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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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01/27/22 11:50 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,832
petro
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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They’re solid boats. The Z21 rides as good as any and is very solid. Very fisherman friendly.
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: Lone_Wolf]
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01/27/22 12:53 PM
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,357
ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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I owned a Nitro a couple of decades ago and it was a pretty decent boat for its day. I bought it new and fished out of it for 5 years and had zero issues. It was kept indoors and to my standards so when it was sold it was better than new. At one point during the great boat search to get this Skeeter I have now I was seriously considering another brand new Nitro. I follow the FB pages of almost every major player in the bass boat world and what came out about Nitro on their own FB pages wasn't good. The biggest issue was the trailers, mainly breaking in half at the rear cross member right behind the keel roller, I saw quite a few of those. The bunks on the trailers weren't lasting very long either and were needing replaced in less than 5 years; I don't know what kind of storage situation these rigs had so that could have been attributed to being left outside but also obviously they were made from untreated wood or they would have lasted longer. Also various cracks in and around the winch post area as well. The trailer problems could mostly be corrected if they'd get away from the tubular steel design and go to the channel iron like everybody else uses. I've seen hull delamination in almost every major brand on social media but Nitro seemed to lead the pack in that area by far. I love the layout; the comfort, and the ride of these boats. I took a test ride in a Z20 last year. If they'd get their act together I'd own one. Skeeter had the same trailer problems, it was tube trailers made with cheap lower gauge steel that wasn't dipped to prevent corrosion. Mine is sitting on an EZ Loader, its not built like a Nitro trailer at all, not even close.
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proud student of the Pro Staffer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)]
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01/27/22 01:24 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 15,140
Happykamper
TFF Guru
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I have a good friend that has a Z 21, he loves his but he did have a trailer issue, I think they gave him a brand new trailer in place of trying to fix the other one.
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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01/27/22 05:35 PM
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Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 90
Yankee_Bass
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I bought a new one in 2006. A 482 I think. It was a terrible handling boat, but fit and finish was ok. They changed the hull in 2008 I believe. It would pull hard to the right during hole shot and chine walk even on calm water.
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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01/27/22 06:57 PM
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Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 14,830
grandbassslayer
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I’m simply saying BassCat builds a very high quality boat and Nitro doesn’t build to that same standard. To each their own. I think you are correct on that.🍺🍺
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
#14265169
01/27/22 07:55 PM
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Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 356
WLBDallas
Angler
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Angler
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This forum does this about every two weeks. TFF Posts: Everyone knows BCB are garbage, Rangers are slow and have gone downhill since White River bought them, Skeeters porpoise and their trailers are garbage, Nitros are cheap...
BCB Owners: BCB are the best boat EVER. There's no better fit and finish.... Ken Smith says so...(whoever the f he is)
Ranger Owners: The best resale value in the game, awesome boat.
Skeeter Owners: Texas made, great boats.
What did I miss? Can we rewind this and do it mid-February again?
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
#14265173
01/27/22 07:59 PM
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Posts: 14,830
grandbassslayer
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Lol just buy what you like- I don’t think they hardly make a bad boat these days, so everyone needs to decide what they want to spend on one.
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
#14265181
01/27/22 08:05 PM
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Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 356
WLBDallas
Angler
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Angler
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This forum does this about every two weeks. TFF Posts: Everyone knows BCB are garbage, Rangers are slow and have gone downhill since White River bought them, Skeeters porpoise and their trailers are garbage, Nitros are cheap...
BCB Owners: BCB are the best boat EVER. There's no better fit and finish.... Ken Smith says so...(whoever the f he is)
Ranger Owners: The best resale value in the game, awesome boat.
Skeeter Owners: Texas made, great boats.
What did I miss? Can we rewind this and do it mid-February again?
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: WLBDallas]
#14265187
01/27/22 08:09 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 13,971
tmd11111
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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This forum does this about every two weeks. TFF Posts: Everyone knows BCB are garbage, Rangers are slow and have gone downhill since White River bought them, Skeeters porpoise and their trailers are garbage, Nitros are cheap...
BCB Owners: BCB are the best boat EVER. There's no better fit and finish.... Ken Smith says so...(whoever the f he is)
Ranger Owners: The best resale value in the game, awesome boat.
Skeeter Owners: Texas made, great boats.
What did I miss? Can we rewind this and do it mid-February again?
Pretty smart move on your part to not bad mouth Phoenix
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: WLBDallas]
#14265195
01/27/22 08:14 PM
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Joined: May 2019
Posts: 8,497
avid_basser
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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This forum does this about every two weeks. TFF Posts: Everyone knows BCB are garbage, Rangers are slow and have gone downhill since White River bought them, Skeeters porpoise and their trailers are garbage, Nitros are cheap...
BCB Owners: BCB are the best boat EVER. There's no better fit and finish.... Ken Smith says so...(whoever the f he is)
Ranger Owners: The best resale value in the game, awesome boat.
Skeeter Owners: Texas made, great boats.
What did I miss? Can we rewind this and do it mid-February again?
Forgot a few: Phoenix has the best fit, finish, ride, big wave, etc....at least that's what the owners say. Legend...aint around and was killed off by that evil JM Vexus....couldn't pay me to ride in an overpriced aluminum john boat Caymus...you must give your left nut to even sit in it. AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: WLBDallas]
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01/27/22 08:33 PM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 233
HDVS
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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This forum does this about every two weeks. TFF Posts: Everyone knows BCB are garbage, Rangers are slow and have gone downhill since White River bought them, Skeeters porpoise and their trailers are garbage, Nitros are cheap...
BCB Owners: BCB are the best boat EVER. There's no better fit and finish.... Ken Smith says so...(whoever the f he is)
Ranger Owners: The best resale value in the game, awesome boat.
Skeeter Owners: Texas made, great boats.
What did I miss? Can we rewind this and do it mid-February again?
Good Stuff! Gets so outa control!
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: ssmith]
#14265219
01/27/22 08:34 PM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 283
Ben B
Angler
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Angler
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some guys beat up on nitros to make them feel better about spending more money for the boats they own. Some guys make wild assumptions without providing an actual answer to a question...
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: Jersey Dan]
#14265268
01/27/22 09:07 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 13,971
tmd11111
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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All kidding aside I looked at a Z20 last summer and almost pulled the trigger on it. Personally I think their one of the best looking boats out there and have a very nice layout. There's was a few small things I didn't care for but easily could live with. Ended up going with a Phoenix and could say the same about it.
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Re: Are the newer Nitro's still trash?
[Re: avid_basser]
#14265366
01/27/22 10:42 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 43,698
WAWI
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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This forum does this about every two weeks. TFF Posts: Everyone knows BCB are garbage, Rangers are slow and have gone downhill since White River bought them, Skeeters porpoise and their trailers are garbage, Nitros are cheap...
BCB Owners: BCB are the best boat EVER. There's no better fit and finish.... Ken Smith says so...(whoever the f he is)
Ranger Owners: The best resale value in the game, awesome boat.
Skeeter Owners: Texas made, great boats.
What did I miss? Can we rewind this and do it mid-February again?
Forgot a few: Phoenix has the best fit, finish, ride, big wave, etc....at least that's what the owners say. Legend...aint around and was killed off by that evil JM Vexus....couldn't pay me to ride in an overpriced aluminum john boat Caymus...you must give your left nut to even sit in it. AHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA You forgot the skeeter stress cracking issues.
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