Pa Angler Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 It is a 2009. The RPS was introduced in 2010. The color is like mine except for the console mine has the Nightfire color according to my dealer this basic color combo is the most popular. Thanks for the pic and info. Pa Angler Quote
Pa Angler Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 I received a call this morning 10-21-2013 from my Nitro dealer due to some of the options on my Z7 Tracker Marine is going to build a new boat "BUT" I still have to use my current outboard, jackplate, trailer and all the items I supplied. I'll be getting two new consoles, new bow Lowrance HDS-5 with Insight, new console HDS-7 with Insight, new hot foot, new dual livewell oxygenizers, new auto bilge pump, new tilt hydraulic steering, new seats, new keel guard and a new steering wheel trim lever. I supplied the 36v trolling motor, trolling motor quick release bracket, Ram trolling motor stabilizer, four AGM batteries, four bank 60amp charger. Tight Lines Pa Angler Quote
Super User tomustang Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 Are they going to do all the work to move the equiptment over? Quote
Pa Angler Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 Are they going to do all the work to move the equiptment over? Yes, the Nitro dealer will do the transfer at no cost to me as they were the ones who did the work before I took delivery back in February of 2011 they were items not offered by Nitro so I was given a credit for the stock 24v trolling motor, stock onboard charger and 3 stock batteries. Tracker Marine is going out of it's way to replace a boat that has developed a hooked hull while in use and give me the kind of boat I purchased. Tight Lines Pa Angler Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted October 22, 2013 Super User Posted October 22, 2013 That's awesome, glad they are backing their product so well. Sucks you're missing time on the water though. Quote
Pa Angler Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 That's awesome, glad they are backing their product so well. Sucks you're missing time on the water though. I don't do a lot of fishing this time of year as my work is getting to peak time with O.T. hours. Tight Lines Pa Angler Quote
Super User Sam Posted November 1, 2013 Super User Posted November 1, 2013 I didn't purchase the Z7 at BPS I purchased mine at a stand alone dealership which is why I may be getting the results that I am. Tight Lines Pa Angler No, I would think the Nitro people would stand behind their product no matter how you obtained your boat, other than stealing it. What happened to you could happen to many people and there could be a large product recall which would cost BPS millions of dollars. Have you sent a letter to BPS asking them, in a nice and non-adversarial manner if they have encountered this problem with other boats and if they could send a specialist to view your craft to determine what happened. If that does not work or if the inspector gives you some BS, sue the SOBs. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted November 1, 2013 Super User Posted November 1, 2013 Couldn't have happened at a better time, our area is displacing the fish as the colder temps come to stay. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted November 1, 2013 Super User Posted November 1, 2013 No, I would think the Nitro people would stand behind their product no matter how you obtained your boat, other than stealing it. What happened to you could happen to many people and there could be a large product recall which would cost BPS millions of dollars. Have you sent a letter to BPS asking them, in a nice and non-adversarial manner if they have encountered this problem with other boats and if they could send a specialist to view your craft to determine what happened. If that does not work or if the inspector gives you some BS, sue the SOBs. Sue them? On what grounds? They are replacing the hull at no cost. And, transferring the motor, all the electronics gear and whatever else is needed to the new boat. Seems to me they are doing everything that could be reasonably expected to rectify the situation. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted November 2, 2013 Super User Posted November 2, 2013 No, I would think the Nitro people would stand behind their product no matter how you obtained your boat, other than stealing it. What happened to you could happen to many people and there could be a large product recall which would cost BPS millions of dollars. Have you sent a letter to BPS asking them, in a nice and non-adversarial manner if they have encountered this problem with other boats and if they could send a specialist to view your craft to determine what happened. If that does not work or if the inspector gives you some BS, sue the SOBs. Sue them for what? They are replacing a product that was deemed faulty and not charging anything to do it either. Seems like it is pretty good service to me and while ti sucks something happened they are doing everything they can to make it right. Everyone just wants to sue or complain without giving people an opportunity to fix their mistake... Quote
