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What does the outdoor board think of Xpress bay boat?
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:48 pm
I live on the northshore and would use it mainly around lake pont. I have a 16ft boat now that just isn't big enough. Does the Xpress handle any choppy water well?
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Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:50 pm to Milescb28
dad has a 21. does pretty well although not like a fiberglass. However considering we do a LOT of inshore, down and dirty red fishing, it does well enough for us in the bay.
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:50 pm to Milescb28
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:51 pm to jimbeam
I'd go with fiberglass unless you can pick and choose your fishing days to avoid the wind.
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:52 pm to Milescb28
Buddy of mine just bought one a month ago. He took it bass fishing once, then the next weekend we went to Leeville. The following monday, he's hosing the thing down and huge chunks of paint start falling off the bottom. The entire bottom, that had touched salt water, was stripped.
He immediately called the dealer, and the service rep told him it was the fourth boat in two weeks to come back with the same issue. He dropped it off a week and a half ago, and it JUST left for Arky to be refinished.
He has no idea how many other boats have gone to the factory, and no idea when he'll get his boat back.
He immediately called the dealer, and the service rep told him it was the fourth boat in two weeks to come back with the same issue. He dropped it off a week and a half ago, and it JUST left for Arky to be refinished.
He has no idea how many other boats have gone to the factory, and no idea when he'll get his boat back.
This post was edited on 6/19/12 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:52 pm to Milescb28
Very nice boats. Aluminum boats do not handle the chop as well as fiberglass, but I'd still prefer them over fiberglass for south LA.
This post was edited on 6/19/12 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:52 pm to Slickback
quote:saaaay whaaaaaaa?
Aluminum boats do not handle the chop as well as aluminum
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:55 pm to Milescb28
A buddy of mine has a 20' that is awesome for inshore reds. The thing will go places that a V hull glass boat will not. Downside: We crossed a medium sized bay/lake in it during a thunderstorm and I pissed blood for 2 days. Marsh fishing where you never lose sight of grass is this boats homefield. Fishing open water not so much.
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:57 pm to Milescb28
I like them but like others have said, not a good ride in chop. How much do you want to spend. Nautic Stars are pretty close in price and are damn fine fiberglass boats
Posted on 6/19/12 at 2:58 pm to Devious
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saaaay whaaaaaaa?
ssshhhhhh!!!
Posted on 6/19/12 at 3:00 pm to TexasTiger34
Thanks for the link but I want opinions of people around here since I will be using it in south la.
Posted on 6/19/12 at 3:02 pm to HeadBusta4LSU
My buddy had a nautic star and I love it but I'm not that much of a baller yet. 
Posted on 6/19/12 at 3:04 pm to Milescb28
Have a 22' Bay Series and I absolutely love it.
Handles big water well but you may get the spray if it's windy.
I just put on my rainsuit and cruise.
I fish Big Lake a lot with tons of Oyster Beds.
When the waves start getting big you have a chance to chip your fiberglass.
I also fish the jetties and the bridges of Toledo Bend a lot..It is perfect for what I do.
The difference between the 20' and 22' in rough water is night and day. Don't skimp.
Handles big water well but you may get the spray if it's windy.
I just put on my rainsuit and cruise.
I fish Big Lake a lot with tons of Oyster Beds.
When the waves start getting big you have a chance to chip your fiberglass.
I also fish the jetties and the bridges of Toledo Bend a lot..It is perfect for what I do.
The difference between the 20' and 22' in rough water is night and day. Don't skimp.
This post was edited on 6/19/12 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 6/19/12 at 3:52 pm to Slickback
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Aluminum boats do not handle the chop as well as fiberglass
I don't agree with this at all.
The particular design of the hull is what impacts the handling of a boat in rough waters. V-hull, flat bottom, catamaran, semi-v, etc
Posted on 6/19/12 at 3:53 pm to tigerzballzdeep
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I don't agree with this at all.
The particular design of the hull is what impacts the handling of a boat in rough waters. V-hull, flat bottom, catamaran, semi-v, etc
also weight of hull buddy
Posted on 6/19/12 at 3:59 pm to TexasTiger34
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TexasTiger34
Several of your posts the last few days make you come off as a douche. Just FYI.
Posted on 6/19/12 at 4:04 pm to deaconjones35
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Several of your posts the last few days make you come off as a douche. Just FYI.
He's from Texas and probably can't help it, but I tend to agree with him that the Express boat has been discussed almost to the level of ki
s here recently. OP: try a search of this board for recent discussions.
Posted on 6/19/12 at 4:07 pm to Motorboat
I hear you, but in all reality, when is the last time any of us schmucks have come up with an original subject lately? 
It's just what happens on message boards. Plus, he had some other comments that make him sound like he is a know it all.
It's just what happens on message boards. Plus, he had some other comments that make him sound like he is a know it all.
Posted on 6/19/12 at 4:13 pm to Motorboat
Searching doesn't pass as much time at work though
Posted on 6/19/12 at 4:28 pm to Motorboat
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Express boat has been discussed almost to the level of ki s here recently.
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Several of your posts the last few days make you come off as a douche. Just FYI.
This is the OB. We are always here to help or pretend to help.
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