What's the best quality aluminum crappie/ bass boat

Im i right its not for saltwater fishing ?

I work for a 4th generation company so i GREATLY appreciate the family feeling of Express Boats. I have a XBay 23B on order that I hope to see in March/April. 250SHO and all the bells and whistles. My 'forever' boat. Cant wait to fish the lakes of Georgia and Alabama to the Inshore stuff in the Gulf and FL Atlanta coast. Thanks for this video. It's a great break down of their product.

Everything I've seen and heard about the company, from their own behind the scenes vids with tours, test rides, and from new owners; its amazing boat and company. I've seen vids of guys doing 63-69 mph in rough water, the handling of how it turns and corners are amazing looking. Not to mention that if you love to fish shallow water and get into places you, can't with traditional fiberglass boats, it floats in 1.5 ft of water. Thanks for do this video.

Thanks!!! I really enjoyed this one!!!

I love my x19 with the 200 sho..Ive had it to 64 fully loaded & it had more....I fish northern smallmouth waters & it handles amazing...I stuck with aluminum cause of easy towability..I didn't need to purchase a Diesal 2500...my v8 Titan tows it great..

What do you think of seafoam marine 20

@TeamMarineService

Жыл бұрын

We are big advocates AGAINST using Seafoam.

@robertlopez6242

Жыл бұрын

What do you guys recommend? I have a 175 evinrude v 6 1993 . Running pretty strong still but don’t use as often this time of year live sw New Mexico

The Xpress X19 Pro is my dream boat, hopefully one will be in my driveway one day. 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

I love my x19. Smooth, fast enough and runs shallow.

@shadyroids

2 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost you I'm lookin at the x19 with the 200sho

Thumbs up to Kayli! Thanks again!!!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Kayli and Brian came though in the clutch!

I've worked on a few xpress tin boats, seemed like good build quality and they have a really cool look. Lunch time!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Great video Andy I thought you would like xpress, Im looking at the X19 with 200HP Yamaha SHO im sure it will be just as good as a deal as the X21. I fish smaller rivers and lakes so dont need that much boat. Keep up the great work. Love your videos you tell it like its!!!!!!!

Great work Andy. I really value the info in these over/unders. Love all the other content as well.

Excellent content this series makes my friday's.

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nate, we appreciate the kind words! 👍🏻

Great job Andy! Appreciate the over unders! I’m sticking with my champion!

Enjoy the hell out of the over under vids ive seen 5 or 6 dang good deals. Boats that i will definitely look into. Gr8 job team marine.

Been to the factory. Awesome place. Motors stacked to the roof.

Thanks for the video bud! Been waiting on this one!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

No problem Robert! 👍🏻

Great videos thanks

Outstanding

Should do the xpress 18 pro great video

I had a 2013 X19 that was a good boat except if you fished in the rain you had to take everything out after because water got into every compartment. Talked to dealer and he gave me a few things to try but they didn't work.

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, good info!

@07slowbalt

3 жыл бұрын

Some guy on youtube said that boxes do not stay dry up front. He said he had his carpet lined and he thinks it was a mistake because they hold water. Very disappointed seeing as they should be dry boxes.

@scottblow7154

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and still the back seat compartment floods all the time. There is a guy that had their carpet bunks that cause corrosion in the aluminum and they won't back their warranty he is the only owner too

@lsnead72

2 жыл бұрын

I watched a video awhile back, a guy put silicone around the top of the compartment to keep it dry.

Can't say enough about these over/under videos! Thank you for your research and information!

@stonehorn4641

4 ай бұрын

What research? They aren’t doing anything you couldn’t find on any brands build a boat.

Awesome video, that's for sure. I am thinking about an Xpress X18 or an X19 bass boat.

@scottblow7154

3 жыл бұрын

Look at excell better transom and QC i have a Express 2019 H22 Bay and they dropped in quality from my 2012 h18 cc.

@MrRGiller

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottblow7154 I will keep that in mind

Definitely undervalued. I ordered an Xpress just not an x21 I got the H18 17’10 inch boat with a 115 SHO.

