I feel like I need to add my two cents here: 1) Avid boats are awesome. I purchased the FS19 from Plano Marine two years ago and I am in love with the thing. They are designed and built to provide years of fun driving and great fishing with very little maintenance. They are worth the purchase price, believe me. That is important because... 2) I bought my 19FS w/ 90hp motor for $36,000 and change. That's an awful lot for a 19' boat, but I've worked my whole life and thought I deserved one last boat that was new and nice. 3) I was quoted by the Shreveport dealership for the 21FS w/200hp motor at $53,000. And they would not budge on the price. Not a single dollar. The guy was actually insulting, which is why I bought my boat in Dallas.
Finally a real boat builder with proper features. 25 inch transom. Proper SS tube leaning post Fuel cell forward Battery’s forward Wide decks, not narrowing Marine thick aluminum I am shopping my retirement boat to bass fish and shallow saltwater fish. I also wished this held 7ft 9 inch rods. I will keep looking, but will probably come back to this Avid Boat Also not excited about hours to my nearest dealer. 🤔
Remember, any certified Yamaha shop can take care of the motor. Of course a long drive for boat issues isn't all that much fun... Let us know if we can help you!
Just dropped the 20XB Facebook Live we did at the Classic. Sorry about the quality. The virus has slowed us down on shooting more video. Here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/hLxDgtc6Bps/v-deo.html
Beautiful boat. Anyone with an xpress boat wishes they had all those features the avid has. Basically Avid did what everyone wishes xpress would do. The only problem is that it brought the price up a little to much to realy compete with xpress in price. What they should have done is this: 1. Put the gas under floor in order to have the ice chest leaning post. Check 2. 25 inch transom. Check 3. Dry storage. Check. Those three things and price it like an xpress h20b. I think if they would have gone that route (if possible ) they would have pulled many xpress buyers to Avid. Maybe even just having the ice chest leaning post would have been enough to pull in the xpress buyers.
Thanks for the comment. Time will tell how customers feel about the value of the Avid in the market. We're pretty excited about what they bring! If nothing else, it's great to see more folks doing more stuff with aluminum...
Sharp boat! I’m a bass boat guy right now, but could see going this direction for the extra seating. Only downside I see is the rod locker maxing out at 7’6”. I have a handful of rods that are 7’9”. I have been thinking I would want the 150 on this model, but the difference of only 6mph is surprising. Anyone watching bass fish from one of these?
@@tommwarneke396 no, but I did find a Facebook owner group who says the lockers will only hold a 7’2” rod. May be a deal breaker for me as I counted that I take at least 4 rods that are 7’6” or longer.
@@tommwarneke396 I know it seems petty, but one of my complaints about my current boat is the lack of rod storage. Doing want a payment and not be 100% happy. Looking at the vexus 1980cc as well.
@@ScruffyCityFishing I had liked the Vexus, but the leaning post and total package of this Avid have my eye, full size boat. Wander if there would be room for manufacture to extend the rod length. I may contact them. Sc
Sorry for the delayed response. Probably the biggest disadvantage is they are not cheap aluminum boats, so some will get some sticker shock (but we think a 21' bay with a 150hp Yamaha for around $38K plus whatever electronics you like isn't too bad in today's market) . They ride very much like fiberglass boats and of course aluminum will last forever and is fairly easy to repair. They're a little lighter. The center line fuel tank provides a lot of advantages over other aluminum bays. As for rough water, we haven't had a chance to get in big water, but they certainly run very much like a fiberglass boat. With their beam they are extremely stable. We don't see any reason you couldn't do the same things you'd do with any other 21' bay boat. Bottom line, Avids are a boat that will sell itself once you go for a ride!
I don't have an exact draft number for you since there are a ton of variables there, but it doesn't take much. They built it to run shallow flats. If we can keep a demo boat long enough, maybe we could do some draft tests...
