My two cents First, the fisherman seems like a totally different type of boat then the other 2 you are interested in.. seems to be a deeper boat that could be rigged up nicely for trolling. I dont understand putting the emblems, logos and angle design on the side of the boat. What exactly do we pay these people in Washington for again? I simply didnt give it much thought when I walked past. KVD will camouflage his boat next year. Vexus DVX. Tube is crap. Moody is a great word for shallow, cold-water fish. The ranger aluminum boats I've looked at had very shoddy looking welds very reminiscent of the low quality we've all heard about from the tracker line,.. Lot's of much better choices for an aluminum boat,. I'd take another look at the pro V bass, It's a pretty sweet boat. The Lund fisherman is a new model for this year so I doubt anyone has one yet to talk about. Edited by madmurph 2/1/2020 9:05 AM. I also know that the rangers are now made by same company that builds trackers. State seems serious about restoring that lake, well see. just my opinion Pursuit angler Member Join Date Feb 2019 Location Brentwood, CA Posts 22 #3 12-16-2019, 10:45 PM Thanks for the feedback His dealer took on Vexus also because he is not completely happy with Ranger either. I've always felt Lund was over hyped especially with the years they had wood all over the boat and untreated wood in the transom. The Vexus 2080 was like $53K as shown fully decked out with a 200HP. Well, I have owned both and have a personal perspective that may be unique to me but here are my thoughts. The boats amazing, a ranger on steroids. they hyped an hyped their glass boats up so much an said the other bass boats would be obsolete when they pulled the tarps off at the classic it was just another bass boat that was more expensive than other high end bass boats well will see how it goes wish them good luck. My recommendation, buy a good used boat and you'll get more boat for a lot less money. It gets torn up fishing around structure. Motors.Big chunk of the cost of a rig is the motor. - Trolling Motor Foot Pedal Compartment: This is so awesome. What gives the composite strength is the woven roving and in both Ranger and Nitro that material is hand laid. A wrong decision will seem to cost you more. Another weakness that Ive noticed on the Nitros is the lowerquality of the components used on the boat. My boat was 95k, humminbird helix (2-12's 2-10's) and a 112 ultrex/with 360, minnkota digital precision chargers 1- 2 15 amp and 1- 3 bank 15 amp, bicycle seat and 250 proxs. In the colder months, fish that dont have access to deep water become moody in their feeding. I want to stick with a local dealer, just incase I need to have maintenance done or have any issues, so I'm not having to drive clear across the state to get it fixed. Not exactly the strongest hulls. Besides innovation, Vexus is committed to building a quality boat. We can handle any brand of outboard, says Ransford. A ramp right into the garage?? Vexus is coming out this weekend with their alum line and glass boats in the fall. They bought them because they held up, fished well and had customer service that was way above the norm. Went and built my ideal DVX19 and it came out at $57k Ive racked up a bigger tab window shopping 19-20ft aluminum boats if Im being honest. But the speeds are what they were. We like to build stuff we like to build good stuff. with the exact same layout there was not much difference in price. This week featured on the 2022 Advantage Series is the new Vexus Boats DVX 22. Ransford says that they will have all of the boats at the ISE show in Sacramento, which is January 17-20, 2019. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3, Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003. Were a small group of local people. The only complaint I have with Lund is how bad they gouge you when you need extras , especially for the sports track system, I had to come up with different ways to use the track, didnt want to drill holes in a brand new boat. It feels like theres a fresh energy about whats happening and wee glad to be a part of it. A few of the really cool things were the live well in back, the charging panel in the back, and the pop out boarding ladder. They kicked off the brand in early 2018 with aluminum models and will soon have fiberglass versions. One thing that I read and the salesman at the boat show confirmed, was that the fiberglass line is not available in poly flake. Build quality, layout, ride, storage, and a nice trailer. Randy Hopper is the former head dude of Ranger and has the plans for about 100 bass boats in his head (another Hopper is his bro Greg). Nitro's are nice but they are not made very well. While the big news is Vexus and new showroom, C&C Marine also services all of the major outboards. I like Lunds personally but theres a lot of good boats out there. Mossy Oak water camo wrap. If