Looking at a new Z20 guys and all my buddys that fish with say nitros are $hi* but when I ask why they just reply they just are and they break all the time. Anyone here give me an honest opinion?
Looking at a new Z20 guys and all my buddys that fish with say nitros are $hi* but when I ask why they just reply they just are and they break all the time. Anyone here give me an honest opinion?
I just had a 2015 Z9 in my shop installing Bluewater nav lights. I smoked the boat over really good and couldn't find anything really wrong with it. In fact for the money I thought it was nice.
BULLET 20 XRD/250 Merc Sport XS
www.ncboatguy.com
I have an older nitro and love it. They get a bad rep because they are a production line boat and priced for the working man. Nothing wrong with nitros at all and have friends who were die hard ranger fan boys who rode in 2017 z20s and said they were the best riding boat they've been in. Because they are a production line boat, attention to detail isn't as great.
Think of it as the nickleback band of boats. Everyone loves to hate on them because "it's cool to do so".
1995 Ranger 481v
1995 Johnson Fast Strike 175hp
ride not the worst but close
Price too high "when you put options on Nitro's that are standard on most boats"
Fit and fish is very low grade for the price
Live wells last I knew used control valves that fail often
Can only run a Mercury
put it this way if Nitro isn't the worst bass boat what is?
Ya I can get A demo nitro z20 (pro package) with the 250 and two 10' talons an ultrex 36v two humminbird helix 9's for 45k out the door i thought that was a good price
I have rode in a Z9, if you cherish your family jewels, where a cup !!!!!
I always just looked at their resale value compared to comparable boats they just didn't hold their value like others did. Don't know if that holds true still today or not.
I just sold my Nitro and went to a Skeeter. Night and day better built boat. Aluminum reinforced transom vs a thin wood core on the old Nitro. Hull design is far better on the bug too. The thickness of the carpet and vynil is better on the bug....it will last longer. The thickness of the windshield is better on the Skeeter.
I, honestly, am surprised that a Nitro doesn't resemble a basketball, since they have cut every corner possible to keep costs down.
Here is one example...
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....t=#post8654045
USN Retired
2020 Basscat Caracal
2020 Mercury 225 ProXS 4s
I don't hate mine, had it for over 2 years and still love it every time I get in it.
12 years on my 188 Nitro Sport. No complaints at all. Used 4x per week last 4 years and it runs better with use. I guess I do have one complaint as the bilge area is almost impossible to get at. Newer models have an additional access hatch. Its a Ford/Chevy/Dodge but thats not all bad. If I was buying another Nitro, I would buy from a dealer rather than BP as options/upgrades are a pain through the factory. JMO
Here's my 2 cents, 1999 nitro NX882. Always garaged kept! I love my boat and it's paid for. I spend my time fine tuning my techniques not my boat, too many people like to sit in their garage and stare at their boat and figure out what else they can buy for it to upgrade! I bought my boat to fish and enjoy time on the water away from work. Lots of 1 uppers out there! Buy what you like and enjoy it cus time flies by way too fast!!
Last edited by oli3665; 08-17-2017 at 10:49 PM.