Pa Angler Posted November 6, 2013 Author Posted November 6, 2013 Yes, It doesn't make sense to file a lawsuit when Tracker Marine is replacing the boat. The title for my current Z7 was signed and received by Tracker Marine on Tuesday October 29, 2013 I'm just waiting for the production date for my replacement Z7. Tight Lines Pa Angler. Quote
Pa Angler Posted November 26, 2013 Author Posted November 26, 2013 I just thought I'd give an update on my replacement Z7. I called my contact at Tracker Marine and I was told scheduled completion date on the Z7 is December 11, 2013 and then it's a matter of shipping to my dealer. Tracker Marine does shutdown over the Christmas holidays and since I won't be fishing up here in PA it really doesn't matter when it gets delivered as long as it's before spring. Tight Lines Pa Angler Quote
Super User slonezp Posted November 26, 2013 Super User Posted November 26, 2013 At least their on top of things Quote
scrutch Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Doesn't appear to be much to complain about here. Glad to hear they're standing behind their product. Quote
BassnChris Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 New boat. Good deal...........glad to hear they are doing right! It will be a kind of like Christmas present. Quote
Pa Angler Posted February 11, 2014 Author Posted February 11, 2014 I don't mean to bump this up but I did say I would give a final report on the outcome. I took the new 2014 Nitro Z7 to the storage facility on 02-10-2014 it was a shiney clean boat when I left the dealer but buy the time I got it to the storage facility it was a dirty mess with the wet salty roads here in PA. As I stated earlier in this post the only items moved from my old 2011 Z7 are the 36v trolling motor, 4 AGM battieries, 4 bank 60amp charger, Loc-R-Bar, Outboard, 2 cycle oil tank and manual jackplate I did have to keep the orginal trailer and boat cover though. When I was told I was getting new Lowrance electronics I thought I was gettting the what was on the old 2011 Z7 which included Gen 1: bow HDS 5 Insight, dash HDS 7 Insight and Struturescan to my surprise I was givin the upgraded Gen 2 across the board. I have to say the way Tracker Marine took care of replacing a boat with hooked hull was outstanding. My dealer told me that 2 more Z7's around my serial number also being replaced. Now once all the freak weather in the northeast is finished and the ice disappears from the lakes I will give a shake down run. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!! Tight Lines Pa Angler 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 11, 2014 Super User Posted February 11, 2014 Nice to hear a happy resolution Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted February 11, 2014 Super User Posted February 11, 2014 Sounds like they took real good care of u. Glad to hear it Quote
BuckMaxx Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Ranger still make em one at a time... Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 12, 2014 Super User Posted February 12, 2014 …with a chop gun, just like Nitro. Quote
jhoffman Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Did I read that right that your motor was smoking? Man Id want some diagnostics run if thats the case to find out if it did any damage. Quote
Pa Angler Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 Did I read that right that your motor was smoking? Man Id want some diagnostics run if thats the case to find out if it did any damage. Three times twice by my dealer and once in NY no fault codes came up. Quote
Super User tomustang Posted February 13, 2014 Super User Posted February 13, 2014 Now once all the freak weather in the northeast is finished and the ice disappears from the lakes I will give a shake down run. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!! Tight Lines Pa Angler The lehigh is mostly clear, ramps are still iced though Quote
Pa Angler Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 The lehigh is mostly clear, ramps are still iced though There be no fishing the Lehigh River for me with storm after storm coming our way 12" today with 3" to 6" tonight heck I don't even fish the Lehigh River in the best of weather once one has fished the 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence River nothing down here can measure up. Tight Lines Pa Angler Quote
Super User tomustang Posted February 14, 2014 Super User Posted February 14, 2014 There be no fishing the Lehigh River for me with storm after storm coming our way 12" today with 3" to 6" tonight heck I don't even fish the Lehigh River in the best of weather once one has fished the 1000 Islands of the St Lawrence River nothing down here can measure up. Tight Lines Pa Angler That's fine, but what do you mean by measure up? It's distance is a lot closer than the lawrence river. I wouldn't drive all the way up there to try out a boat though. Warmer days are coming. Quote
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