Ordering new boat and need to know whats normal on down to order

[Little Skeeter]

I am going to pay cash for the boat when it gets here. As far as the.foam what is.up.with that? It seems all I.here is that Xpress has problems. . Getting nervous again. Can you please tell me about foam problem? As far as a lot for 18pfc at $29000 my final this is with 788 humminbird at dash with gd and gps plus 3 series on trolling motor with gps. Then 24 v and 3I bank charger. Swing tongue and led on trailer and alum wheels and spare. Lighted boxes and livewell hydraulic steering 115 4 stroke pro power pole and jack plate with remote custom seats and extra 3rd seat. Xtreme coat recur livewells. Ratchet straps on trailer. Nice ladder.

Most everyone else in my family uses Xpress boats, which adds up to 8 boats total with all sorts of different models, and none are older than 8 years as they trade pretty regular, never had one problem with them. Might take a grain of salt with what some people say as some are just like guys with Fords and Chevy, some will say all kinds of things just because they own the other. Good luck to you bud.

[goofy1]

thank you. I am going ahead with my purchase of the xpress. I had some private conversations with others that have xpress and most like them and have some problems but all boats have something. My 2007 War Eagle Predator had some issues for sure but they worked them out and it was a good boat. Would of got another boat if I hadnt seen this xpress model which I like the full front deck flat not like the War Eagle. Plus Ladder on the War Eagle Predator is very difficult with boat design in rear. I am working with the one dealer from here on the web and one that is closer the factory had call me when I first got interested in this boat. Then asked questions on web and the dealer from West memphis stepped in and helped on many questions. I will see which way I go on purchase and weigh out the best one I think works best all around. Neither is real close but one is about 3 hours away and the other is 7 housrs away. Dont know either. Thanks for all your help. I almost went with a Phoenix bass boat with 150 and set it up for crappie best I can. Price on it even with a 150 is close to this boat with a 115. If I put a 150 on this boat would be real close. I think I really want the lower deck for my wife though instead of all deck. Thanks for your help!! I know some think I am being hard to deal with but am really trying to make best choice with many opinions other than what dealers say. It is a lot of money so I am going to take my time and decide!!!

[Bombfixer]

One option that you have is to place the deposit on a Credit Card. That way if the merchandise is not delivered in a timely manner you can dispute the charge and have it taken off your card. This method has worked for me more than once.

[BigRiverMarine]

I will say this. I don't know the other dealers out there, but at least I have quality references here!!!!!!! Thanks Guys!!!!! I REALLY do appreciate it.

BRM

[MrPaulAR]

Put the deposit down with any plastic and don't use a PIN. You'll be backed by the CC guarantee which I think is $50 max out of pocket. If you use your PIN you don't get that benefit. Yes, even if it's a debit card it still has to honor the Visa/MX/Amex guarantee if you don't use the PIN.

[slabkeeper]

i wish u luck with ur purchase.

[CUZZIN]

I dont even know BigRiverMarine but if I was to purchase another Express I sure would have to give this guy a look and deal with the shipping later. It seems he goes out of his way to answer any and all questions which is more than I can say about the dealer I traded with. All boats is going to have some type of glitch to them its just they way the dealer handles them after the sale that matters. Good luck on your new purchase,you wont be sorry of it.

[goofy1]

Cant wait. I am talking to big river well I didn't get to talk to him today because I couldn't use my mobile at work but he emailed me and I him. He has been very helpful for sure! I will have a tough decision once I talk to Bill at Big River tomorrow. I am still waiting a bid from Masters boats but think for sure I am going with a aluminum 18 PFC from xpress. I will give them time to quote me also just to see. Total different kind of boat. All fiberglass and deep insides. I do like fiberglass but don't know about the deep insides. Plus I have the dealer xpress hooked me up too that has been dealing with me before I ever posted checking opinion on boats. Then that's where Big River came in. Bill has also been supper to answer anything I had questions on. I will keep all informed on the order. Can't wait to get out next year and go. I will be asking for lots of help on how to fish and find crappie. Like to learn to spider rig.

[gabowman]

I dont even know BigRiverMarine but if I was to purchase another Express I sure would have to give this guy a look and deal with the shipping later. It seems he goes out of his way to answer any and all questions which is more than I can say about the dealer I traded with. All boats is going to have some type of glitch to them its just they way the dealer handles them after the sale that matters. Good luck on your new purchase,you wont be sorry of it.

You said a mouthful there!Thumbs Up Having to deal with a longer ride or a dealer that might not back the product....I know which would be my choice. That might not be a problem in this situation though...dunno. Good luck with your purchase. Sounds like using plastic is a good option if having to leave a deposit and if it's a guarantee that you cannot loose it then it should be a non-issue. I'd do more checking into that if I were you.