you're still having problems resetting your password, Mercury - 2.0/ 2.4/ 2.5 Liter High Performance, Mercury - 3 Liter & 3 Liter High Performance, Wanted to Buy - Other Than Fishing Tackle. He went to the Vexus factory and was impressed. Now comes the task of filling it up with "stuff.". This vid has more info: Good to know? You can post now and register later. Ive always been leary of buying first year big ticket items, sit back and see how they do business. But I (and many others) think this is a thing of the past now that Bass Pro has purchased Ranger. which provides the strength. CounterStats: Counter Picking Statistics for League of Legends. He went to the Vexus factory and was impressed. Sand Flea 101: How to Find, Catch and Save Sand Fleas, Wintertime Bass Fishing in Florida After a Cold Front, Surf Fishing Secrets: How to Catch Ghost Shrimp for Bait, Angler Breaks Two Florida State Fishing Records in One Day, Best Tactics to Catch Flounder in Florida, Rare Sighting of Sailfish in Southeast Florida Intracoastal. True but they use them in walleye boats and other multi species boats and hold up for years. Secondly, theres a pretty good market out there the economys pretty good, and [several boat companies have] supply issueswhich has not really been the case since the recession of 2008-10. Also candy corn, which I guess could be chicken seasoning in some parts. Thank you Go look at things like how the rods for the passenger willlay. There are many reasons why anglers are looking into Vexus, and C&C Marine Newcastle General Manager Jeremy Ransford says part of it is what they have been able to do with an aluminum boat. Its frustrating trying to find a dealer on their website, I shouldnt have to give my personal info to see their dealers. What it means the day it starts calling itself that isnt really whats important its what it means years into it. I know the wait time on ordering them is quite a while but that's okay. How did that get in the conversation? you're shopping up there on the starcraft "shelf," maybe worth a look at the boat show also, have fun shopping. The buddy with the double-axle trailer is afraid to step on the flimsy fenders. Throttle up with an even stronger level of quality, performance, and satisfaction by choosing your own outboard and equipment. Best hooks ever? Merc is the most common and are pretty good motors. Overall quality was fair. Also worth noting is that Vexus will only be available at the Citrus Heights location. Wow, just learned about this company right now. I bought ranger for fishing not 80 Plus mph as I have had that, light boats blow around. It has higher freeboard. Here is two rather informative boat reviews on the two boats. overall I bought a Ranger 622 over the Vexus. Not many places he can't go, with that rig. senior writer and a whole lot more in bassin. You might not like the looks or the price and Im not to crazy for the name but the quality and the reputation of standing behind their product is definitely there. The renegade and the AVX1880 are both wider than the alumacraft. (Said the Bullet owner). Dealer network is growing every day. new technologies, quality, things we will reinforce behind the product. Hopefully that grows relatively quickly. Huge new bassin thing, ENORMO melons, Bassin bogan update, Bass on muskrat bait, Time to learn spying, Melons of the week, If youre getting this by email and want to comment on anything in this BB issue (you know you do! 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Speaking of a very well thought out boat,,,check out the Caymas. In recent years, brands like Ranger, Vexus, Crestliner and XPress are offering tournament-rigged aluminum boats which compete with fiberglass models at all levels. This past spring, I fished out of a Vexus 1980 with a 150 Merc Pro XS 4 stroke for a week at Santee. Recon? Probably a little knit-picky, but Im not thrilled about the solid piece on the sides of the windshield. Both boats have the Ultrex, ti2-9 at console and ti2 at bow. Still waiting on a single review or proof that the Vexus can handle rough water well. The aluminum deep-V Vexus is new this year. Tweak it for your area, but you know that. Weve worked with some great people through the years who have helped us and taught us a lot, but the opportunity to do something on our own is very appealing. amount of ethanol. Here is the deck of the Sea Ark BC 210 If I had my heart set on a Ranger I would maybe wait awhile, since I would be almost willing to gamble that Ranger will build a new line of aluminum boats to better compete with the new Vexus. Toured the factory last spring too, the Vexus guys are passionate about what theyre doing! Well introduce the product at the Classic, but theyll be prototypes that were not built on a production line. Generally that means the top end of the segmenthigh resale values, and the boat the stands the test of time better. I would like to hear some (if any) negative things about Ranger boats. Fact- not being mean! Plus, some are loaded up with good electronics and poles. Finally vexus, I have checked them out at the boat show. Follow up on my friends Vexus. Hopefully this attached? The price difference is only about 4k with the Vexus being the higher. I have local support for this engine. 