Nitro z17 boat review

[@life_of_riley88]

This seems like such a sweet boat that gets overlooked. It's got more deck space than most 18'+ foot boats from before 2010 or so, and the layout/storage is fantastic.

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Thanks bro tons of space the weight for trailering fit my needs being I use a 4dr wrangler to tow and plenty of speed I got it to max at 53-55 mph

[@life_of_riley88]

@@BasslivesmatterLLC That's awesome. I've had boats from 17' to 21' and I really miss how easy the shorter boats were to tow/park/store and how easy it was to fish alone out of them. I'm gonna look hard at one of these if I decide to downsize from my Gambler.

[@Trackerguy]

Aye clutch I'm about to get me 1 of these..You got it lines out bro🎣🎣

[@traviswyattfishing3287]

I see you around all the time man. Definitely a pretty looking rig. I have a Z18. Cool to see how the two compare after seeing this.

[@izzywashington5461]

Top drop don’t stop

[@FrankBatista55]

Very good video,good luck fishing 🎣

[@TRexUPSer1]

Hi young man great review awesome Nitro,I made a mistake 13 years ago when I retired and sold my Nitro,I have a couple Harley's & ride most of the year but today 3/25/23 I bought me an older model Nitro 170 TF Special Edition,She's sporting a 115 mercury tracker,I live aprx 10 miles from the ramp where I launch at SML I noticed you fish there also,I'm wanting to start doing some vids on my channel on several activities,Do you only do SML for tourney's or do you fish there fairly regularly?I turned 65 yesterday & though I'm tech savvy I've had no luck with cameras yet,Everyone says not to buy expensive go pro's they say there are much cheaper ones that do just as good,So I might buy you some lunch somewhere at bridgewater campers paradise etc,And get you to give me a few pointers on cameras & such to get my channel going.

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Get the gopro hero 8 easy to use less expensive I don't live in that area it was just a Tournament we did with anglers choice thanks for the lunch invite happy fishing

[@HuffFishing]

Love your setup! Looking at purchasing this model. You have it set up much how Id like to set mine up except the poles which I dont need. Are running the larger command thrust lower? What prop are you running also? Thanks

[@bmaljianfishing]

Looking into getting one for my second boat? What are some of your favorite features as well as your top end speed?

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Very NICE!.. I like your enthusiasm.. Just got a new to me 2015 Z6 (17ft 4in w/115hp ProXS) practically brand new and completely stock, still a VERY similar to today's Z17.. Thanks for dropping the name of that dash mount and the PPole setup. Tons of great ideas here.. Great video! Let me ask you a question.. I see you run Garmin's but opted for the Ultrex.. I'm considering the Garmin Force.. Care to share your reason's why Ultrex over the Force? I'm still having a hard time deciding.. Thanks!

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

No sooner than I saw this video... KZbin recommended the vid. where the Ultrex was taken off your old boat.. LoL Now I get it!

[@jeffreyau1286]

How’s the towing performance for the wrangler. I thought the trailer hitch comes with the level 2 stock which can’t tow a bass boat like that.

[@charlesronk2989]

So If you had it to do again you would go with a Z18? Why? I have an old Nitro 160TF. I am planning on getting a new boat. I don't tournament fish. Most of my fishing is small lakes less than 400 acres. I do however fish the Great Lakes a few times a year and that has me leaning bigger. I can't hardly go deeper because I have low bridges at my local lakes.

[@retflo2583]

Beautiful job !

[@andrewspangler9773]

Hey man, love the video and the boat. Looking at buying a z17. You said you fit 25-30 rods in that side locker. Whats the longest rod it fits in there? Thanks!

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

7ft3 longest rod I think I can fit in there

[@Dbras831]

Can you link the soft plastic holders you have in the left bay?

[@belowaveragebassfisherman574]

I’m lookin at getting a bigger boat. I’m in a tracker 175 right now. The deck on this nitro looks so much bigger and that’s what I’m looking for. How did you like going from an aluminum boat to a fiberglass boat? Also these boats seem pretty reasonably priced especially when they are on sale.

[@a0pitre]

Any reason you went with the ultrex compared to the ulterra? I’m trying to get some opinions on one vs the other before I pull the trigger.

[@darrelldalton8987]

Very good overall briefing of the boat. That's good to hear about the Ashland BassPro because I'm close to there too. I looked at the Z17 there yesterday. This will be my first boat purchase so which lakes or ponds to you recommend? Like I say it dosen't take a lot for me because I'm just starting out.

[@lilbaby6689]

Do you have a cover, and will it fit with the Ultrex?

[@ZLRob]

What pitch prop are you running and what RPM are you at when running wide open throttle? Tempest Plus I take it?

[@MrTravis0306]

Height from ground to top of engine please? Can this fit in a garage? I’m in Nc thanks

[@chino0119]

Sweet boat bro. I got me a Nitro also.

[@Studio-jk1tv]

I also have a Z17 and was wondering who did your Raptors

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Basspro in richmond it don't exist on z17 pain in the ass add on it cost a grip

[@Studio-jk1tv]

Who did your Line X???

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

@@Studio-jk1tv old dominion linex in hopewell va

[@sjSharKing]

Any chance you know the total storage length with the motor trimmed down and tongue folded? Thinking of getting this but not sure it will fit where I plan on keeping it. I keep reading that the specs on the website aren't accurate. Thanks

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

No clue bro. I know it wouldn't fit in my garage so have it on a custom boat pad I had built

[@butapower]

How does your jeep tow with this set up? I am planning to do the same with my jeep and trying to buy a z17

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

@butapower class 3 hitch on my jeep makes it tow 3500lbs boat weight is 1400lbs dry after all my equipment batteries etc maybe 2000lbs max

[@butapower]

@@BasslivesmatterLLC thanks man

[@tnddiving6166]

You pull that z17 with that Jeep wrangler? Looking at a z17 or 18 pull with a 14 four door Tacoma

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Yes I work for jeep it can tow it z17 like 2700 lbs dry and I have the tow package that's why I didn't do z18 didn't want to push the tow

[@pimpslapish]

That glitter looks real good but it weighs alooooot

[@keithbazemore2044]

Would it be too much to ask for you to name everything it is you added to the boat?

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Minn kotta ultrex trolling motor minnkota raptors lithium tracker battery garmin 94sv and 106 screen hummingbird 360 precision mounts minn kota on board charger to name a few

[@davidsalter1748]

I subscribed to you just because of your name. This is the only BLM worth supporting

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿my guy thanks 😊

[@coveultimatefishing8937]

Sir where did you order your carpet decals from. I need some for my Nitro z 17

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Zdecals.com

[@coveultimatefishing8937]

Thank you for the information

[@TRICKEDTINS]

Top drop is a G!

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

My dude I appreciate it bro 💪🏿

[@richerwin6397]

If that's a 115 you have on the back, you've really got it dialed-in to reach 55.

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Got it dialed bro 💪🏿 I found the sweet spot on the trim

[@dlc9345]

Sweet

[@sjjones7500]

What was your out the Door with all the add ons?

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Never really added it up

[@tbeavers23]

That boat is easily 35k, 5k power poles, 5k electonics, 3k trolling motor, labor installation, etc...im going to estimate at least 50k

[@richerwin6397]

@@tbeavers23 Are they really 35K now? I've got a Z7 from 2011 that was $23,999 with a 150hp.

[@tbeavers23]

@@richerwin6397 i honestly dont know. My 2017 i got this year with 20 hrs on it for $25k. I would expect a new one to be at least 30k

[@richerwin6397]

@@tbeavers23 I looked them up after watching this. They do seem to be in the mid-thirty range, base