Great review man. And don't worry about those cosmetics. The whole point of aluminum is that you can take it places fiberglass can't go. Absolutely nothing detrimental to the hull in what you showed. Use that baby! I have the H16DB HyperLift Duck Boat rigged for fishing and yeah bottom is scratched up. Means it's doing it's job. Now I am not hitting stumps while running or anything, but I have no qualms about rubbing the bottom to get somewhere.
Not all Aluminum boat compartments leak, at least not nearly as bad as others boat brands. The reason Xpress has problems with leaks is pretty obvious. Their compartment don't have any rubber edging like other boat brands do. It helps reduce leaks greatly. I like your boat and If I ever get an Xpress boat that would be the first thing I would modify.
Very nice set up! A very honest review, much appreciated! I’m looking at the x21. There is a video review from a gentleman from the Ozarks that fixed the issues with water in the compartments. He went in depth what he did to fix the water problems. It was very helpful.
Ive been trying to get my compartments waterproof. I siliconed around the top of the lip where they have put the lip on. Also, i found most of my water was coming in under my trilling motor foot pedal in the recess area. Im about 95 percent waterproof now. One of my drain hoses on my back compartment was leaking around the threads. Silicone foxed that too. Ill let you knownif i get 100 percent waterproof. Did you ever get it any better? Good news is, all that only cost me 10$ and a couple hours.
I think most aluminum boats have wet compartments. Even if they're sealed they still suffer from condensation on the cold metal surfaces. I've considered an aluminum boat for my next ride and have just decided that most things will have to be stored in dry bags. I currently use dry bags for my auto inflate life jacket, paper towels, extra ball caps, etc. So far things have remained dry and I don't have to find my life jacket blown up in my front storage compartment. My boat is fiberglass but a good wind driven rain can still leak in sometimes.
I have a few things in dry bags and they work wonders. Haven’t had my life jacket blow up yet. I can see your point on condensation getting in and but would it condensate that much and still leave my carpet line storage compartments soaked?
@@southernboundaries I've had 3 different bass trackers before and all would sweat the storage compartments even when there hadn't really been much rain. It's surprising how much can form, but for sure rain accounts for a lot of it. I think ultimately we'll just have to use the dry bags for any real solution. I saw an H22 Bay xpress a couple weeks ago and it was down right beautiful so I might volunteer for the wet compartments lol.
@@jrainey44 there is a video of the compartments being spackled from underneath. This may be a good idea but I’m buying dry bags anyway because there’s no way to stop a good sweat at temperature change. EDIT: for my brand new 2022 Xpress H20 Bay that is ready for delivery in New Bern, NC on in roughly 10 days!!!!! It scan be seen as SOLD on the website now and they’re up fitting trolling motor, graphs etc… Metallic Charcoal hull with gulfsand interior and brown SeaDek!!!!!!!
@@mtayloroutdoors still have it! Still doesn’t drain as good but still preforms like it did 2 years ago. Got a few more scratches but that’s normal wear and tear.
@@southernboundariesthank you. I’m looking at your exact setup but it has a single axle and has sea deck. Not sure if you think that’s an issue?(single axle) I’m coming from a Ranger 178 alum with a Yamaha 70hp. I tore the carpet out and put sea deck in it. Been a fantastic boat but looking for a better ride in rough water and more speed. I could also go with a used glass boat but really love the sea deck that comes on the Xpress now that I’ve had it myself. And I don’t need the speed of a 250hp for my style.
@@mtayloroutdoors I wish I would have gotten sea deck on mine. The dual axle has its advantages over the single. The boat is light enough that a dual or single won’t matter too much. The dual is just better for backing up in my opinion. Sea deck may add some weight too just remember that. In an aluminum boat it doesn’t take much for gain or lose a few mph
I have a’17 x19 and the seats rotted out in a year and a half, the back lid hits one of the seats and cut it, paints peeling on the bottom.Xpress said they would cut me a deal on new seats which wasn’t very much. I got an upholstery guy that’s gonna put fiber board and premium vinyl on all 3 seats for $500. But the boat performs well. Two power poles full tournament rig with a 175 will bump 65 with a little chop.
I thought about getting poles for mine. Where did you put the pumps? I don’t have much room in the back as it is now. And you talk about the seats, one of mine just started ripping. Don’t know if I should reach out to Xpress or find someone local.