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@brushymountain1

3 жыл бұрын

H18 is a steal of a deal, but the 18 gallon gas tank..... That's the only thing that has me looking at the x18

@dan776

3 жыл бұрын

Undervalued? It's still 70k for a boat.. houses don't cost that much

@ertren6

2 жыл бұрын

@@dan776 yeah, houses now cost twice what their worth

I have the Xpress X19 pro,200hp Yamaha SHO and I will never own another fiberglass boat! This boat has exceeded my expectations. Everyone that has gotten into my boat says they can't believe how good this boat rides and handles.

@shadyroids

2 жыл бұрын

How much did it end up costing you?

@jerryjames6090

2 жыл бұрын

@@shadyroids $46000

@richerwin6397

Жыл бұрын

Question please: I'm looking at the 19 also. As light as these Xpress rigs are, I would expect them to fly faster than I've been hearing. I had a Basscat that routinely broke 74 with just me with the 200SHO. What average top speed would your rig run solo?

They sound like a great company and I know that the x21 pro is a great boat!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Can't beat a family owned company that's for sure! 👍🏻

@scottfrost8956

3 жыл бұрын

They sound like a great company? Read the comment directly below yours 👇 I’m a big business owner and if customers or even worse potential customers cannot reach anyone then there’s a massive disconnect and problem. I give them a thumbs down 👎

@scottfrost8956

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService but you can beat a family owned company that doesn’t respond to emails or voicemails

@scottblow7154

3 жыл бұрын

I love their boats but the last on I bought was lacking big time on QC my seams in 2 seats came apart my color on the line x is coming out the wiring is junky on the boat and the trailer. If you have warranty issue they want it shipped back to Arkansas people are paying on boats that are sitting in AR. For months.

Hey guys, love the content. I know you have thrown up some very expensive set ups on here. Curious if you would do one on the new Skeeter ZXR? I just bought the ZXR21, and I absolutely love it! For the 60k range, I don't think you can beat it. Lots of boat and features. Performs super awesome, and rides like a dream. Thanks for listening.

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

We see a more budget conscious series coming up soon. 👍🏻

Good to hear 👍🏻 my x19 pro has just been rigged and ready for pick up 👍🏻

@07slowbalt

3 жыл бұрын

X19 pro is what im interested in. Can you give some details on what you got with yours and a price out the door?

@theduffster2581

3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing bud it’s 2021 pro x19 with a 200 hp motor performance package elite package tandem trailer with wheel upgrades 2 helix 9s ultrex trolling motor as well for right under 50 gs out the door plus a hot foot too not too bad in my opinion

Excellent review!!! Been shopping for an aluminum bass boat for awhile and your reviews are excellent! I'm retired and living on a fixed income, so I can't be as extravagant as I used to be, but this is doable!!!

Love the vids

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

I purchased a xpress h18 from Brian at water workz this week and everyone there was awesome to deal with highly recommend!

Another good video, And I like the fact you pat people on the back. Some are quick to criticize but not complement. Good Deal Buddy!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Always best to be positive and thank the others who've helped you out along the way!

Wild Bill's Boat. I bought my X21 there and it felt like I was at home and everyone there was either family or long lost friends. Amazing price.

Hey man I was wondering what you thought about the old sprint bass boats? I was told they didn’t do too well in rough water but other than that a very solid boat. I picked one up for a Steel, it’s a 1998 277s. 17 foot. Gonna put a 150 black max on it I think.

@chadhall5046

3 жыл бұрын

Sprint was owned by the same family as avid ran the company in the ground and went bankrupt left a lot of sprint owners hold the bag and no warranty I live an hour from Amory Mississippi and I knew the guy that was a dealer for sprint boats don't want anything that they build

Before I made a harsh negative and insulting comment about your video I have since taken down. I was out of line for that. I did not stop watching your videos. I now have a much greater appreciation for your work. I unjustly threw my frustrations on you. For that I apologize. I got a lot to learn. Tyvm.

@TeamMarineService

Жыл бұрын

It takes a big man to admit when he's wrong and I personally commend you for that. Apologies accepted and always know that you are welcome to agree, disagree, vent and rant with all of our Team Marine family members! Just remember that kindness, honesty and integrity are the most important traits we all carry with us.