2019 will be an exciting year for them and bass anglers throughout the region. They will both be rigged very similar, same motor, same electronics, etc. That's not a knock on NITRO either. I have a guide I use in TN and runs an older Z8. It all depends on what features are important to you. FLWer Todd Hollowell on BassEdge Radio. A forum community dedicated to Ohios fishers and enthusiasts. Went to the Rockford boat & fishing show on Saturday. This is the big announcement I hinted with: Hope I dont have to say who Forrest and Nina are. By Everyone likes to blame JM but these brands made themselves an acquisition target years ago when they started trading equity for cash. This is critical. Both with 150 pro xs 4s. Assume both boatswere identical in every aspect.( they are not!). The ranger rt198p or the avx1980. There is no perfect boat. I also dont know that everyone from Ranger is going to risk getting bought, sold or going out of business just to run back to the old management team. IMO this is one of the flattest sitting bass boats out there. 16. Youre speaking of In Tune Marine, I believe. Advanced Big Water Hull Design. Between those three brands, I'd pick the Lund or the Vexus (the 1880, not the 189). The ranger definitely has a better trailer. Plus its easy to spell, easy to pronounce, and I think itll look good on a nice boat. And everytime it happened they lost a little more control until they had none. They started off with the tin series because it was the . I have a ranger now and Im hapy with it as its a 2001. It's long been resolved but always surprised by the Lund die hards when they were putting trash wood in the transoms for nearly a decade in the early 2000's and got a pass yet other companies like ranger switched to composite transoms in the the late 1980's knowing better that far ahead. I have a new 520C and the Vexus rigged the same is about 3miles an hour slower. took on Vexus also. Ive seen them in the flesh, they are a nice looking boat with alot of innovative ideas, but the priceouch! I bet with some prop changes and a jack plate you could make them much closer to each other. Nate Geist at Two Rivers Boatworks introduces the latest project, a Donzi 38 ZSF, explaining the various upgrades including a custom dash panel with a pair of massive flushmounted 16" Garmin displays, painted motors and Seadek throughout. At Vexus Boats, it's an all-out commitment to outfitting Your Dream - Your Way. I have narrowed down choices for my next boat and this one is one of my top interests. This area is the Bass Boat. One got a single-axle trailer and the other got a double-axle trailer. I may swing by sometime. Vexus had DVX20 on the floor and it's a fine looking boat. This is the big announcement I hinted with: Here's the decode: Hope I don't have to say who Forrest and Nina are. Loved the boat and eventually it became my guide boat when I went that route. A dealer (LaCannes Marine) that I have bought my last few boats from is now a dealer of Vexus and that is part of what struck my interest. Tourney bait breakdowns, Cifuentes and more pro baits, How not to lose cranking fish, How Joey Cifuentes got his first Elite win at Seminole. Zipwake Boat Trim Control System: How Do Interceptors Work? With the arrival of Vexus, a new showroom, and more announcements to come, C&C Marine in Citrus Heights has plenty of good news to share. They are certified for Yamaha, Mercury, and Evinrude. DC: EPA raises (!!) The Z185 is about $5k more than the NItro. They plan to showcase their first fiberglass boat at the 2019 Bassmaster Classic. I know the 22 version gets very expensive as does a similar Ranger. See the shweet new BassBlaster apparel right here! His dealer took on Vexus also because he is not completely happy with Ranger either. Pasted as rich text. The boat performed well in fact we went well over 50mph in 2.5 to 3 ft seas. Let Dale teach you how to paint realistic wood grain like a pro! This video go. 20. There are videos on youtube of the factory but I believe they were shot awhile back. Just looking for some pros and cons for either from guys who own them. So far he is happy. For example Anglers Marine in Anahiem may be able to save you $$$, factor in the 400 mile trip. Make sure you sign up for the BassBlaster email! I went with the Ranger Z185. He has had Rangers for years but has not been happy with his last 2. The group at Wildfire Marine continue the 25 Bertram conversion by installing a new Armstrong bracket including dry fitting, sealing and bolting it on. Feels like you'll topple over into the