Vexus 181 Defender

Brand new, 2026 Vexus 181 Defender with a Suzuki DF 75 4-stroke. Engine comes standard with a 5 year warranty!

MinnKota 70 lb. trolling motor, 6 x 3 battery charger, cranking battery, two trolling motor batteries, polyurea flooring (to replace carpet) and an aluminum prop. It comes standard with hydraulic steering!

NOTE: We can upgrade to a MinnKota 80 lb. Ultrex trolling motor with Spot Lock for +$2,300 (while quantities last).

Standard features:

PERFORMANCE AND ENGINEERING

• Vexus® V2 Technology
• Available with Power of Choice Professionally Rigged Outboards
• All-Welded High-Performance Hull (.125” bottom thickness)
• Vector Force™ Solid Transom
• Dense Base™ Superstructure Design
• Aluminum Prop
• Crank Battery includes Battery Tray and Tie-Down
• BayStar™ 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

ADVANCED ELECTRONICS

• Custom Factory-Rigged Electronics
• 4-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

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
• 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

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 FEATURES

• 3" Channel Frame
• 13" Aluminum Wheels with Radial Tires
• Skid-Resistant Step Pads
• LED Lighting with Back-Up Lights
• Trailer Tongue Jack
• Swing-Away Tongue
• Leaf Spring Axle
• Wire Protection Housing
• Forged (not cut) Transverse Channel Support Beams
• Custom-Fitted Bunks
• Integrated Load Guides
• Victor Shield™ UV-Stable Polyurea Coating
• Hybrid Oil Hubs
• Custom Aluminum Spare Tire

Why should you buy your next boat from Clark Marine Sales?

Clark Marine Sales is a family-owned operation that has been in business since 1980. Boats, boating accessories and outboard engines are our ONLY business! We've been bringing the largest selection of all types of boats and unmatched personal service to the middle Tennessee boating community for 45 years!  Our staff members average over 20 years of experience in the marine industry. We have built our business on great customer service and fair and honest business practices.  We do our own service work, on site!

We have an extensive inventory of new boats in stock from the premier manufacturers in the boating industry - like Caymas, Crestliner, Ikon, Vexus, SeaArk and Avalon pontoons.  We offer 4-stroke outboard engines by Mercury, Suzuki, and Yamaha. We have a great selection of pre-owned boats of all makes and models and great financing options are available on both new and used boats. 

Located at 420 Old Peytonsville Road in Franklin, TN, our convenient location is just 20 minutes south of Nashville, TN, with easy access off I-65 at Exit # 61, Peytonsville Road. We have a fully-paved sales and service lot with 22 camera security system and our climate-controlled 9000 sq. foot showroom holds up to 13 boats.

Please read what our customers have to say about us under the "Reviews" section of our website (clarkmarine.com, under “About Us”). 

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We buy clean, used boats (2010 and newer) and/or we have an easy consignment sale program if you have a boat you need to sell!                                                                     

Thank you for your interest!  Please contact us if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance in any way.  We look forward to serving you!

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