I have a Z21 and the xpress x19. I'm trying to get down to one boat. Am thinking of selling the Z21 trading in the x19 and getting the x21. Thanks for this video!

Talked with Brian at Water Works in Cleveland, TN when I was in the market for a boat. Great ppl to deal with.

Up here we don’t hear a lot about Xpress but I will consider them for sure now. Looking to upgrade from an Alumacraft.

@scottfrost8956

3 жыл бұрын

Gatortrax

Awesome video as always.... How about doing one on the G3 1910 Sportsman model😁

I just wonder what having a co angler in back would be like. Does it tip side to side much?

love your over / under series, would like to see one on the Avid Tin Bass Boat.

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

We have been trying and trying to get ahold of someone there.

Definitely a different response from your Vexus AVX review that was 67k+, but with a 200 Merc.

Water workz is my local dealer they also are a Suzuki dealer. Awesome people in Cleveland TN

Lol I bought my boat from Brian at water workz marine. They delivered my X19 Pro to my house in Georgia for like 350$. Better get hooked up when I order the new X21 pro

I know this is an old video but I’m getting my first upgrade boat and I fish the California Delta only and I am in a ton of shallow water I’m currently in a little Jon boat just cause I get so shallow after watching this review I think I’m sold on this boat do you think if you were spending your own money you would get one

Just saw the video. do say I enjoy these. Love to have a Aluminum boat except I am a big boy and they wobble too much for me when I am walking around the boat. Thy need a wider stance under the boat.

As a owner of a 2023 X19. I couldn’t believe you would come up with this same opinion if you had one in your shop. Of course I would have to go through another trailer tire just make it the 3 hours. Would run far away.

A lot of great boats come out of Arkansas. Vexus, Havoc, Xpress, Ranger, Edge to name a few. Fishing is a way of life down here

@rayterry7

Жыл бұрын

Forgot Bass Cat

@Mg0936

9 ай бұрын

Also seark

I like the idea of the 175 under 40K. First over/under that sounded like I would be willing to Send It with.

Looks like a better choice of Bass boat then anything else out there!

How bout the crestliner mx21 to add to these tin rigs!

When y’all doing a Phoenix ? Also have you ever played with a 36 volt converter to 12 volt .... say for an old boat with an oil tank so you can’t have another battery to run electronics

@dirtyfan76

3 жыл бұрын

I think he did one a couple months ago on Phoenix

Wow that's a great price for that!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely is a great price!

Great video! Hard to believe you ran into so many bumps but I know A-1 Auto Marine in North Florida is an awesome Xpress dealer!

@DatGuy960

3 жыл бұрын

Where in north Florida?

You should do a series on 18/19 ft boats

Do one of these on the basscat Sabre

I paid $59,900 for my 2020 X 21 pro with 95% of the options you mentioned. By the way, good luck getting any warranty work from Xpress.

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Now that's a great deal! What dealer did ya go through?

@twn412

3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know your dealer as well

@lkeith88

2 жыл бұрын

Have heard that before. Can you elaborate some more on the warranty issues? Have been considering Xpress but the negative stuff i've heard about the warranty has kept me away.

I called Brian based on this video and he was a nice fella. There is not an Xpress dealer local to me and he is 5 hours away across the mountain range but if I buy an Xpress, I will give him a good shot at my business.

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome to hear!!! Thanks for sharing

Hi,I see xpress puts an 18 gallon gas tank on their h18 with a 115 hp on it , do you think that tank is big enough to chase fish all day ?

Do a review on the new Yamaha SHO 250, F300 F200 DES

Thanks to Kayli at Xpress and Brain at Water Workz Marine! You two made this video possible! Thank You!

@CarburetedIron

3 жыл бұрын

Andy, thanks for the kind words. Glad to work with you on the Xpress video!!!

@scottfrost8956

3 жыл бұрын

Great work Andy. Unfortunate that GM’s or CEO’s can’t be reached in deals like this but WTG Kayli & Brian!

Would you go express, or the Gator Trax?

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Xpress for the price and Gator Trax for the longevity. We probably lean a bit towards GT but the price on that Xpress is damn good!

@TheKodiakWay

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService I hear ya. Been working with Kent for my own build... Answers everything, every time- no run around. To me, that's the price bump.