Did he say the deeper transom allows for more floatation foam to improve shallow water draft? More foam is more weight (albeit not much), which increased draft. The floatation foam is a safety item incase the boat swamps, the foam will displace the water, keeping it from sinking. What kind of price point is that with a 115?
We have the three from the Classic in our showroom. Come check them out (give us a heads up if you want to demo). Depending on where you're located, there may be a closer dealer. Here is a link to what we have: www.bucksisland.com/search/inventory/brand/Avid
@@rossionq110 totally understand. We'll pass that along to Avid. You might head to Facebook and join the Avid Owner's Group and share your thoughts. Folks from Avid are involved in that group. - facebook.com/groups/avidowners
@@BucksIsland i just went looked at them yesterday and they seem to built very solid. Trailors look a lil mehh but im yet to see a trailor on an aluminum bay that is as good as a McClain trailor. Still though those avids are sharp
That's a good question. We don't have much experience with BlueWaves. Maybe some others will offer their thoughts. Of course a big one would be aluminum vs fiberglass. Some advantages and disadvantages to both. This hull design narrows the gap in performance between aluminum and fiberglass for sure!
To answer both your inventory question and price question, we'd suggest you get in touch with out Sales Team at 256-442-2588 or email bimarina@bucksisland.com. We don't currently have any 20XBs but have some on order. Most boats these days are being sold before they get here. Not sure how other dealers are doing on inventory... Best place for good owner feedback is the Avid Owner's Group on Facebook. Lots of helpful info there.
Bucks Island Great thing! Competition always brings out the best in a business an it will help with pricing!! Waiting on Ranger to come back at Vexus with there updated model!!
We agree. It is good to see folks breaking norms. What's most exciting is the performance we're seeing out of the Avids should have some traditionally fiberglass guys thinking about what they can get for their money.
Bucks Island I own a Vexus 1980! Love it!! But this new boat company will push Vexus to be even better! An maybe Ranger will wake up!! There is a very small part of the customer base who can or would want to put 80 grand in a boat! 90 percent of all sales in the US on fishing boats would be between 35 an 50 thousand. I have had 3 glass boats in my lifetime. An I would say for the weekend angler like me the metal boats are a very good option!!
@@johnburris5927 ultimately our goal is to get a customer the boat they want, the way they want it. What Vexus and Avid are doing with aluminum is exciting to see!
Sorry for taking so long to respond. That boat was in the mid to upper $30K range with the extras. The "stock" boat we just sold was listed for $38,000 with a 150 Yamaha. That did not include graphs or a trolling motor since there are so many options for guys to choose from.
Most salesmen get this wrong. These companies are trying to push that their foam is LIGHTER than past alternatives, thus better floatation. You are correct, I believe this gets lost in translation.
Looked at there 19fs today the worst welds I ever seen pin holes on all the welds. There 21fs was really nice who ever welded that boat they should give a raise too but they should fire the guy who welded that 19fs. You can tell the difference ...but its the same company..
I feel like I need to add my two cents here:
1) Avid boats are awesome. I purchased the FS19 from Plano Marine two years ago and I am in love with the thing. They are designed and built to provide years of fun driving and great fishing with very little maintenance. They are worth the purchase price, believe me. That is important because...
2) I bought my 19FS w/ 90hp motor for $36,000 and change. That's an awful lot for a 19' boat, but I've worked my whole life and thought I deserved one last boat that was new and nice.
3) I was quoted by the Shreveport dealership for the 21FS w/200hp motor at $53,000. And they would not budge on the price. Not a single dollar. The guy was actually insulting, which is why I bought my boat in Dallas.
Finally a real boat builder with proper features.
25 inch transom.
Proper SS tube leaning post
Fuel cell forward
Battery’s forward
Wide decks, not narrowing
Marine thick aluminum
I am shopping my retirement boat to bass fish and shallow saltwater fish. I also wished this held 7ft 9 inch rods.
