. unbelievable! Now waiting to see what Vexus will do to repair the dent.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

WHAT?!?! THEY DIDNT REPLACE THE HULL?! What year is the boat? I recommend getting rid of it ASAP cause I can't give mine away.

[@bobbarnhill8557]

update. The repaired area cracked again. Vexus is now replacing the hull.

[@pauld1432]

Can you tell me who was your dealer , if you are in FL.. I am purchasing a 1980 with 150 merc. I hope your issues get corrected, and you enjoy the boat.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Dealer was in TN. Why would you buy one after seeing all these issues? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT BUY ONE!!!!

[@thehillbillyhilton3557]

Sorry i missed it man. Had some stuff to do to get ready for our trip. My buddies new semi has been in the shop just as much brother. As always stay safe out there.

[@labradorshalladore4966]

This really burns my ass when I see a hard-working, men or women who purchase bass boats, especially an aluminum boat the cheapest manufacturing method. You need to hold Management and your QC department’s accountable. Bottom line it’s 2023. We have the technology and products available to produce some fantastic products to our customers.

[@bomoaccavallo7924]

i am looking for a new boat but it sure wontbe a vexus thanks for the video

[@craigtanner7189]

Well I just watched your video and I am really disappointed to hear what happened with your Vexus. My 1980 is at Vexus now for a hull replacement and I am supposed to get it back in the next 2 weeks. Really hoping I don't have these issues with mine! I requested they upgrade the wiring harness and wire directly to my cranking battery. Hoping this will help with the issues I have had with my humminbird solix graphs. Like you I've sent mine back 3 times now due to a networking issues. I feel for your frustration!

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Dude it's unbelievable the amount of people I've talked to that have had hulls replaced. Hopefully they do yours right. I still had tools in my boat when I got it back...

[@jamesmilloy2411]

You're more patient then me bud. Next step for me would be to drop a match in the gas tank and walk away.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Well if I do that I will be out of a boat and can't work. So it's this or nothing! I emailed the CEO yesterday but I doubt I will get a response.

[@timhafley5177]

What happened to your Hull?

[@bassin_with_keith]

Sorry to hear about all the issues with your boat! I've had the jack-plate break on mine but I'm not replacing it (Not Triton's fault, though). Last July I got a stress crack in my hull (not in the welds) but to be honest, I'm scared to send it back, because who knows when I'll get it back. I don't think Triton will have the same turnaround time as Vexus, and my dealer doesn't seem to think so either! Luckily, I probably only get about a gallon of water in it per trip (so far). Other than that I really like my boat and haven't had any other issues. I just hope that crack doesn't get any bigger, LOL!

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Oh nooooo!!! Hopefully it don’t get any worse. Id at least get it welded to stop the crack from spreading! Have you reached out to Triton?

[@bassin_with_keith]

@@MrBassOutdoors Sent you a message on instagram.

[@mrBDeye]

If you wait, two things will happen, your warranty will expire and water damage.

[@bassin_with_keith]

@@mrBDeye I've been lucky so far. My boat doesn't take on more than a gallon or so of water after fishing all day (12 hours). Fortunately, the hull warranty on my boat is lifetime to the original purchaser (I am). I do plan on getting it fixed, but I'm going to try to make it through the summer before that happens. The crack happened last July and it hasn't grown any since. I just need it to stay that way for the next 5-6 months...

[@mrBDeye]

@@bassin_with_keith It's not good for a boat hull to take in water. I have a Nitro Z series. My pump never turns on.

[@bwskram]

Can't imagine how angry I'd be if I had your issues. I love mine and haven't any issues other than a cup hold pop loose.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Considering they staple the cupholders in, that doesn't surprise me LOL.

[@sherristevens3972]

Vexxus are the best for fishing or just going out on thr lake. Amen ✅️ 👍 truth they also have river boats and here they are wonderful and the people around here build a boar that lasts. Truth ✅️ 👍 AMEN ✅️ 👍

[@marksanko6138]

It took me like 7 props to get it all figured out. Andy can make it easier for you. Team marine has a KZbin channel

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Andy is the man! I'm dying to try that solas prop.

[@KVX21]

How is the VEXUS so far? Shopping now and not sure to go with SKEETER RANGER VEXUS LOL.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Buy anything but this.

[@KVX21]

@@MrBassOutdoors Appreciate that!! Good Luck!! Still nice boat just iron out the bugs and catch them fish.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

@@KVX21 If you have the money, check out Gator Trax. Looks like the only boat you'd ever have to buy

[@scottadams960]

Hope to see you up and running soon.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Still have a intermittant trim issue when putting it back on the trailer (very strange) but other than that I am back!

[@rickvann3489]

2021 Nitro Z19 PRO zero issues 88 hours on it now $49,749 Loaded hydraulic jack plate etc.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Oh trust me brother, if I could have afforded a 50k boat I would be in it!

[@bigbeef8935]

Ya a bass pro glitter POS

[@rickvann3489]

@bigbeef8935 very good boat for what I needed...

[@Pitchpullin5]

Im thinking about getting an avid.

[@conanruisi]

I just want an aluminum hull bass boat that looks like a fiberglass one and has an actual high performance hull. I was hoping vexus would be able to do that but it’s starting not to sound like it.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Gator Trax my brotha. Gator Trax.

