Hey nitro owners!!!!!

I would like to know some positives and some negatives if you happen to be a nitro owner. I'm presently looking at a 2010 z7. The hull was redesigned in 2010, what Nitro calls their rapid planing system. The price of a z7 is about $10000 less than a ranger 188. They have the same motor, same sonar, but the z-7 has a bigger livewell and gas tank. The ranger has brakes and the z7 has them as an option.

I''ve had two rangers and loved them both but $10K will by a lot of gas and toys for the boat. Help me out with some suggestions, and resale won't be one of them cause I'll have it for 20 years.

I think they still have an all wood interior which is what i dont like...I dont know if newer models have that or not...

I'm not a Nitro owner. I have fished out of one once. Pretty nice boat. Nitro is not Half the boat as the one your wanting to sell. Sure, it's a lot cheaper but, you get what you pay for. If you want to sacrifice Quality, to save money on gas. Then it should make a nice boat for you. If resale value means nothing to you. Then you already probably have enough money to get a boat that will last you the rest of your life. I can think of at least 3 different boats I would buy before a Nitro. Not saying I would not like to have a Brand New Nitro. Just saying For the money you would spend on a new Nitro. I would spend that same money on a ranger that may be a couple of years older.. 2010 nitro or a 2007 ranger for the same money? No brainer for me. Good luck, the way you take care of your boat, I'm sure you will be happy with what ever you decide on.

On December 31, there is a post in the personal classified forum. Guy was wanting to sell his certificate for a new Z7? Might save a few more bucks.

Saw that, Thanks

Hey XXL - I am a proud owner of a 2009 Nitro Z-6. I have only had it out twice however because I got it so late in the year. I am impressed with the layout. I think I will be very happy for a long time and I am happy with the money I saved by not going with a Ranger or Triton. They are also quality products I'm sure. Just leaves more money fo enhancements and trips! Good luck - Hope to see you on the water in just a few short (hopefully warmer) weeks!!!

That z6 looks like a great boat for the price. I'm sure you will load it with slabs.

you might check with "possum cop" and his partner they won 2 at the classic. i know 1 was for sell

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Originally Posted by CROPEE7

On December 31, there is a post in the personal classified forum. Guy was wanting to sell his certificate for a new Z7? Might save a few more bucks.

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Originally Posted by XXLFISH

That z6 looks like a great boat for the price. I'm sure you will load it with slabs.

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I hope so XXL! Maybe we can get out on the water this Spring/Summer. I would like to get to meet the folks on here.

BPS in Bolingbrook has a Brand new 2008 Z7 in showroom fully loaded dual cockpit White with Black/pewter metal flake, gray carpet, I believe it also had a foldaway tounge. If I remember they had it priced for 23,000. Beautiful boat. Drooled all over it yesterday Sorry!! phone # 630-296-2700. Who Knows maybe able to deal.

I saw that ,but a 2011 is just $23,995 with a 150 pro xs on it. The last two year have had a new hull and looks to be a lot better boat.

Sorry I think I deleated your reply, I know they seem to have alot more deck space than my 17' but mine's a 1997. Need sunglasses just to get in boat with All The Ruby Red Metal flake LOL Good Luck

I just looked up the freight and shipping--25,240 to Buells

STRESS CRACKS! They aint no Ranger or triton.

stratos are good boats...

I think any boat is a good boat as long as you take care of it. Some people think they can let them outside, uncovered, in the elements and expect them to last. Now I know a Ranger is a Ranger, but I have seen some pretty nice Nitro's on the water and fished out of some of them too. When taken care of......they are fine. The problem with all of em are price! I can't see spending the amounts of money that any of the manufactures are getting for these things when you can look on craigslist or even on CDC and see some pretty nice boats for $6000-$8000 dollars (ex. XXLFISH's boat). All of my boats have been used boats and if you put a little time and effort into them they can look just as good as any boat on the water. Just an opinion.

if you have had 2 rangers you won't be happy with a nitro!