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The Cockpit. It’s 7” (17.78 cm) down from the bow to the top of an intermediate step and then another 8” (20.32 cm) down to the AVX1880’s cockpit. The top is hinged and opens a carpeted locker. The cockpit has three-across seating and the center backrest folds down to make it easy to step up to the aft cockpit. More on that later. Outboard of the port bucket seat is a bungee cord for securing rods. There is a dedicated rack for the rod ends. [links]
The Helm. To starboard, the helm console has analog-style gauges on each side of the Humminbird Helix 7 fishfinder. The 7” (17.78 cm) screen provides all the fishing data, but we would swap the positions of the fuel and trim gauges. Bass boats are trim sensitive and the gauge would be easier to see to starboard. Outboard to starboard are the accessory and livewell switches and the shift/throttle control. [links]
Captain’s Report by Capt. Martin Frobisher
Construction. Vexus builds the AVX1880 with its Vector Force Transom that’s made of .125” (.32 cm) aluminum and the company says it’s reinforced with 60 percent more material than the industry standard to support setback jack plates and shallow-water anchors. The hull is backed up by a full stringer-and-transverse grid that is welded in place and after the deck is installed, flotation foam is sprayed into all open voids.
Vexus designed the AVX1880 to be a well-equipped, solid-performing bass boat at a reasonable price. The lightweight, high-output Evinrude E-TEC G2 115 H.O. should pair well with the boat from a performance and cost perspective. The manufacturer says that building the boat out of aluminum saves money and the boat comes standard with accessories like a stainless-steel propeller and hydraulic steering.
Check out the AVX189 at your local Vexus® dealer and find more information on our website vexusboats.com/model/avx189/overview/. # VexusBoats # JoinTheRevolution [links]
The Vexus® AVX189 packs a ton of performance and fishing features into an affordable package. It’s the perfect boat for the beginning angler or the seasoned veteran looking to downsize. Available with a wide range of electronics, trolling motors, and outboards, the 189 can be customized to fit your specific fishing preferences. Ample gear storage, an 8’ rod box, and a tournament-grade fiberglass livewell ensure you’re ready for whatever the day throws at you. [links]
If you’re a Vexus owner and haven’t yet signed up for our REV Rewards™ contingency program, you’re missing out. We’ve already given away thousands in tournament bonuses this year, and we’re looking forward to handing out more checks and belt buckles this fall. It’s free and easy to enter. Just log on to our website, submit your information, then fish any of the numerous qualifying events across the country to compete for your own REV Rewards™ cash.
In the cockpit, instrumentation and electronics are highlighted by speed, tach, fuel, trim, and water pressure gauges along with a host of sealed, lit-tip toggle switches. Fiberglass-infused components – like the custom console with finished lower radiuses, contour-fitted side panel, reinforced gear storage, insulated cooler, and tournament-ready livewell – permeate the roomy layout.
The revolutionary design rides on an all-new, high performance pad hull with an increased deadrise for an exceptionally smooth, dry, and responsive ride. Start to finish, it’s a commitment to advanced engineering that’s reinforced with the added strength of our Vector Force™ transom and Dense Base™ hull construction. The roomy forward deck of the 189 includes a factory-rigged Minn Kota Fortrex. Also up front, a huge, 8-foot center rod box is surrounded by a pair of cavernous storages. Each is equipped with stainless steel compression latches, raised lip dams, and weather trim seals. It’s a wet-weather system specifically designed to help put the ‘dry’ back in aluminum boat dry storage. more
From bass and crappie to a host of panfish and more, now it’s even easier to confidently corner everything on the water. Not only does the AVX189 deliver exceptional quality, comfort, and performance, it does it all without compromising your budget. Measuring just over 18 ½ feet in length, the 189 is ideally sized, making it easy to launch, load, maneuver, and tow.
Centering the rear deck, the fiberglass well offers even more best-in-class features. Equipped with recirculating aeration, an auto fill valve (no leaky standpipe to set and remove), pump-out, and anti-splash ring, the feature-rich 189 is loaded with confidence. Even the storages surrounding the rear well are set apart from the crowd. These solid, gel-coated compartments aren’t just larger, they’re encased in foam, making them noticeably stronger and more structurally integrated than the typical, thin-walled plastic drop-ins found in other designs. Additional advantages include a larger fuel tank, two-tone Hard Case™ paint, performance-styled seating, and a precision-matched trailer. Combined with the ultra-solid feel and sound-dampening benefits of our upright, level foam flotation, this is the AVX189. With so many standard features, it’s an unparalleled rig, Built to Perform and Priced to Move™!
The Vexus® AVX189 packs a ton of performance and fishing features into an affordable package. It’s the perfect boat for the beginning angler or the seasoned veteran looking to downsize. Available with a wide range of electronics, trolling motors, and outboards, the 189 can be customized to fit your specific fishing preferences. Ample gear storage, an 8’ rod box, and a tournament-grade fiberglass livewell ensure you’re ready for whatever the day throws at you.
Check out the AVX189 at your local Vexus® dealer and find more information on our website vexusboats.com/model/avx189/overview/. # VexusBoats # JoinTheRevolution more
If you’re a Vexus owner and haven’t yet signed up for our REV Rewards™ contingency program, you’re missing out. We’ve already given away thousands in tournament bonuses this year, and we’re looking forward to handing out more checks and belt buckles this fall. It’s free and easy to enter. Just log on to our website, submit your information, then fish any of the numerous qualifying events across the country to compete for your own REV Rewards™ cash.
From bass and crappie to a host of panfish and more, now it’s even easier to confidently corner everything on the water. Not only does the AVX189 deliver exceptional quality, comfort, and performance, it does it all without compromising your budget. Measuring just over 18 ½ feet in length, the 189 is ideally sized, making it easy to launch, load, maneuver, and tow.
The revolutionary design rides on an all-new, high performance pad hull with an increased deadrise for an exceptionally smooth, dry, and responsive ride. Start to finish, it’s a commitment to advanced engineering that’s reinforced with the added strength of our Vector Force™ transom and Dense Base™ hull construction. The roomy forward deck of the 189 includes a factory-rigged Minn Kota Fortrex. Also up front, a huge, 8-foot center rod box is surrounded by a pair of cavernous storages. Each is equipped with stainless steel compression latches, raised lip dams, and weather trim seals. It’s a wet-weather system specifically designed to help put the ‘dry’ back in aluminum boat dry storage. more
In the cockpit, instrumentation and electronics are highlighted by speed, tach, fuel, trim, and water pressure gauges along with a host of sealed, lit-tip toggle switches. Fiberglass-infused components – like the custom console with finished lower radiuses, contour-fitted side panel, reinforced gear storage, insulated cooler, and tournament-ready livewell – permeate the roomy layout.