[@conanruisi]

They have the hull shape that people say is skippy though. The pad hull design or a tunnel hull would be more of what I mean by “high performance” beyond the welds simply holding together. I was also looking at gator boats inboard jet bass boat, but not necessarily for the hull shape in that case.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

@@conanruisi bro im talking about the strike series from gator trax, not their jon boats. Its an 80 mph, 3/16 thick, no weld hull. It's as high performance aluminum as you get. It's my next boat. They are certified bad ass. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooG7n36InsqGrqs

[@conanruisi]

@@MrBassOutdoors80mph is cool but I’m not running bass tournaments I’m just enjoying myself. I know which boats you’re talking about. There’s a company with a similar name that makes an eerily similar boat, but with an inboard jet. They’re called gator boats, I was referring to them, but I’m honestly not sure if they’re better or worse. All I know is I would like a hull shape that probably hasn’t been done in bass boats before, so long as it still has the outward appearance of a classic fiberglass boat. Like I said I’m not running bass tournaments, I like to fish but mostly I wanna look cool and go fast out on the lake, in a bass boat.

[@conanruisi]

@@MrBassOutdoors imagine a bass boat but slightly more about going fast than it is about catching fish?

[@danharris5873]

Should have just gave you a completely new boat! Change my mind about Vexus!

[@debbiescott7365]

Thanks Looking for a new fishing boat , replacing my blue-fin. Won’t buy that brand. Sorry they don’t mind the bad reviews! Good luck

[@bobbarnhill8557]

I have a 2021 1880 identical to yours. Mercury 115 and Garmin electronics. I have had 0 issues. Your dealer blows!

[@MrBassOutdoors]

How many hours do you have on yours? It's not a dealer thing, dealer has nothing to do with it. Not to mention there is not one any where near me. Brand new replacement boat and STILL have numerous issues. So it's the dealers fault there is a short in the wiring harness in my trim system? No. That is Vexus fault.

[@jamesmilloy2411]

The 2022s have different hulls?

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Different step boxes and compartments have raised lips. I have noticed my cockpit being about 1.5 inch smaller also... Not sure about the bottom of the boat. Doesn't handle any better, still falls off pad in sharp turns at 30 mph.

[@jjohnston6645]

I was shopping for a Vexus, not anymore. Aluminum too thin ?

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Thin aluminum, prefabbed parts, cheap construction and a factory crew that don't give a damn. Not to mention the president of the company will give MLF Big 5 anglers a brand new boat to use at regionals, but won't help out guides who use their stuff every day. Comical at best. I mean my floor started squeaking in this new hull on day 2 or 3 LOL

[@terryogletree2128]

Just put a deposit down on a Gator Trax , guarantee I won't have any of these problems

[@MrBassOutdoors]

@@terryogletree2128 Oh brother, funny you say that. I'm watching a Gator Trax video as we speak. I have spoke with Kent on the phone already... Finally saw one in person the other day. The guy said "it's everything they said it is and more". I WANT ONE SO BAD!!

[@bigbeef8935]

He runs a business out of an Fkn entry level aluminum boat then complains when he hits stumps and shit blames vexus for any issues he has

[@toddsmith3418]

Love my AVX, sucks your having so many issues.

[@marksanko6138]

Call Andy at team marine service in Lacrosse, WI. They are Suzuki experts. Your issue is the prop. Suzuki is a great reliable motor, but they suck at propping. You probably need a Solas Scorpion prop with a higher pitch than you would think for your motor size. I have a Vexus ADX 190 and they shipped the boat with a Suzuki prop, it was shit. I have two props that work great now, a Scorpion 3 blade 23 with vent holes and a Mercury Bravo 4 blade prop. 15 1/4 in 26 pitch

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Thanks for the advice! I have delt with Andy a few times, jam up guy. My problems are not just prop related though. I went through tons of props in the beginning. The main problem is this mickey mouse boat wouldn't pass USCG inspection for a 150 hp, which is what it needs. I also have 2 props that I change when needed, which is annoying af.

[@jacksonrollins2403]

Nice I like it

[@terryogletree2128]

Time to get a Gator Trax

[@chuckthompson8469]

Do yourself a favor and wire your birds separate from your start batts

[@davidegeland2380]

Gator Trax and never look back!

[@justinmitchuson8992]

I can trash out a boat using it everyday in less than a year. Your gonna have to trade every year.

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Oh yeah, can you trash it out in a week though?

[@russelldevane5434]

Good lord I cringe when people cut holes in their boats to put stereos and speakers in them! This isn’t 1980 anymore! There are waterproof Bluetooth speakers that will sound just as good as those!

[@helloman4251]

Sheesh! Thanks for the info. Will stay away

[@Hickology]

I know whats wrong with it... aint got no gas in it!

[@MrBassOutdoors]

"you see that skeeter? Thinks of the simplest things first"

[@jenlvjim]

I don't think I'll buy a vexus anytime soon. Sloppy sloppy craftsmanship

[@mrBDeye]

Now what? Sell it and buy a Nitro Z21 XL

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Nah. I wont own a Johnny Product. I want a Gator Trax.

[@RP-xk8ji]

Bro just cut your losses sell it and start over

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Yeah bro I'm so fucked. Because of the hull replacement it's like it has leprosy now. Tried to get in another boat but the bank says "we don't make enough money". Still trying to get out of it, but it's like a bad marriage.