I liked the express with the lounge but didn't consider it because of the poor trailer quality that Express uses under their boats; struggled with let's build a better boat on haul it on a junk trailer to save some money; we don't care about our customers and their issues with hauling their boats around! Turned my stomach! The 24 foot lounge boat was terrific though...After thinking on it, I think the best plan is to keep my 18’ and get a bigger 24ft, like that Lounge series from Express. All issues solved. Now to convince wife…
They certainly had some weld quality issues in trailers for a period but considering the amount of xpress boats out there on backtrack trailers that have never had issues the problem isn't as large as some make out. They also have several options and upgrades for the trailers including an HD option with larger frame.
Yes, I know but after a good fishing buddy of mine had issues with his trailer and then issues getting it fixed I felt the need to go in another direction, the option of buying a larger HD Trailer sounds nice but considering the total cost of the BMT Rig the trailer should have been a better one to start with - just my thoughts here, it's like buying a new card only to find out you need to option out for better tires!
2022 later part of that year, we were going fishing when trailer gave way at axle brackets causing all kinds of damage to the trailer but thankfully not the boat. Took him about a month to get things fixed and back on the road with his fishing rig. Dealer was no help at all and just kept saying it's the manufacturers fault and they have to fix it!
That's a shame! and is an important reminder that the dealer itself is certainly a part of the equation when picking out a new boat these days.
I liked both the Fusion 23 and the Mag 23, the Fusion is the more versatile with the table and cushions!
