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    Opinion of 1996 Nitro 180 FS

    Looking at two boats. One is a 2000 BassCat Pantera Classic with 150 Optimax. Other is a 1996 Nitro 180FS with Merc 150. Both are like new. Both have very few hours and both have been covered and kept in a shed or garage. Finish looks new on both. Only problem I have with the BC is no dry storage on the back deck. The 180 FS has some. This isn't necessarily a deal breaker, but it is something to consider. I grew up around BC, but no experience with the Nitro 180 FS. Anyone have any opinions of this boat?

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    #2
    I had a 95 180FS w/ a 115. Wasnt a speed demon by any means but it got the job done just fine for me.

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    #3
    The 1996 Nitro 180 FS w/ the Merc 150 EFI was my first Nitro and I enjoyed the heck out of it. Decent size, decent storage, and it was a solid boat all round, I had no issues at all and I put some serious hours on it for many years. No experience with the older BC's though, sorry.

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    #4
    Thanks for the opinions. I truly appreciate them.