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Nitro 2012

Nitro 2012

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Overview of NITRO Boats: NITRO boats are crafted for both competitive and recreational fishing, offering a mix of performance, quality, and features. They are ideal for tournaments, local competitions, and family outings, ensuring reliability and enjoyment on the water.

Performance and Endorsements: Favored by top anglers like Kevin VanDam and Edwin Evers, NITRO boats provide ample space, tournament-focused features, and proven performance, making them suitable for both professional and weekend anglers.

Company Background: As part of the Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine Group, NITRO boats benefit from decades of innovation and quality, available nationwide through Bass Pro Shops and independent dealers, supported by a robust service network.

Purchasing Experience: NITRO simplifies the buying process with online tools and a consistent pricing policy, allowing customers to customize and purchase boats online or through dealers, ensuring the best value in the industry.

Construction and Quality: NITRO boats feature a fiberglass hull, flotation foam, and factory-rigged components, with a limited lifetime warranty and NMMA certification for safety and quality.

Performance Features: The Rapid Planing System transom and Mercury outboards enhance performance, offering quick acceleration and fuel efficiency for a smooth and dry ride in various water conditions.

Fishing Features: Designed by anglers, NITRO boats include removable consoles, large fishing platforms, and tournament-style livewells, equipped with trusted marine products and accessories for a successful fishing experience.

Tournament Rewards Program: NITRO offers a rewards program for tournament participants, providing cash and Bass Pro Rewards Points for winning eligible events with a NITRO boat.

Rewards Program: The program offers rewards for winning fishing events using NITRO boats powered by Mercury outboard motors, with rewards ranging from $500 to $5,000, combining cash and Bass Pro Shops Reward Points. Registration is required before participating in qualifying events, valid from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012.

Boat Features and Specifications: Detailed specifications and features of various NITRO boat models, including the Z-6, Z-7, Z-8, and Z-9, are provided. Key features include reboarding ladders, aerated livewells, rod storage compartments, Lowrance fishfinders, Minn Kota trolling motors, and custom-matched trailers.

Model Highlights:

Z-6: A compact 17' 4" boat with a 115 HP Mercury engine, offering a smooth ride and ample storage, ideal for budget-conscious anglers.
Z-7: Known for its speed and storage capacity, this 18' 8" boat features a 150 HP Mercury engine and is popular among club and state anglers.
Z-8: A 20' 1" boat designed for tournament readiness, featuring a 200 HP Mercury engine, extensive storage, and a high-performance hull.
Z-9: The largest model at 20' 9", equipped with a 250 HP Mercury engine, offering top speeds over 70 MPH, and designed for serious tournament anglers.

Additional Information: The document emphasizes the affordability and value of NITRO boats, encouraging potential buyers to visit local dealers or the NITRO website for more information, photos, engine options, and pricing. The "No Haggle No Hassle" national pricing is highlighted as a feature for potential buyers.

Color Options: A comprehensive list of color combinations for NITRO boats is provided, including options like Off White, Black Sahara, Moondust, Candy Apple Red, and Night Fire, each associated with a specific color number.

Specifications: Specifications for different NITRO boat models include dimensions, weight, fuel capacity, and maximum horsepower. For example, one model has a length of 17' 4", a beam of 90", and a maximum recommended horsepower of 115.

Standard Features: Standard features include comfort, safety, and convenience elements like non-skid bow mats, passenger grab handles, stainless steel hardware, and flotation that meets NMMA and U.S. Coast Guard requirements. The console features a custom-molded design with various gauges and a fishfinder.

Optional Features: Options for customization include bow graphs, custom color options, additional seating, battery chargers, trailer upgrades, trolling motors, and performance enhancements like hydraulic steering and trim levers.

Livewell Systems: The boats are equipped with livewell systems, including aerated and recirculation pumps, with capacities and features designed for fishing activities.

Trailer Features: Trailers are designed with features like EZ lube hubs, color-coordinated designs, and corrosion protection, including safety features like tie-down straps and retractable safety cables.

Engine Options: Various engine options are listed, with estimated speeds, such as the Mercury 115 ELPT OptiMax and Mercury 115 OptiMax Pro XS, with speeds ranging from 50-55 mph.

Additional Information: Customers are encouraged to visit the NITRO website to use the Build A Boat feature for customization and to view a complete list of features, options, and pricing.

