Bluewater Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I've been entertaining the idea of buying a new bass boat. The Nitro z series seem to be the most affordable. I like the Z-7. Can anyone give me an honest opinion about Nitro boats: Good or Bad and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I used to work at a boat dock, I the very few I dealt with seem to be of fair to poor construction. Keep in mind that my experiences were close to 8 yrs ago, so they may have improved some. IMO, you get what you pay for 98% of the time. There are some better quality bargain boats out there, but I tell you this, if I could afford a new boat right now, Id have a Skeeter FX or i-class in my garage. Heres a nice one for a good price Skeeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassinHomer Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I can barely afford to keep tackle in my 78 15.5 foot procraft with mt retro bill dance trolling motor, man thats a heck of a machine though.Insert drooling smiley here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceGuy Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I figures the Z8 with a 200 was about the best deal out there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 If your serious about looking at new Boats take a look at the Phoenix Line of boats and their Beeline Series also. If you decide you would like to look into those I might be able to help you out on getting a good deal on one. There is a link to Phoenix on my website. There is also Phoenix Bonus money out there in most larger tournaments. I don't know if Nitro offers bonus money pay outs or not. Just food for thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump9000 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Heres a nice one for a good price Skeeter That boats sold andy, it was tough getting it backed into the basement too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 That boats sold andy, it was tough getting it backed into the basement too. Sounds like someone needs a bigger basement..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton196 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Ok since were talking about REAL Boats here you go. BEST dang BOAT OUT THERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump9000 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Ok since were talking about REAL Boats here you go. BEST dang BOAT OUT THERE That was enough to make my sammich maker jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hung up Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 The Nitro z series seem to be the most affordable belive I would buy a used boat before I would buy a nitro procraft,ranger,triton some used are better thin a new one just my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Ok since were talking about REAL Boats here you go. BEST dang BOAT OUT THERE I don't think anyone doubts that Ranger is the toughest boat made for sure. It is also probably the most expensive also. Even used Ranger owners that are selling their Rangers want new boat price for them because of their reputation but I think the issue was not the quality of the boat but more the affordability which Rangers seldom are that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewater Posted December 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Thanks to everyone who replied, the information was very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzebackhuntr Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 If I was looking into buying a new boat at an affordable price I would be looking at a new Stratos. They ride good, are fast, fish good, and are less expensive than the boats that ranger/triton/skeeter put out. And with the right color scheme they are PRETTY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Blah blah blah blahBLAH BLAH BLAH Blah. Blah Blah ranger BLAH Im sorry, Jeff.....did you say sumthin? Bout like a chebby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker1861 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 I'm for sure not knocking the Nitro series of boats cause I've never rode in one let alone drive one but IMO you cannot beat either a Skeeter or Ranger boat. Either of those 2 in a 20' model would be the boat of my dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charger Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Ive ridden in all the top brands. Only one that comes close to a Skeeter is a Ranger. Havent got to try out a new Pheonix, but I hear good things about them. IF I am able to ever trade, it will be for a FX20 with a SHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbaitmaker Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 I have spent some time in a few of the Phoenix boats and they are very similar to the rides of a 200 or 201 Stratos but that would be expected since before opening up Phoenix Gary was the head guy at Stratos for 5 years. It is the options in the fisher friendly ability that makes a Phoenix so unique. Many of the Phoenix options have been put into their Beeline series also. Just my worth on them. I own a Skeeter and am totally happy with it but if I were looking at a new affordable boat it would probably be a Bee Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton196 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Im sorry, Jeff.....did you say sumthin? Bout like a chebby Blah Blah Blah Did you say sumthin Andy? Bout like a Chevy you got that right. There ain't nothing better than a Chevy or a Ranger. As for the affordability of the Nitro I'm sure the price of a new Nitro would be cheaper than a Ranger but I'm a firm believer in you pay for what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Bout like a Chevy you got that right. There ain't nothing better than a Chevy or a Ranger. I cant argue the Ranger part. However, I wouldnt tarnish the great Ranger legacy with a comparison to them chitty chebbys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJK Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Everybody is gonna have something different to say.... All the main brands have their pro's and con's....it[s all about what YOU want and what YOU can afford I don't see a thing wrong with the Nitro Z-9, the Ranger 522, the Skeeter I-Class, etc....they are all good boats, or they wouldn't still be in production in the economic times we have been in. If I was gonna buy a new one, I would take a long hard look at the Phoenix Dollar for dollar they beat the pants off of the other brands when you talk about "bang for your buck" or you could get a 1992 Ranger for about the same price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton196 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Everybody is gonna have something different to say.... All the main brands have their pro's and con's....it[s all about what YOU want and what YOU can afford I don't see a thing wrong with the Nitro Z-9, the Ranger 522, the Skeeter I-Class, etc....they are all good boats, or they wouldn't still be in production in the economic times we have been in. If I was gonna buy a new one, I would take a long hard look at the Phoenix Dollar for dollar they beat the pants off of the other brands when you talk about "bang for your buck" or you could get a 1992 Ranger for about the same price Like I said you pay for what you get. :headbang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump9000 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 I'm for sure not knocking the Nitro series of boats cause I've never rode in one let alone drive one but IMO you cannot beat either a Skeeter or Ranger boat. Either of those 2 in a 20' model would be the boat of my dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJK Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Like I said you pay for what you get. :headbang: I'm just offering up an unbiased opinion there R91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alumacraft09 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 A ford must have pulling that skeeter ,an just flatend out on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountainman Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 A ford must have pulling that skeeter ,an just flatend out on the road Id say your right Shannon. That FORD power just yanked the trailer plumb out from under that poor boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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