@terryogletree2128

3 жыл бұрын

Gator Trax is a unique boat that can't be duplicated , best in materials and workmanship You are gonna pay for your dream boat but no Gator Trax owner ever complains or regrets going for the best

I requested a catalog from the website and a dealer was in my inbox within hours.

@drjaywhitlock

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! You will hear from somebody right away to sell you one. Not the same from what I've read when you need warranty work from the though

Awesome video! Vexus avx aluminum VS Xpress, what would you choose?

@davidegeland2380

3 жыл бұрын

Gator Trax hands down if you want durability and speed!

@MrRGiller

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidegeland2380 Aren't Gatortrax boats way more money than Vexus and Xpress?

@davidegeland2380

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrRGiller my 20fter was 50k I put my own electronics on.

@MrRGiller

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidegeland2380 That's for the Strike Series bass boat?

@davidegeland2380

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrRGiller yes the boat in my pic.

I dont need a 21 ft $60K boat.

What’s wrong with the nitro! Things been the background boat for like 3 centuries😂! Bass pro quality😂

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha extensive repairs and some pretty big upgrades! 🤙🏻

Please do the Excel ex 200

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Working on it Caleb!

Is a 80lbs minn kota ultrex to small for my 21fr 1999 zx210c skeeter?

Thank you Kayli and Brian for your help on this! Give them a call people!

@CarburetedIron

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy!!

The only tin boat I would ever consider

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the Gator Trax Strike Series

@terryogletree2128

Жыл бұрын

Gator Trax GT Series is better than Express I've got a 1970 gt with 200hp zuke , 36 volt Rodan , bow fishing lights , dual axle aluminium trailer , 2 captain chairs , big livewell , big insulated fish box , 8 1/2 rod lockers , all kinds of storage , interior lighting , friction hinges , extreme navigation lights $72K out the door

@texoma_outdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@terryogletree2128 I've never seen a gator trax in person so I couldn't compare to it, not sure how far it would be to a dealer. I had a buddy that had an express several years ago and know it was like your traditional tin rigs. The lowes, lunds, trackers and the like I wouldn't even consider

Can you do the blazer 650 pro tour

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

We could do that for ya Austin!

I'm curious how/why you considered this boat to be under priced but the Crestliner MX21 over priced when the Crestliner came in cheaper than the Xpress?

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Purely based on the fact that we called down to Xpress and got to talk to a person who cared about their products and company culture. Crestliner chooses to automate there phone lines and forward you to dealers. That doesnt get a passing grade in our opinion

@brianrobinson9979

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService just had to ask 👍

Still here haha, Phoenix 20 PHX or 920 Elite over under please!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Waiting on that darn call back from them!

@DinsmoreOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Ok thank you!

Would like if you would do an over / under on a Bass Cat

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

We will definitely do that for ya Brian. Waiting on them to return our calls! 👍🏻

@kmharvey80

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService +1 on this request. Surprised they haven't called back, I get them all the time!

They are bean counters on warranty

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

We've heard stories both ways on them when it comes to warranty work

I would love to know about stress cracks prevalent in aluminum boats of any kind

@drjaywhitlock

Жыл бұрын

I don't know about all aluminum boats but I will say, based on all of the videos I've watched and their promise, you don't get stress fractures in Gator Trax boats. Check their videos out if you are in the market for aluminum boat. Best I've seen and I have checked a lot of boats before I buy one

Just got a quote on one of these X21 Pros w/ 250 SHO, single console, single graph bow and console, sea deck, hot foot, jack plate, radio, trailer upgrade maybe one or two more options but those are the most $$. NO shallow water anchors. Came in at $83,500. Seems a little high to me and I was given a rough quote over the phone around 60k. For 60k probably for 83K no way

@robertrodriguez4587

Жыл бұрын

You can get a Skeeter ZXR20 for that price. It has shallow water anchors.

Way to go Kaylee and Brian!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻 They rock!!!

Flex seal buy a can if you buy the boat

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA

Maybe you could compare last year's prices of each of the same brand as last year's model

@TeamMarineService

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea...an average off the top of our heads has been around a 10k price jump at minimum overall

Andy and Kailey sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G.... First comes graphs then comes motor, then comes Andy with an Over/Under.... 🙊😅

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha Clever one David!

