Re: Anyone own a Nitro Bay Boat?
DJohns,<br /><br />I'm in San Antonio, TX.<br /><br />We have at least 10 dealers in town. I've gone to each one and looked at all of their models. <br /><br />Unfortunately, they see me walk in and right away put me in the 'looker' category and not the 'buyer' category. I have to ask WAY too many questions, but that is due to my age, and I can't get around that.<br /><br />Of the boats I looked at, I feel this one is the best value...but I definitely haven't seen EVERY boat. However, your less expensive boats are obviously going to be more popular, and I've looked at all the big names...so I've covered the ones that aren't an arm and a leg, which is what I need. <br /><br />I looked inside a few of the hatches/access holes on some of the kenners, and noticed a lot of unfinished fiberglass, rough edges that wires may rub on, etc. The Fishmaster just looked cheap to me, and the salesman was a ***** , so I shyed away on those.<br /><br />The Nitro seems to have the best fit finish of the three, AND it is cheaper. The salesman didn't fall from heaven, but he was better then most.<br /><br />The other boats I looked at included the Sea Fox (liner boat, didn't like the loss of width, and added weight, but nice otherwise!), the Sea Pro (too much $$ for no more options), several aluminums, Key West ($$$), Hewes($$$), Maverick($$$), etc...<br /><br />My dad used to own a kenner 21 with a similar hull to this one, and it rode pretty nice. With a strong head wind, you would get a little spray, but not a lot. Most of your spray came at low speed. It worked well in the water we fish, and I think this one would be just as good at least, most likely better.<br /><br />However, I definitely want to go for a ride on it. I am going to go up there tomorrow, and I'll see what he says about it. I guess if I show him the $3k I have to put down on it, he will understand that I'm not just a young dreamer.<br /><br />My only other consideration right now is finding a dealer with a newly used boat that has all service records, receipts, etc...possibly even a way to contact/meet the previous owner. I've seen a lot of 'NICE', 'Like New' boats that weren't taken care of...even though they looked perfect. The past 10 or 15 times on the water, I've been watching how a lot of people take care of their boats. In general, your younger guys (like me, go figure) tend to let them bang around on the docks, dont let them warm up, ram them onto the trailers, keep them dirty, etc..<br />This is the main reason I'm worried about a used boat...<br /><br />I'll try the test ride and see what happens. If he wants to sell the boat, he'll go for it.<br /><br />Shawn
<br /><br />The more I looked at that pic., the more I liked it. The bow flair should be advantageous.<br /><br />Keep us posted.