I will keep looking, but will probably come back to this Avid Boat
Also not excited about hours to my nearest dealer. 🤔
Remember, any certified Yamaha shop can take care of the motor. Of course a long drive for boat issues isn't all that much fun... Let us know if we can help you!
Ready for the bass boat video.
Just dropped the 20XB Facebook Live we did at the Classic. Sorry about the quality. The virus has slowed us down on shooting more video. Here is a link: ua-cam.com/video/hLxDgtc6Bps/v-deo.html
Absolutely Absolutely
Beautiful boat. Anyone with an xpress boat wishes they had all those features the avid has. Basically Avid did what everyone wishes xpress would do. The only problem is that it brought the price up a little to much to realy compete with xpress in price.
What they should have done is this: 1. Put the gas under floor in order to have the ice chest leaning post. Check
2. 25 inch transom. Check
3. Dry storage. Check.
Those three things and price it like an xpress h20b.
I think if they would have gone that route (if possible ) they would have pulled many xpress buyers to Avid.
Maybe even just having the ice chest leaning post would have been enough to pull in the xpress buyers.
Thanks for the comment. Time will tell how customers feel about the value of the Avid in the market. We're pretty excited about what they bring! If nothing else, it's great to see more folks doing more stuff with aluminum...
I may be giving you a call soon. 😎
Sharp boat! I’m a bass boat guy right now, but could see going this direction for the extra seating. Only downside I see is the rod locker maxing out at 7’6”. I have a handful of rods that are 7’9”. I have been thinking I would want the 150 on this model, but the difference of only 6mph is surprising. Anyone watching bass fish from one of these?
Any follow up to your post. I’m shopping a Bass bat,too
@@tommwarneke396 no, but I did find a Facebook owner group who says the lockers will only hold a 7’2” rod. May be a deal breaker for me as I counted that I take at least 4 rods that are 7’6” or longer.
I just signed up for that owners group. Yep, less than 7ft. 6 in. Makes it hard to want this boat. 😬
@@tommwarneke396 I know it seems petty, but one of my complaints about my current boat is the lack of rod storage. Doing want a payment and not be 100% happy. Looking at the vexus 1980cc as well.
@@ScruffyCityFishing I had liked the Vexus, but the leaning post and total package of this Avid have my eye, full size boat. Wander if there would be room for manufacture to extend the rod length. I may contact them. Sc
Awesome boat but need a vee. Probably a rough ride in heavy chop.
Please make a deep V model 🇨🇦
How can we find the different options (add ons)? I don’t see anything on the site.
Email melissa@bucksisland.com or call/text 256-442-2588. Melissa can get you the latest options list and explain Avid pricing to you.
I am very interested in this boat, what are the advantages and disadvantages? How stable is this boat in rough water?
Sorry for the delayed response. Probably the biggest disadvantage is they are not cheap aluminum boats, so some will get some sticker shock (but we think a 21' bay with a 150hp Yamaha for around $38K plus whatever electronics you like isn't too bad in today's market) . They ride very much like fiberglass boats and of course aluminum will last forever and is fairly easy to repair. They're a little lighter. The center line fuel tank provides a lot of advantages over other aluminum bays.
As for rough water, we haven't had a chance to get in big water, but they certainly run very much like a fiberglass boat. With their beam they are extremely stable. We don't see any reason you couldn't do the same things you'd do with any other 21' bay boat.
Bottom line, Avids are a boat that will sell itself once you go for a ride!
Nice job on the layout Avid Boats! How much water would this boat need to get up on plane?
I don't have an exact draft number for you since there are a ton of variables there, but it doesn't take much. They built it to run shallow flats. If we can keep a demo boat long enough, maybe we could do some draft tests...
@@BucksIsland I found the info I was looking for thx though
Did he say the deeper transom allows for more floatation foam to improve shallow water draft? More foam is more weight (albeit not much), which increased draft. The floatation foam is a safety item incase the boat swamps, the foam will displace the water, keeping it from sinking.
