Z-19 or 618 PRO
I am going back in forth between two boats I found recently:
2017 Z-19 200 PRO XS about 70 hours, fortrex and lowrance HDS 9 and 7 DUAL AXLE
2017 618 pro 175 PRO XS about 30 hours MG X3I and older HUMMBIRD, and Dual axle
Z-19 $37K
618 $34K
Opions?
Thanks ahead of time in input
Based on just what you listed, I’d take the 618.
If the Phoenix was a 19.6 foot boat I would say Phoenix, they are nice boats and built great. But I looked at a 618pro and it was too small up front for me. I'm 6'4" and it felt tight. I haven't fished out of a Nitro in years, but looking at them a Bass pro they seem like nice boats.
Brad Krone
If those two I’d go with the Nitro. In my opinion you’re getting better electronics, trolling motor, larger boat, and bigger motor for only 3 grand more. The Z19 looks like a really nice and roomy boat though I’ve never ridden in either
618
I’m saykng the z-19 and I like Phoenix better. The z-19 is a bigger boat, bigger motor, better electronics. That’s what I’d choose
That's a tough one....love my Phoenix but there is a chance to have the bigger boat.....never fished out of a Nitro so can't offer anything about it but it's the bigger of the two.....
YOU are not entitled to what I have earned!!!!!
2014 Phoenix 619 Pro / 2014 Mercury 200 Pro XS
The Z19 has a bigger deck more storage n rides good I went from Phoenix 721 to a Z21 nitro it's not as fast buy dish ability n rides way better lots room
Thanks for comments thus far
Z19 is a great new design. Fantastic hole shot, great top end. Buddy just got his I went to help with break in and it really is a nice ride.
Phil 4:19
Out of the 2 I would go Phoenix. It’s going to be hard to compare them as it’s a smaller boat vs a larger one. Look at both, and if you can test drive both and decide.
618
if it were me id go w the Z19.. bigger boat, More HP, better electronics and trolling motor all those things add up fast.
Nitro for the reasons stated above. You're probably getting the Phoenix suggestion just because the other boat is a Nitro.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
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It’s already been said but if I had it narrowed down to those two boats, it would be hard for me to not buy the Nitro.
I’ve fished out of a 618 (ShawnD’s boat) and a Nitro Z7 (Z-18 is what replaced it) and have a Ranger Z119c. That extra foot is a major advantage on rougher water.
As stated above, the 618 is narrow in the bow. And it is noticeable as the bow starts getting skinnier at the consoles. The Nitro carries the entire width of the beam more forward giving you a larger front deck. That alone is an advantage.
Larger motor is a plus too on the Nitro but I would expect both boats to be relatively close in speed. ShawnD has a 150 HO and I think has hit 65. With the 175 Pro xs, I would expect it to be about 65-69. The 200 on the Z-19 I think should be about the same.
Electronics and TM... I’m not a fan of Motorguide so the Nitro would win there. I prefer Humminbird units but the HdS units are nice and probably worth a bunch more than the older Core units on the 618.
Really, for $3,000 more, you are getting your monies worth.
But. What size are the core units on the bird vs the size
of the HDS units on the Nitro?
Last edited by Lape0019; 07-26-2018 at 01:13 PM.
Lape, the Nitro has HDS 9 and 7 Gen 3s, and I also forgot to mention a sonic Hub , guess for blue tooth radio,,,also has point 1 attenta.........think the 618, has like an 1198 and a smaller unti I think they are...
Thanks for all the info....seems like 19 is leading the way
1198 is a nice unit. If it was an 1199 or newer, it may have swayed my savings argument but you can pick those up for a pretty good price in the Electronics section.
As for the HDS units, as long as they aren’t 5’s, I think you are getting a better deal with the Nitro.
Originally Posted by Lape0019
units are 1199 and 859 on 618
nitro has HDS 9 and HDS 7 GEN 3 Linked and with point 1 antenna, and sonci hub
Actually have nothing against Nitro. The decision is going to be what fits the OP best. What fits me best is not going to be something that may fit him. Try them both out and pick from there. Electronics can and will be upgraded to something else eventually anyway so pick the one that suites you best.
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