I have never owned a nitro before, I have owned a Winner 16 footer with a 115 Suzuki 2 stroke. I have owned a 185 DC Procraft With a 150 Optimax, and currently own a 2019 Z20 with a 250 4 stroke pro XS. I have loved each boat for what they do. The Winner was my first bass boat and I loved everything it did for me. Introduced me to bass fishing, I was one of those that bought a boat then learned to bass fish. My dad taught me to fish, but died before I got into bass fishing. I then realized that I needed more and bought the perfect bass boat for a beginner, the 18 foot Procraft with a 150 optimax. I had so much fun with this boat up untill the spot lock came into play. I bought the Procraft in March of 2003 and it had original new owner warranty on it. I knew I had to get it. I kept it till October of 2020. The Nitro has been the boat I have dreamed of. Sure I have seen flaws of the team that put it together, hence the loose screws and bolts throughout the boat and trailer and components of the boat. I have seen evidence where the previous owner has forgotten to put the drain plug in. but over all I have nothing to complain of the build of the Nitro boat. It definately delivers a much drier ride than any boat I have owned. Again I have not owned a ranger or anything else.