Slefler Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 My fiancée and I got a 2015 Nitro Z6 in November with the 115 4 stroke. The guys I bought it from took it out the day before I picked it up and said he got it to 55MPH. I've gone 40 fully loaded down and sure I would love to go faster but it doesn't make a difference to me. It planes quickly, has adequate storage. The only problem I have found is if I want to store my rods on deck where they put the strap (port side) it interfers if I lay the trolling motor down, they gave me an extra so I can mount it on the starboard side no big deal. I am a first time boat owner so to me this little boat is outstanding that fit in our price range without runnin the risk of going used and getting a lemon. If we could I would of opted for the Z7 but for now the 6 is amazing. I've only taken it out maybe 5 times and the winch on the trailer broke so that will get fixed tomorrow but other than that we have loved it. Quote
crankbank Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Purchased a 2014 Z6 this past July. I went back and forth on buying a larger, used boat, but ended up purchasing a brand new z6. I had the crappy Lowrance at the console mounted at the bow (looking to upgrade ASAP to something with side imagining), put an Elite 5 HDI at the console, had a keel guard installed, added a passenger console, had the cheaper rims put on, and didn't choose the option for the $600 cover. During the season, I store the boat in my garage (barely, barely fits) and had it wrapped for winter storage. I had an issue with a cracked rim, luckily I had a spare as the tire would not hold air. When my boat was in the shop for wrapping and winterizing, the BPS guys in Hooksett, NH took care of the warranty swap and I received a new rim with no hassle. Overall, I love the boat and am very happy with the purchase. I know someone above mentioned having 36 gallons of fuel in their boat (maybe he has a second tank), but I believe my z6 holds 21 gallons. With a full tank and about 425 pounds of passengers in the boat, I topped out at just over 50mph on the GPS. However, I have not been able to get the boat on plane with 3 people in the boat and just look like a goof with 3 guys in the boat going 7mph around the lake. Granted, although the boat has 3 seats, to keep with the weight rating, it is really 2 adults or 2 adults and a child. Anyone think a stabilizer would help with this? Or is the 115 just too small to get an overweight crew on plane? I agree with Slefler, the rod strap on the deck should be on the other side as it gets in they way when the trolling motor is up. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Quote
Slefler Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Crankbank, I believe you're right with the 21 gal. I've had 4 people in the boat, 3 of em were... Oversized myself included, it took a tad bit longer but we were able to get on plane but I really had to horse it at the beginning. When you mentioned that above it made me remember that was the only reason I was "if-y" on the z6, 2 people fish very comfortably but with 3 it gets a little cramped. I can't imagine having the small Lowrance on the bow lol, I'm 6'4 that's a long way down. I had a HDS 7 Gen2 on a ram mount at the console, need something for the bow though. Quote
crankbank Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 That is good to know- I will have to try a little harder to get boat on plane with 3 people onboard. Yeah, the crappy black and white 5" display is pretty much useless. Toying with the idea of swapping it out for a Humminbird 899. Quote
Slefler Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I don't blame you. We kept the black and white flush mounted and it's surprisingly accurate and on par with the hds7 as far as depth and temp. Quote
crankbank Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I don't blame you. We kept the black and white flush mounted and it's surprisingly accurate and on par with the hds7 as far as depth and temp. That is good to hear- as that is all we use it for anyways... I like having the mapping at the console, but am hoping to venture into the SI/SS world of electronics. Quote
Slefler Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Nice, we have SI/DI, how to use it? I still have no earthly idea. 2 Quote
bassmaster8100 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Posted January 20, 2015 So after to talking to a lot of people including you guys, doing some research and going down and looking at some new Nitros I think I'm gonna go with a bigger boat. I'm going to go ahead and sell my truck and buy a full size truck now so I'm able to tow a bigger boat. Then later this year I'll buy either a Z7 or Z8. 1 Quote
crankbank Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 So after to talking to a lot of people including you guys, doing some research and going down and looking at some new Nitros I think I'm gonna go with a bigger boat. I'm going to go ahead and sell my truck and buy a full size truck now so I'm able to tow a bigger boat. Then later this year I'll buy either a Z7 or Z8. I like that talk. 1 Quote
FSOPAMitch Posted January 26, 2015 Posted January 26, 2015 The z6 looks like a nice wide boat with great storage. I'm sure you'd love it. Depending on the size of lakes you fish and the number of payments you'll have to make you may regret that 115? Ride in one before you jump off that cliff. I don't care who you are everyone wishes they had a faster boat. I think you would be happier with th Z7. The Z6 is little small for the bigger lakes in MI. Quote
bassmaster8100 Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 Well I'm a step closer guys I sold my small truck last week and Monday I purchased a 2003 GMC Sierra Z71 extended cab 5.3. I now have my boat on the market so when it sells I'll be making a decision on which boat to buy. I'm gonna get at least a Z7 maybe bigger. Quote
Trent Wilson Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 You might want to check that against the GPS in your finder, my speedometer usually shows about a 4 mph difference. 57 with a 115 moving that kind of weight would be really fast. Not so much. We were pushing 65 with a 115 merc on our full bullet. Then again, I did rebuild it from scratch with the help of a former merc racing engine builder. You'd hear me coming miles away. But definitely go for the 150. It'll make a world of difference. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted February 12, 2015 Super User Posted February 12, 2015 Not so much. We were pushing 65 with a 115 merc on our full bullet. Then again, I did rebuild it from scratch with the help of a former merc racing engine builder. You'd hear me coming miles away. But definitely go for the 150. It'll make a world of difference. Any video of that? Quote
BassnChris Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 I think you will be happier with the bigger boat.......good luck......hope your boat sells quick! Quote
Trent Wilson Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Any video of that? That was almost 10 year ago. Way before I owned a smartphone. Or a phone in general. Oh...why do I feel old now? Quote
matuka Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Have to ditto the others. Test drive that Nitro, fill the livewells, bring some tackle, and a donut loving friend. See how well the craft gets on plane. I introduced a friend to bass fishing and he bought the equivalent boat a few years back and was bitterly disappointed. He gave it back to the shop, took the loss, and bought my Ranger. He's a very happy man now. Quote
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