Learn me about Nitro boats

[doright]

I cant speak for the nitro but I have owned a tracker which is the same company. I will never own another one. Unless you are dead set on a glass boat , there is a lot of value in the newer aluminum rigs. I think express has some rated for up to 200 horses. The ride is not as good as some of the glass boats but it is better than some I have been on.

[tx_basser]

yes.. they are that bad. like mentioned before.. get an older quality brand, before buying a newer nitro.

[Fmjag64]

I know some ppl were scared that the quality of the Rangers would go down since Bass Pro bought them out a few years ago, who also owns Nitro, but I havent researched much on that lately.

[Deek]

I just got a 2018 Z18 in April....LOVING IT!!! I opted for the 150 4 stroke & dual axle trailer with trailer brakes & no touch Vortex hub lubrication system with 6yr/100,000 mile maintenance free hubs. Their new "rapid planning system" is awesome. Motor is so quiet while idling I actually tried to start it again a couple times.

My brother had a 90's model Nitro with the "tracker" branded motor - night and day difference!

Official boat of Major League Fishing...good enough for me!

[Hoss163]

But if you’re going to purchase used go with Ranger Champion are Bass Cat All three are Made super solid!!

[Fishndude]

You’ll lose the 10-12k at resale and own a piece of crap boat with a matching piece of crap trailer. Why do you think they’re so cheap? Hint...crap!!

[Fmjag64]

You’ll lose the 10-12k at resale and own a piece of crap boat with a matching piece of crap trailer. Why do you think they’re so cheap? Hint...crap!!

A little more to the point than i was lol but this exactly. Research the resale values.

[175gr7.62]

You’ll lose the 10-12k at resale and own a piece of crap boat with a matching piece of crap trailer. Why do you think they’re so cheap? Hint...crap!!

I need to find one of those that have lost their butt on them then. Even the 2 year old boats are only $8-9k cheaper than new !

[Fmjag64]

Find a 2011 or newer ZX250 or FX21 with a 4 stroke SHO and you'll be happy. The Ranger 521 series are sweet to!

[BrandonA]

Find a 2011 or newer ZX250 or FX21 with a 4 stroke SHO and you'll be happy. The Ranger 521 series are sweet to!

This is what I would recommend

[Jaybo31]

Are the others $10-12K better? I can tighten screws and glue carpet down for a lot less than that? I'm more worried about structural stuff. I can fix bilge pump stuff, I don't feel like pulling the top off a bass boat though.

Yes they are better. Things will start coming apart. What price range are you looking to spend?

[Fishndude]

I need to find one of those that have lost their butt on them then. Even the 2 year old boats are only $8-9k cheaper than new !

Yes sir they’re higher than giraffe butt

[175gr7.62]

yes they are better. Things will start coming apart. What price range are you looking to spend?

$40-$45

[Dale Moser]

Man, as good as you are at working on stuff...I'd go back about 10 years on a Skeeter/Ranger/Triton, save some dough, and put a little work in on it.

[Fmjag64]

For $40-$45k, you can get a lot of boat in any brand tournament ready. That should get you a top tier 21ft boat that's a couple years old that is ready to hit the water with power poles and electronics included. Good Luck!