Heard great things about them and just got approved...
Guess im wanting encouragement before I give them my arm and leg in trade....

I would think an 18 footer would be a little small for guiding. I would think a 21ft. would be mo' better.

I'm with LP on this one........ I got a 19' Carolina Skiff and I can fish 4 people (including myself) comfortably, but I aint guiding..... I don't think I would get anything smaller than a 19' though...... I've heard they are really awesome boats. I think Cliff Hill has an Xpress boat if I aint mistaken???? Might be a Polar Craft?? Might hit him up I'm sure he would be straight up with you as a fellow guide and give you sound advice; he's a heck of a good fella.


Rob

I have the SV18CC. It works well for me and the wife. Although when she does go it is a little crowded with the stuff she carries. I had to add an additional ice chest to put fish in because she won't share with her lunch cooler. If 3 people go, I try to limit the gear taken. Also, water conditions need to be considered for guiding. 15mph winds are a little rough for the 18 and can be dangerous when loaded to the max while on open waters. I would opt for the 20 or 22 to guide from. My next will probably be the 22.

but no quality issues right?
Never used an xpress or a yamaha
Im guessing from your answers that the brand name is fine

This is actually replacing my old "small boat" for 1-2 customers. (normally one, and I can pricebreak with less fuel consumption) I started that when fuel went way up last year.

For larger groups I use my mako offshore but fuel consumption is a huge consideration in pricing on that boat.

Sorry i should have said this was to replace my small boat.

Xpress boats are tough. Matched with the Yammie and aluminum trailers they are good dependable rigs. The motor has a flush line already on it to run freshwater through it. I just spray the rig down in the evening, flush the motor for a few minutes and it does just fine. This is my second Xpress. I traded up from a camo 17 duck boat to the 18CC. My wife wants the 22 next. She just recently started joining me and feels more at ease in a bigger rig.

Randy Routh of North Texas Catfish Guide and guide Mark Parker of Richland - Chambers both use Xpress. They can be found in the Striper / Hybred section.

Good enough for me....

Thanks guys... By noon today my pockets will be lighter.

WELL? Pics? Been waitin'...

Oh Sorry, its the one on the left in my signature now.. lol

As you can see its gonna get me in places my other boat wont..lol

Nice, I know you'll like it.

Easiest boat to fish in ive ever used...
Everything is just right where it should be.
Rods have to come out, but i dont leave my rods in the boat anyways. Rest of my gear locks in the massive storage compartment under the front deck. 90 hp 4 stroke yamaha is PLENTY for me. Will be adding some elevated rod holders. i have a 6 pack of heavy duty scottys with extensions waiting to be mounted.

Downside: Shes rough on a guy with 3 year old neck surgery. My dumb self just needs to slow down.


Shes shallow enough I gotinto a lot of places I normally cant in the mako,and put the client on some flounder.