Guys I haven't posted in a while and back when I did, I kinda poked the bear, so of speak, but I'm looking to buy a brand new boat. I've owned several, from a 88 model venture to a tracker 17' to a 90 something 20 ft hydra-sport. Looking to buy a new boat with a 250 hp. Right now looking at a nitro cause for the $$ more boat for the $$. It will be loaded whatever I buy, electronics, trolling motor and Max hp. What and where y'all suggest to buying?

I thought Nitro was a bass pro exclusive brand, if so, I suggest there

Apparently some dealerships can sell them cause duckett sells them also.

I would consider a Triton 20 patriot with a power pole and 2 hummingbirds. Go see Ryan or gene at Airport Marine. They have the best service department in the state

Nice. I’ve always loved looking at bass boats, but never owned one personally. My dad always had us one growing up.

I love skeeters...always have...ive been on several an i do lovem...they are expensive tho..i have personally always thought nitros wer among the sharpest and most economical boats on the water..i have never run one but i likem. As for where...id bet bass pro has more promotional deals an such...or at least that makes sense to me....ive also never had anything nicer than a 1989 stratos 201pro...it was hideous...but as the operator of that motorized floaty machine....it caught fish awwtim

10 to 13k more for a Triton. Probably the best all around boat I've owned was a late 80s to early 90s bass hawk.

Gonna be fishing big g and coosa from mitchell up to neely. Prbly

Bass Cat

I would like to spend 75k to 90k for a new boat, but I'm a poor azz railroader.

Too many good deals on used boats to think about new. You can get so much more in a slightly used one for a lot cheaper

Man ,I've went thru the getting a good deal about buying used and I've got burned more times than not. Got a couple good deals but few and far between. This will be the last boat I will buy.

Go get a Phoenix you will be more than happy with it.

BULLY, my dad owned a bass hawk in the 80's with a 150 evinrude and I've heard him talk about that boat my whole life and how much he loved it. The only reason he got rid of it was because I was born in 1990 and he wanted to upgrade to something bigger with more room for me to run around on and got a stratos 201 pro.

That's one boat that I haven't went and looked at. I've seen a bunch on the road and all. Seems like I had the bass hawk 181 or something like that with a xr6 and the best boat Ive ever owned. Numbers may not be exact.

How bout the 250 proxs 4 stroke??

Can't give you any sort of advice on that motor other than what I've heard which has all been good. I'm currently on the waiting list for a 250 pro xs 4 stroke since my 250 pro xs 2 stroke dropped a cylinder back in march and a new powerhead is 12 months out with only 1 year of warranty and I could spend 4k more and get a whole new motor. The crazy thing is anybody can go buy a brand new boat tomorrow with the new 4 stroke on it but if you just wanna repower your looking at 1-2 years waiting for just a motor unless you get extremely lucky.

If you go with Nitro, or any tracker brand, buy from a dealer with a good service department that is somewhat local to you. Duckett marine, Florence marine center, someone like that. Tracker sets their prices. They'll be basically the same anywhere you go, so get it from someone that actually knows something about boats.

Appreciate all the advice.

If I had my choice and was buying new I would look into a Blazer always wanted one. Just never ran across a used one when I was in the market.

I am about to sell my 2017 Triton. 250 pro xs, helix 10s let me know if you decide to consider used. It jas been a great boat with 0 issues