2026 Vexus AVX 189D

With a 8’ 4″ rod box, pair of tournament-grade fiberglass livewells, wide-open interior, and all-welded, high performance pad hull, our 189 Defender has everything you’d expect in a serious rig – except the higher price. Plus, this affordable, 18’ 7” machine is packed with bonus features.

Built on our exclusive Dense Base™ superstructure, the design includes a beefy transom, engineered for the added convenience and versatility of shallow water anchors. The front deck includes 3-across seat bases, a wider interior for mounting spider rigs, and a forward livewell/baitwell.

The helm of the 189 is equipped with smooth, BayStar™ hydraulic steering as well as speed, tach, fuel, and trim gauges. There’s also room for flush-mounting up to 12” electronics. High performance bucket seats center the layout, while the cockpit includes a world of leg room and an easy in/out cockpit design. Oversized, fiberglass storage boxes feature raised lips with rubber trim seals and compression latches for the ultimate wet-weather confidence. The 189 also comes with a Minn Kota Edge, upright, level flotation, our exclusive Hard Case™ paint with clear coat protectant, stainless steel pop-up cleats, a wide choice of outboards and electronics, and a custom-matched trailer with Victor Shield™ protective coating.

The 189 Defender… From price to performance, here’s a serious design engineered to put you on fish and keep you there.

• Mercury 115 Pro XS Command thrust
• Sapphire blue metallic
• 6×3 charger upgrade
• Standard electronics delete
• Standard trolling motor delete
• Center fold down seat
• Boat buckle tie downs

• All-Welded High Performance Hull
• Vector Force™ Solid Transom
• Dense Base™ Superstructure Design
• Aluminum Prop
• Crank Battery includes Battery Tray and Tie-Down
• BayStar™, Smooth Hydraulic Steering
• Flush Mounted Remote Throttle Control
• Tournament Grade Fiberglass Aerated Livewell with Anti-Splash Ring, Divider and Pump-Out
• Bow Livewell/Baitwell
• Bow Trim and Navigation Light Switches
• Speed, Tach, Fuel, and Trim Gauges
• Balanced Weight Distribution & Design
• Trac-Tight Handling
• 26-Gallon Fuel Tank
• 6-Gauge Trolling Motor Wiring
• Minn Kota Edge 70 45″ Trolling Motor
• 6 X 2 On-Board Battery Charger
• USB & 12V Power Outlets
• Bilge Pump
• Integrated LED Bow Lights with Removable Stern Navigation Light
• Master Switch and Breakers
• Lit-Tip Toggle Switches with Convenient Resettable Breakers
• LED Light Under Driver Console
• Integrated Horn Assembly
• Custom-Contoured High Performance Bucket Seats with (2) Fishing Seats
• Wide Open Spacious Interior
• Oversized Fiberglass Storage Boxes with Raised Lip Dam and Weather Trim Seal
• Greater Deck, Leg, and Console Room
• Aluminum Decks and Floors
• Compression Lid Latches
• Stainless Steel Bow and Stern Eyes
• Lockable Storage and Rod Boxes
• 3-Position Livewell Control
• Front Deck Step
• Upright Level Flotation
• Stainless Steel Pop-Up Cleats
• Center Tackle Storage
• Port Side Rod Storage
• Injected Closed Cell Foam with Sound Dampening Advantage
• Hard Case™ Paint with Clear Coat Protection
• Custom Fiberglass Console
• Marine Grade Carpet
• Three-Across Front Deck Seat Bases
• Painted Underside of Lids
• Large Diameter SS Seat Bases
• Integrated Recessed Trolling Motor Pedal Tray
• Wood-Free Construction
• Length: 18′ 7″
• HP: 115
• Beam: 94″
• Fuel: 26 gallons
• Port Rod Box Length: 8′ 4″
• Overall Length on Trailer (tongue open, no plate): 21′ 7″
• Overall Width on Trailer: 7′ 10″
• Approximate Tow Weight (Boat, Engine, & Trailer): 2750 lbs
• Livewell Capacity: 20 gal