What kind of price point is that with a 115?
The 21 FS with a 115 as shown in this video is going to be in the mid-$30K range.
@@BucksIsland mid $30K like $30,500 or $35K? $35K for a brand new line, out the gate, with a 115 is STEEP. And is that price rigged? TM, Charger, GPS?
He is either ignorant or being deceitful. Not a good look on youtube...
When are these boats available to view and lake or bay test?
And thanks for the review!!👍👍
We have the three from the Classic in our showroom. Come check them out (give us a heads up if you want to demo). Depending on where you're located, there may be a closer dealer. Here is a link to what we have: www.bucksisland.com/search/inventory/brand/Avid
can you order a 23 fs with a front console cooler instead of a baitwell ?
That is not an option as of right now, sorry.
@@BucksIsland Alot of people are artificial guys only here at the coast and do not need 2 baitwells
@@rossionq110 totally understand. We'll pass that along to Avid. You might head to Facebook and join the Avid Owner's Group and share your thoughts. Folks from Avid are involved in that group. - facebook.com/groups/avidowners
It looks like a Nautic Star
There is some family history with Nautic Star, so it will likely influence the designs of these aluminum boats!
I think these are gunna give their competitors a run for there money
We're pretty excited about them too! They are beautiful boats!
@@BucksIsland i just went looked at them yesterday and they seem to built very solid. Trailors look a lil mehh but im yet to see a trailor on an aluminum bay that is as good as a McClain trailor. Still though those avids are sharp
How would this boat compare with a BlueWave stl?
That's a good question. We don't have much experience with BlueWaves. Maybe some others will offer their thoughts.
Of course a big one would be aluminum vs fiberglass. Some advantages and disadvantages to both. This hull design narrows the gap in performance between aluminum and fiberglass for sure!
Price on a 21fs with max hp
To answer both your inventory question and price question, we'd suggest you get in touch with out Sales Team at 256-442-2588 or email bimarina@bucksisland.com. We don't currently have any 20XBs but have some on order. Most boats these days are being sold before they get here. Not sure how other dealers are doing on inventory...
Best place for good owner feedback is the Avid Owner's Group on Facebook. Lots of helpful info there.
Looks like a Vexus .
Is that a bad thing? Thanks for watching!
Bucks Island Great thing! Competition always brings out the best in a business an it will help with pricing!! Waiting on Ranger to come back at Vexus with there updated model!!
We agree. It is good to see folks breaking norms. What's most exciting is the performance we're seeing out of the Avids should have some traditionally fiberglass guys thinking about what they can get for their money.
Bucks Island I own a Vexus 1980! Love it!! But this new boat company will push Vexus to be even better! An maybe Ranger will wake up!! There is a very small part of the customer base who can or would want to put 80 grand in a boat! 90 percent of all sales in the US on fishing boats would be between 35 an 50 thousand. I have had 3 glass boats in my lifetime. An I would say for the weekend angler like me the metal boats are a very good option!!
@@johnburris5927 ultimately our goal is to get a customer the boat they want, the way they want it. What Vexus and Avid are doing with aluminum is exciting to see!
How much is this
Sorry for taking so long to respond. That boat was in the mid to upper $30K range with the extras. The "stock" boat we just sold was listed for $38,000 with a 150 Yamaha. That did not include graphs or a trolling motor since there are so many options for guys to choose from.
More foam inside doesn't make it float higher. Nice boat but that kind of bogus statement makes me look elsewhere
Most salesmen get this wrong. These companies are trying to push that their foam is LIGHTER than past alternatives, thus better floatation. You are correct, I believe this gets lost in translation.
The guy giving the walkthrough is the OWNER of Avid boats. Not a salesman. @@gsmith7162
Looked at there 19fs today the worst welds I ever seen pin holes on all the welds. There 21fs was really nice who ever welded that boat they should give a raise too but they should fire the guy who welded that 19fs. You can tell the difference ...but its the same company..