water lol. PA: Snot otter might be state amphibian. Now, if those two were my only choices. Vexus 1880 AVX owners Would like to hear some reviews on this boat from those of you who own them. My boat was an FLW Pro's boat that had been sold to another individual and that person sadly passed and I bought it from the estate. More pro baits, Crappie learnings, Would you Floatzilla? My 2c: With Bass Pro Shops takin over the bassin world and the US of A and eventually the United Nations and the galaxy and independent bassin tub makers busier than ever, seems like a smart time to launch Vexuslet alone the G.O.A.T. They were hand laid but now that BPS owns them, Im not surprised. They are three hours from where I live though so I have not made it there to look at them first hand yet. 4. The track system is a 45 T track, so far any accessories that fit a Lund have fit on mine. I've owned every brand, some are great and others I wouldnt take it if it was free. Jay Kumar is the guy who created BassFan.com, co-hosted Loudmouth Bass with Zona, was a B.A.S.S. Last year, I bought a Triton 179 TrX and two of my buddies bought Nitro Z18s. My biggest concern with Vexus boats right now is how far away the nearest dealer/warranty service center could be. Having Lowrance Elite TI 7" put in the console and bow. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. He explains how he adds texture with a variety of brushes and tools. Im in the same boat, so to speak. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I agree, the older rangers had a wet , fairly rough ride. Oops, sorry Edwin pea-can! Mat is primarily a filler material, nothing more to fill in the gaps between the layers of roving. Hand-laid fiberglass hulls are built with engineered, woven fiberglass fabric for strength and chopped fiberglass strand for puncture resistance, and then a custom-molded liner is bonded to the hull to provide longitudinal and transverse supports to the running surface. Please be advised that we are aware of on going difficulties with the classifieds system. Anyways with that said if anyone has any thoughts on any of these that would be appreciated. Anyway sit in each boat, think about how you would use the boat and pick the one that best suits you. We always end up fishing multiples on my bass boat's front deck and it gets cramped quickly. the Vexus has the stretched form gunnels , the ranger has the old style triangular front end. While he is a begginner at faux wood painting, he knocks it out of the park. The boat has 300+ hours on it and is 14 months old. If you want an abundance of storage I would definitely look into the pro v line of Lunds or Starcraft. Currently, they have four out of the five of the current Vexus models in stock in Citrus Heights: the AVX189, AVX1880, AVX1980, and AVX2080. Heres some more Vexus staff, which you may recognize from Wanted posters all over the South: Its what we do. 2/19/2019. I priced the ranger Z175 and Nitro Z7 last year. Glass-Infused Aluminum Hybrid, Stretch Formed Gunnels, Vector Force Transom, and All Welded AVX Hulls to name a few. I know that Ranger is considered the "Cadillac" of bass boats, but your paying for that name and quality. We wanted to wait long enough to be sure of what we believe, that theres a market for [the boats they want to produce] and us doing it. They can and should be run through your Lowrance. The sediment build-up funnels thecurrent andcuts little winding channels throughsilt and sand-filled chutes. We already have a couple on order for customers, and the Build Mine section on their website is really easy to use and has all of the prices for each of the options you want.. Over the past year, a new boat company was unveiled, and since that initial announcement, it has created plenty of buzz in the bass fishing world. For the full written captain's report, test and performance data, and more about the Vexus AVX1880, go to: https://www.boattest.com/review/vexus. One thing that is suspicious is that, yes even though it is tin (the hull itself is at least. can't go wrong either way.but what is best for you? Lets see if fewer folks find him out there. I appreciate all the responses so far. I can not describe how fantastic the ride is. It's funny because if the Johnny Morris purchase is a negative it's because everyone is afraid that the quality will go the same way as a NITRO. High Performance Seats & Air Wave Suspension. Warranty, durability, and comfort makes all the difference. The AVX1980 is a fantastic boat. 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum (3.5EcoBoost/10spd). And still no ones interested. I thought the 19 was still significantly more than $50k though, but could be wrong. Fishing Forums they both are nice boats.no matter what anyone says it's all up to what sits better with you. I have seen a few around in the last year and if I were in the market for a new aluminum bass boat today I wouldn't make a purchase with out checking out the Vexus boats. