2024 Xpress H18C

The Xpress Boats Hyper-Lift Crappie Series is built on top of the original, aluminum padded hull design, years of innovation, and the essential features anglers demand, all at a cost-effective price. Available in 17 and 18-foot lengths, this fish chasing machine has an ergonomically designed interior and is stacked with impressive standard features. This fast, dry hull design is your solution to getting to the brush pile and back quickly and safely.

Getting you to and from your destination quickly, comfortably and most importantly, safely is paramount. The engineers at Xpress Boats understand that the bodies of water you venture out on and the game you target vary greatly. There is no single solution that is perfect for all applications, which is why we designed hulls to meet the specific demands of each environment. We build unparalleled strength and durability into every all-welded, all-aluminum hull we craft, from the lightning-fast holeshot of Hyper-Lift Hull to the skinny water stealth of the Shallow Water Hull. Our legacy as innovators and pioneers continues to this day and provides you with confidence every time you leave the ramp.

The Original All-Welded Aluminum Boat

Rivets were commonly used by most aluminum boat manufacturers early on, but they weaken and break over time and cause boats to leak and perform poorly. The founder of Xpress Boats, Kermit Bryant, solved this dilemma by all-welding its hulls to ensure a long-lasting, unibody, quality product. This pioneering decision positioned his company and legacy as the originator and leader in the aluminum boat industry, forever changing how other manufacturers do business. Xpress Boats still strives to lead and not follow, which is evident in every single original, all-welded, high-performance aluminum boat that comes off our line. Remember, if you are not the original, then you will always be in the shadow of one.

Innovative Engineering

Xpress Boats are designed with the highest engineering standards and practices, measured and manufactured at levels we are proud to call our own. Unlike many competitors, Xpress Boats uses all-aluminum construction – including decks, floors, subfloors, transom, rails, and wet boxes. Boats under 16 feet are .080 gauge with T-6 1/8” extruded ribs. These pre-formed pieces are some of the strongest ribs on the market. All boats over 16 feet are at least .100 gauge, while the Xclusive Pro Bass or X-Bay Series have .125 gauge aluminum. The all-aluminum boat has a much longer lifespan than aluminum boats with wooden or foam board decks. We pioneered and employ longitudinal rib and unibody construction to increase overall durability. Parts for Xpress Boats are designed and cut on a computer-aided plasma torch giving all our boats consistent fitting parts. We pioneered closed-cell expandable foam to increase integrity and buoyancy while reducing noise. This water-resistant polyurethane foam also helps us to meet or exceed the strict quality and safety standards of the U.S. Coast Guard, which everyone can find comforting.

Highest Resale Value in the Market

According to NADA post-trade values, Xpress Boats maintains the highest resale value in the market due to its attention to detail, innovative design, and unibody construction. Each boat is all-welded, with no rivets from bow to stern, which means your investment, when properly maintained, will hold its value and provide generations of outdoor recreational excitement. Plus, aluminum boats have a much higher resale value than their fiberglass counterparts due to their durability. It is common for owners to make more money selling a used Xpress than on a new one because people are much more willing to buy used aluminum products. Pick up the local boat trader and look at the number of aluminum boats for sale. There is a reason they don’t last long.