Vexus Defender 189 2026

2026 Vexus Defender 189 with a Mercury 115 Pro XS on a single axle trailer.

2026 Vexus Defender 189

ABOUT THIS MODEL

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.

Features may include:

• Fiberglass Console

• Oversized Gelcoat/Fiberglass Rear Storages

• Oversized Pedestal Bases

• Compression Lid Locks

• Hard Case™ Paint

• Solid State Wiring & Lit Tip Switches

• Custom Upholstery

• Tournament-Grade Fiberglass Livewell

• Additional Standard Upgrades

• All-Welded High Performance Pad Hull

• Custom Built Vexus® Trailer

• Raised Lip And Oversized Seal For Lid Openings

• Vector Force™ Transom

PERFORMANCE AND ENGINEERING

• Available with Power of Choice Professionally Rigged Outboards

• 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

ADVANCED ELECTRONICS

• Custom Factory-Rigged Electronics

• 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

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

• 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

HANDCRAFTED DETAILS

• 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

TRAILER

• 3' Channel Frame

• 13' Aluminum Wheels with Radial Tires

• Skid-Resistant Step Pads

• LED Lighting with Back-Up Lights

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