@mchevy911

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking Andy was swinging for a date on this....

@DavidMccallister65

3 жыл бұрын

@@mchevy911 right! 😅

Hey guys, please consider doing Avid boats.. I think you'll be happy you did. Cheers

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

We are hoping to land a call back next week with them! 👍🏻

Do an X19

I started in 1966 too nice a lifetime warranty

Hell ya tin boat good price

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely is a good price! And Brian will put gas in it for ya! Haha

@dan776

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService well hell, in that case I'll take 2 of them

Andy what are you going with the Gator trax Strike or this Xpress?

@TeamMarineService

Жыл бұрын

GT Strike Series!

@louisnadeau

Жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineServicethat Strike series looks like a pretty badass rig ! Plus ya get the cool factor lol

How does this compare to a Procraft and a Bayliner

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha does anything really compare to a Bayliner???

@desertdog1125

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService ha add a Force and your Money!

Do a 19 footer please

They need to replace foam bracing with extruded aluminium that's why the transom cracks and can't be rewelded. That equals "limited" lifetime warranty. Save your money and buy quality first! Gator Trax!

@reedc1980

3 жыл бұрын

Foam bracing? Can’t be rewelded? Not even remotely true

@Bluzharp2

3 жыл бұрын

And it will be over $80k

@davidegeland2380

3 жыл бұрын

@@reedc1980 exactly what they told me when I took it back to them don't remember you being there.

@davidegeland2380

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bluzharp2 my 20fter was 50k .

@Bluzharp2

3 жыл бұрын

From the Gator trax website, a similarly rigged 21' strike series boat $68-80K. I am actively seeking a new boat and both of these are on my radar. 2 things have me leaning toward the xpress over the gator. Price is one. I have a Tacoma, which has a towing capacity to handle either rig, but a few hundred pounds heavier will definately be noticed. I have been drooling over the gator trax for a while. The .190 construction over the .125 of the xpress is a big plus. One other thing, I can go get the xpress I want right now if I want to but I'm OK with waiting a while to get what I want because this is gonna be the last boat for me.

Come on man do a vid on the best glass boat for the money 17-19ft boat

Crestliner coming soon?

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Very soon!

Awesome! Xpress is on my list of boats to check out before buying. This definitely helps! I’m also interested in the AVID 20XB they are a new company but I think definitely worth looking into! Thanks Team Marine!

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Justin! Definitely give them a call!

Could you please tell us what is wrong with the nitro in the background???????...lol

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

It's getting some major repairs made to just about everything and it's getting new electronics!

@logans4803

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService 😆

This was the same price as the Vexus yet you said the Vexus was way over priced? Brand loyalty or just likin Kayli?

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Vexus refused to return our calls! 👍🏻

@kevinmiles2772

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService can you look into a company Avid . I know it’s another tin boat but they look to be producing something good but wonder if you have the right connections to get answers I can’t seem to find. Over/under or just a brand review would be awesome!

So basically that’s the most expensive xpress you can buy. I wonder what price would be for x19 with 200 SHO, 100lb thrust ultrex, 3 batteries, 2 helix 10s, 1 helix 12, mega 360.

Eazy-peazy! Don't understand why no replies to emails? Very good boats though! Thanks Andy.

Xpress or Gator Trax?

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Xpress for the price and Gator Trax for the longevity!

When we getting that BassCat review?

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

As soon as they contact us back!

@alanmathis1409

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService dang figured they would be pretty quick. Like the reviews btw. Thanks.

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, hope they get back to us relatively soon!

@SEOutdoors-MW

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see the basscat pantera classic review. 20ft boat with a 200 running 70mph. Plus lifetime transferable warranty.

Can you look 👀 for avid boats

@TeamMarineService

3 жыл бұрын

We hope to get a call back from them next week! 👍🏻

@MrRGiller

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeamMarineService I hope that they call you back. I have tried to reach them several times and Avid boats even read one of my messages on messenger and still didn't answer to my question. I gave up on Avid ever getting back to me