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I am surprised they make you put in personal info to find a dealer. Also aware that Vexus is kind of a spin-off of the rangers. Depending on your dealer you could get a Ranger with most any brand engine you want. If I had a bigger garage and my local Connecticut waters werent almost all speed-restricted to 45 miles per hour or much, much less, I might have gone with the Nitro, too. Both boats are brand new models for 2020 and thus information from actual owners will be pretty sparse. Florida pro John Cox has made a name for himself as a successful tournament angler: two B.A.S.S. Ranger: - Plus - Huge Front Deck: Firstly the Ranger deck is huge! Gotta hand it to Vexusthey're sure have garnered a lot of product credibility without producing much to substantiate it. Ebare won again! Hmmmm Passenger Jets are Riveted. I was not able to make it to the boat show and check out the Vexus boats. Room for Flush-Mounting 2 Units at Console. quality begins on the shop floor, not in the corner offices. What are interceptors and how do they differ from trim tabs when running your boat? By I've been in manufacturing my whole career, from the bottom up, and one thing I know isquality begins on the shop floor, not in the corner offices. Both boats use mat and woven roving. Check the Vexus site and Facebook no boat pics at either. We want to build a product that we arent afraid to sell, and a customers not ashamed to spend his hard-earned money to buy. The quality is fantastic and is what you saw in the past for bass boats, says Ransford. Well never send spam, sell the list or anything else crazy. I've looked at, and researched, both the Ranger Z185 and the Nitro Z18. Stay tuned for more information on the new site and grand opening. Ranger I was put off when they transitioned and had their new aluminum line up with cracking welds at the transom, I'm not even sure to this day you can get one ordered with a kicker but appears they addressed the initial issue. They are not the fastest boat on the lake but who cares. I also know that the rangers are now made by same company that builds trackers. I have few dealerships in my area and they sell Ranger and Nitro. You cannot paste images directly. I love the "sparkly" look of a fiberglass rig and wasn't crazy for the painted look of the Vexus. Ranger has amazed me with their customer service and parts availability. March 14, 2018 in Bass Boats, Canoes, Kayaks and more. Mat by itself is an egg shell whether it's hand laid, or blown into the mold with a chopper gun. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If this is your first visit, be sure to Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. They sure look nice in my opinion and it looks like nice well thought design from the pictures I have seen and what I have read. I love the boat, storage on the other hand is lacking IMO. Then go open every compartment, visualize how your tackle will fit or be organized. > Disappointed with being unable to catch any fish during a trip to the lake, as all the indigenous species had died off when the lake dried up years earlier, the President ordered the bass be introduced. That's interesting to hear coming from a ranger guy. Ranger, Triton and Vexus will have fiberglass and aluminum boats. In recent years, brands like Ranger, Vexus, Crestliner and XPress are offering tournament-rigged aluminum boats which compete with fiberglass models at all levels. Community Management. They are really low end cheap boats but are affordable. The Vexus website outlines a host of processes and engineering techniques that they use to make their boat different. Last time TN River Classic baits, Toyota baits breakdowns, Center nail weight? So its a pretty good time to be in this industry. Stumbled on these color names for the same swimbait: electric chicken, hot chicken, chicken on a chain, fried chicken. Dale Kallaway at Two Rivers Boatworks tackles one of his most ambitious projects yet, a hand-painted faux wood design on the custom HydraStepp. I have had a few trackers in the past, with very bad luck. Currently leading toward the Lund. My Nitro z18 airing it out ?? We have been in the same location for 25-years and will be moving to a new location in Newcastle. He has been to the Ranger factory in the past and said he thinks the Vexus is a better built boat in his opinion but hasn't had one on the water yet. On Erie I would prefer no rear deck. If Ranger was doing so well and "printing" money why would they give up equity and control in exchange for cash? Behind morning dawn, How to Free Rig, Reining in FFS fear, Gagliardis winning pattern! Dale Kalloway explains how he designs and creates the laser-etched custom dash panel in the TRB Custom Bay. Buythe boat where you get the best deal and prep. Im having some difficulty with follow through