Engine Options: Various engine options for different models are outlined, including Mercury 150 OptiMax and Mercury 250 OptiMax Pro XS, with estimated speeds ranging from 59 to 77 mph depending on the engine type.

Standard Features: The boats come equipped with comfort, safety, and convenience features such as non-skid bow mats, passenger grab handles, fire extinguishers, and stainless steel components. The console includes a custom-molded modular design with a Lowrance Mark-5x Pro fishfinder and various gauges. Construction features include a hand-laid hull and fiberglass-encapsulated composite transom.

Electrical and Interior: The electrical system includes Interstate batteries, water-resistant connectors, and a 2-bank battery charger. Interior features include non-skid mats, bike seats, and ample storage options for rods and tackle.

Livewell Systems: The livewell systems are aerated and include recirculation and pump-out systems with timers, ensuring optimal conditions for live bait.

Performance and Trolling Motor: Performance features include a stainless steel propeller and a Rapid Planing System transom. Trolling motors such as the Minn Kota Maxxum are available with foot-controlled options.

Trailer: The trailer features EZ lube hubs, a color-coordinated design, and GALVASHIELD corrosion protection, ensuring durability and ease of transport.

Specifications: Detailed specifications for models like the Z-7 and Z-8 are provided, including dimensions, weight capacities, and maximum horsepower recommendations.

Optional Features: A wide range of optional features are available, including custom color options, SmartCraft gauges, and various electronics like Humminbird and Lowrance fishfinders.

Battery Chargers: Various battery chargers are available, including Guest 2-bank, 3-bank, and 4-bank chargers with different amp capacities, as well as a Stealth 15-amp charger. A battery maintenance system is also mentioned.

Dash Graph Exchange: Options for fishfinders and GPS systems include models from Humminbird and Lowrance, such as the Humminbird 998c SI and Lowrance HDS series.

Trailer Features: Trailers come with features like retractable tie downs, custom chrome tire/wheel upgrades, tandem-axle brakes, and spare tire kits with aluminum wheels.

Trolling Motor Options: Available trolling motors include the Minn Kota Fortrex and MotorGuide Tour Series, with various thrust and shaft length options.

Performance & Steering: Features include a trim lever on the wheel and Hot Foot pedal options.

Hardware & Equipment: Includes line spoolers, automatic bilge pumps, KeelGuard, oxygen generators, and Loc-R-Bar with alarm.

Engine Options: Various Mercury OptiMax engines are available, with estimated speeds ranging from 46 to 73 mph depending on the model.

Standard Features: Comfort and safety features include passenger grab handles, horns, fire extinguishers, and stainless steel components. Consoles are custom-molded with various gauges and fishfinder options. Construction features include hand-laid hulls and fiberglass stringer systems.

Electrical Systems: Includes cranking and trolling batteries, water-resistant connectors, and onboard battery chargers. Navigation lights and bilge pumps are also standard.

Interior Features: Includes bike seats, storage drawers, rod lockers, and shock absorption systems for seats. Livewell systems are equipped with aerator and recirculator pumps.

Trailer Specifications: Trailers feature heavy-duty winches, GALVASHIELD corrosion protection, and submersible LED lights. Options for single and tandem-axle configurations are available.

Specifications: Detailed specifications for different boat models, including length, beam, weight, and capacity, are provided. Options for custom colors and additional features like SmartCraft gauges and snap-in carpets are available.

Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and features of NITRO boats, including construction, electrical systems, interior design, livewell systems, performance, trolling motors, trailers, engine options, accessories, and warranty information.

Consoles: The boats feature tilt hydraulic steering, multifunction gauges, water-resistant switch panels, AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 jack, and a tempered-glass windshield. Additional features include simulated burlwood accents and a flush-mounted compass and fishfinder.

Construction & Exterior: The boats are built with a fiberglass foam-filled stringer system, non-skid cockpit floor, marine-grade carpet, and a Rapid Planing System transom. The hull is hand-laid for durability.

Electrical Systems: Includes a 2-bank onboard battery charger, trolling motor receptacle, heavy-duty motor harness, bilge pump, and multiple batteries. Additional features include a 12V outlet and circuit breaker protection.

Interior Design: Features include stowable tables, rod storage, casting decks, adjustable seating, and various storage options. The design allows for flexible seating arrangements and includes insulated aluminum lids.

Livewell Systems: Equipped with aerated baitwells and livewells with recirculation and pump-out capabilities, supported by high-capacity pumps.

Performance: The boats come with a rigging tube and stainless steel propeller for enhanced performance.