I have a few 7’6” and 7’11” that I am able to get in the rod locker. You do have to angle then in there and will have to take the rod holder out for them to even fit unless you like having your rods bent
good review, very honest I am still back and forth on my next boat leaning to glass instead of tin, but may consider the x- 19, do you think drain lines have spray foam in them from factory? could you ream them out? maybe inspect it with a cable camera , like they do for sewer lines
I’ve got my fair share of small scratches and one ding but nothing major or serious right now. Now I do have a issue with the trailer. One of my brackets that hold the boards sheared off.
Great review man. And don't worry about those cosmetics. The whole point of aluminum is that you can take it places fiberglass can't go. Absolutely nothing detrimental to the hull in what you showed. Use that baby! I have the H16DB HyperLift Duck Boat rigged for fishing and yeah bottom is scratched up. Means it's doing it's job. Now I am not hitting stumps while running or anything, but I have no qualms about rubbing the bottom to get somewhere.
Not all Aluminum boat compartments leak, at least not nearly as bad as others boat brands. The reason Xpress has problems with leaks is pretty obvious. Their compartment don't have any rubber edging like other boat brands do. It helps reduce leaks greatly. I like your boat and If I ever get an Xpress boat that would be the first thing I would modify.
Very nice set up! A very honest review, much appreciated! I’m looking at the x21. There is a video review from a gentleman from the Ozarks that fixed the issues with water in the compartments. He went in depth what he did to fix the water problems. It was very helpful.
Where is that video?
Link to the video please?
Ive been trying to get my compartments waterproof. I siliconed around the top of the lip where they have put the lip on. Also, i found most of my water was coming in under my trilling motor foot pedal in the recess area. Im about 95 percent waterproof now. One of my drain hoses on my back compartment was leaking around the threads. Silicone foxed that too. Ill let you knownif i get 100 percent waterproof. Did you ever get it any better? Good news is, all that only cost me 10$ and a couple hours.
I think most aluminum boats have wet compartments. Even if they're sealed they still suffer from condensation on the cold metal surfaces. I've considered an aluminum boat for my next ride and have just decided that most things will have to be stored in dry bags. I currently use dry bags for my auto inflate life jacket, paper towels, extra ball caps, etc. So far things have remained dry and I don't have to find my life jacket blown up in my front storage compartment. My boat is fiberglass but a good wind driven rain can still leak in sometimes.
I have a few things in dry bags and they work wonders. Haven’t had my life jacket blow up yet. I can see your point on condensation getting in and but would it condensate that much and still leave my carpet line storage compartments soaked?
@@southernboundaries I've had 3 different bass trackers before and all would sweat the storage compartments even when there hadn't really been much rain. It's surprising how much can form, but for sure rain accounts for a lot of it. I think ultimately we'll just have to use the dry bags for any real solution. I saw an H22 Bay xpress a couple weeks ago and it was down right beautiful so I might volunteer for the wet compartments lol.
@@jrainey44 there is a video of the compartments being spackled from underneath. This may be a good idea but I’m buying dry bags anyway because there’s no way to stop a good sweat at temperature change. EDIT: for my brand new 2022 Xpress H20 Bay that is ready for delivery in New Bern, NC on in roughly 10 days!!!!! It scan be seen as SOLD on the website now and they’re up fitting trolling motor, graphs etc… Metallic Charcoal hull with gulfsand interior and brown SeaDek!!!!!!!
Not Gator Trax bone dry.
@@southernboundaries Yes. Condensation builds up moisture very quickly.
Multiple welds have failed on my 2013 trailer and boat. Well maintained
Sweet ride. Bent rods from the rod locker is never a good think. That Ghost motor is sick. Nice review.
I've got a ranger aluminum before BPS bought them and I get zero water in my boxes
Curious now, if you still have the boat and finding it to still be as good as you did two years ago?
@@mtayloroutdoors still have it! Still doesn’t drain as good but still preforms like it did 2 years ago. Got a few more scratches but that’s normal wear and tear.
@@southernboundariesthank you. I’m looking at your exact setup but it has a single axle and has sea deck. Not sure if you think that’s an issue?(single axle)
I’m coming from a Ranger 178 alum with a Yamaha 70hp. I tore the carpet out and put sea deck in it. Been a fantastic boat but looking for a better ride in rough water and more speed. I could also go with a used glass boat but really love the sea deck that comes on the Xpress now that I’ve had it myself. And I don’t need the speed of a 250hp for my style.