from the dealer. Ranger 621 on the floor was listed at $87 and it needed some electronics yet.. And they say golf is expensive. Bid made for bankrupt distributor Maurice. I decided to look for a used model since I didn't want to take the depreciation hit of a new rig. dont get any aluminum boat confused with glass no matter who builds it completely different animal . Plenty of babied bass boats out there. They started off with the tin series because it was the easiest for them to get that line started. wins and six FLW victories, including the 2016 Forrest Wood Cupall from an aluminum boat. Firm Set Pillars. Not a Kool-Aid drinker in the bunch. It doesn't look so out of proportion on the 21' boat but on the 20 it does. Same people that designed the high end Ranger aluminum series are the same people designing and building Vexus's tin boats. Plus he sometimes practices with 35 or so rods on the deck so hes got the bassin fever pretty bad. Its a privately-owned company that were a very big part of. check out the. Bass Pro Shops funds Hispanic fishing program. Dale Kallaway at Two Rivers Boatworks discusses how he adds little touches to the faux wood Hydrastepp project to add believeability to the final product. Lower Center of Gravity. This aluminum boat is designed and built by the people reposnsible for making Ranger, Ranger. The depth of the hull is excessive for 99.2% of the water bass anglers fish. They plan to showcase their first fiberglass boat at the 2019 Bassmaster Classic. Thanks for all the great comments on the boats. The pro model dash is finally really nice, cup boats dash is quite a bit less than desirable for a 100k boat. They ran Ranger so why are people surprised that they are making high end boats. Bottom line, if I could afford either in a new model I would go Ranger only because they have earned my business both in product quality and service after the sale. I am looking at the DVX 19 for myself and my needs. They have centuries of combined experience building bass boats and have carried that over to the new brand. First of all, no WAY. Elite rookie Jake Whitaker gets ALX Rods. Another thing someone wrote on another boardthere has been no major improvements in bass boats since the late 90's. New Rapala jerkbait? As the team behind Vexus have many years of experience . While the current Vexus boats are definitely an aluminum bass boat, they use fiberglass in critical areas. A dealer (LaCannes Marine) that I have bought my last few boats from is now a dealer. Price VX20 and a Z520L and I think you will see that they are almost identical in price. Resale.Huge when you want to get rid of it. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. At first look, this boat is absolutely beautiful inside and out. Ranger all the way. Before you decide, ride in each boat. Coming from a deep-v, you're going to be shocked at how high you sit in the Vexus. you would think they would build an inferior product? The main difference seems to be the much-discussed welded vs riveted. Trying to get spacer to add talons. Seemed like very well put together boats and hopefully they are able to compete in such a tight market! That boat fished and ran well. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Required fields are marked *. I have been in rougher and smoother riding boats, Ranger falls in the middle. TrailersChannel is very strong. No need to leave your phone out anymore. The process they use incorporates fiberglass into the bow panel, recessed trolling motor, consoles, storage compartments, and livewells. You say old style windshields, when did Ranger improve them? While I haven't fished out of a RT 198, my buddy with the Vexus had a RT188 for the previous 6 years and I fished out of that boat every year with him. Yes. Thats SD bass-head (and 15 Classic Nation angler) Troy Diede talkin bout: > Dad and I made one last outing of the year Sunday onthe Missouri River (Lewis and Clark Lake). I really liked Mattiba comment about does it really matter, riveted or welded as long as the boat has all of the comfort features that I'm looking for. Its where our heart is. Your link has been automatically embedded. Dumbbass707 With used boats comes used problems. Ranger I think has over 900 employees but I bet Vexus hand picks the best fruit and gets the ones they want because there has to be some money behind this venture. I've never bought anything because a family member saw something one time and told me about it. Easy decision in my book.. Lets face it, your only engine choice will be between a Mercury Optimax or 4 stroke on a Nitro. The dealer in Richmond Mn. Vexus layouts are worlds above the rangers. However, I didn't see a huge difference between Ranger and Nitro. Funny this came up today. We came to it after a lot of trial and error finding names we could own outright in all segments we plan to be in. 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