Hello everyone, on my way to Stuggart I had the chance to stop and meet Bill. I went there to look at a 18' Xoress crappie boat. We looked at a few boats and talked a lot of crappie fishing. I believe I can call him a friend. I had pretty much settled on a War Eagle 861 Predator but now believe the Express may be better suited for me. When I get ready to buy I will make the drive from SC to Arkansas to give him my business plus I may get a few crappie fishing lessons included. Thanks again Bill .