@@mtayloroutdoors I wish I would have gotten sea deck on mine. The dual axle has its advantages over the single. The boat is light enough that a dual or single won’t matter too much. The dual is just better for backing up in my opinion. Sea deck may add some weight too just remember that. In an aluminum boat it doesn’t take much for gain or lose a few mph
I ordered a Xpress 21 with the spaghetti matting in the compartments to get rid of the carpet so it will dry quicker
Lube those piano hinges.
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe a little graphite
Good looking boat. The offer still stands, I'll trade you even-steven for my boat! I'll even throw in free delivery, LOL!
My g3 totally sucks with water in the compartments. Aluminum sweat and also nothing is tight.
I have a’17 x19 and the seats rotted out in a year and a half, the back lid hits one of the seats and cut it, paints peeling on the bottom.Xpress said they would cut me a deal on new seats which wasn’t very much. I got an upholstery guy that’s gonna put fiber board and premium vinyl on all 3 seats for $500. But the boat performs well. Two power poles full tournament rig with a 175 will bump 65 with a little chop.
I thought about getting poles for mine. Where did you put the pumps? I don’t have much room in the back as it is now. And you talk about the seats, one of mine just started ripping. Don’t know if I should reach out to Xpress or find someone local.
I have one on each side of center in the back but my cranking battery is on driver side.
Yea my vinyl has star cracks on each corner of driver seat where my thigh sits and shop kept never been in weather.
The biggest thing is the cracks... The wet compartments I can deal with... Happy fishing
How long of rods fit in the storage ?. You said 24 rods buts not the size . I personally only have 7’6 “ to 7’11” rods .
I have a few 7’6” and 7’11” that I am able to get in the rod locker. You do have to angle then in there and will have to take the rod holder out for them to even fit unless you like having your rods bent
My tracker has no dry storage either. It drives me crazy that everything gets wet
good review, very honest
I am still back and forth on my next boat leaning to glass instead of tin, but may consider the x- 19, do you think drain lines have spray foam in them from factory? could you ream them out? maybe inspect it with a cable camera , like they do for sewer lines
Honestly I want to do that because I do think there has to be something in there that’s keeping it clogged up
I think on later years they added door dampeners. Not sure if your a mod v or their pad hull?
Have heard some pretty negative styff about their warranties for the hull. Had any issues with that so far?
I’ve got my fair share of small scratches and one ding but nothing major or serious right now. Now I do have a issue with the trailer. One of my brackets that hold the boards sheared off.
@@southernboundaries damn! Your running board bracket?
@@lkeith88 yup
@@southernboundaries i haven't checked out their trailers. Guessing the bracket was welded and failed at the weld?
@@lkeith88 yup it broke right at the weld. I’m gonna have to put a plate on it to reinforce it and weld it back up
could you tell me the size of your speakers and the model of them, i have the same boat and want to add some to mine.
Where did you buy it and if you don’t mind me asking what did it cost. Rv bulb seal will fix the water leaks
Are the bilge pumps manual and Automatic? Install a pump with a float switch in they are not automatic.
They are manual. I am actually looking into installing an automatic. Any tips?
@@southernboundaries No tips, but you should have one! That may help you with the water in the bottom of the boat. Would love to ride in one day!
@@raywillett2157 actually found one and got it on order. I’ll let you know how it does
@@southernboundaries sounds good.
I have a 2021 x 19 and have had no problems with anything knock on wood but I only can get up to 60 mph what prop you running?
I’m running a 23 I don’t know the brand off hand. I’m gonna try a couple different ones this year. What are you running?
@@southernboundaries same a 23 pitch not sure of the brand
I would be interested in that boat also!
Where you at south east looks like oconee or sinclair
Sinclair, Oconee, and Clark’s hill are all about a couple hours from the house
I aam between xpress x21 and avid 20xb
I really like the hyper lift hull of express
but also like the layout
I busted so many guides with those stupid tubes its the first thing I removed
What length shaft did you get on your trolling motor?
54”
@@southernboundaries Thank you sir
You can get rid of all your problems easily... buy a Gator Trax
🤣 xpress all day son !
@@charlesclayton7815 lmao!
I'd be happy being broke if I had that boat
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give it a few years you'll have a different opinion
Why?
I have a 2004 Xpress that I am very pleased with.🤷♂️
Buyer beware