Trolling Motor: Standard Minn Kota 24V, 70-lb. thrust trolling motor with foot control.

Trailer: Features include EZ lube hubs, color-coordinated tandem-axle design, corrosion protection, radial tires, and safety features like a heavy-duty winch and retractable safety cables.

Engine Options: Various Mercury engine options are available, offering different speed capabilities.

Accessories: Options include MotorGuide trolling motors, Lowrance fishfinders, onboard battery chargers, and jack plates for enhanced performance and convenience.

Warranty Information: NITRO offers lifetime warranties on structural components for Z-Series boats and ten-year warranties for other models. The warranty is transferable under certain conditions.

Additional Features: Custom-fit canvas covers, Bimini tops, and bow/cockpit covers are available for added protection. The document also highlights the Toyota Tundra as a recommended tow vehicle.

Catalog excerpts

PERFORMANCE FOR TOURNAMENTS AND BEYOND Take your place on the leaderboard of a big-money tournament. Cast your way to the top of the local club’s friendly competition. Take out your buddy for a Saturday morning run. Or even enjoy a day of fishing and water sports fun with your family. NITRO ® boats pack the perfect mix of tournament-proven performance, quality and features to ensure however you take your fishing and fun, your NITRO boat is right there with you the whole way. STACEY KING • 12-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier • 32 BASS top 10 finishes • 108 times in the money • 2 BASS wins 2

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THE PROS’ CHOICE. Tournament time. The ultimate test of your fishing skills. The harshest proving grounds for a boat. And the moment when a NITRO ® shines at its finest. When you’re in a competition, you want to know your equipment will be there for you the whole way. Always enabling and enhancing your fishing, never inhibiting it. And you need to know that when it’s time to get back to the weigh-in, you can make it back with your catch. Even in rougher water conditions. And that’s exactly why the world’s leading anglers choose to fish from a NITRO ® boat. Kevin VanDam. Edwin Evers. Rick Clunn....

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THE FAMILY THAT PUTS FISHING FIRST. When Bass Pro Shops ® founder Johnny Morris introduced the industry’s first fully rigged boat, motor and trailer package in 1978, he created a legacy of providing breakthrough values to anglers everywhere. NITRO boats are available at every Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Boat Center™ location, as well as at a nationwide network of independent dealers. As a NITRO ® boat owner, you’ll have access to one of the largest and best service organizations. As part of the Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine Group family, NITRO Boats takes those decades of top-tier innovations,...

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THE FAST LANE TO FISHING. 10% TO 20% DISCOUNT* ON MOST ITEMS VALID FOR 2 YEARS! To help get you to fishing faster, NITRO ® Boats simplifies the whole purchasing experience and makes it easier than ever before. BUY ANY NEW TRACKER® BOAT AND RECEIVE FROM 10% UP TO 20% OFF MOST ITEMS PURCHASED FROM BASS PRO SHOPS® FOR 2 YEARS. *SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. See www.basspro.com/vip for details. NITRO.COM Start by visiting us online at , stopping in at your local dealer or by calling us at 800-416-4876 and speaking to one of our knowledgeable sales representatives. All venues provide a wealth of information...

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FOR SOME, IT’S CONSTRUCTION. FOR US , Whether you’re competing for bragging rights with your buddies, or racing your way to the top of the tournament leaderboard, you’ll want a boat that’s up to the challenges of intense competition. AND YOUR NITRO ® BOAT IS BUILT TO HELP YOU WIN! Our quality craftsmanship begins by keeping the molds completely cleaned, waxed and buffed to a high gloss to produce smooth, brilliant gelcoat finishes that’ll dazzle onlookers. After the gelcoat is applied, our expert craftsmen hand lay the fiberglass hull to ensure proper thickness for maximum strength. “I trust...

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Then, the stringer system is fiberglassed directly to the hull and filled with flotation foam, enhancing strength and durability even more. The decks and flooring are precision crafted to fit in just right. The rigging compartment features a gelcoat finish. And all the engine components are factory rigged by Mercury ® -certified technicians to provide the proven performance, handling and ride tournament anglers expect! Along the way, every step of the process is quality checked to help us maintain the industry’s finest fit and finish. All to ensure your NITRO ® boat is quality crafted to stand...

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WHEN PERFORMANCE COUNTS, COUNT ON NITRO. 8

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POWERED TO PERFORM EXCLUSIVE RAPID PLANING SYSTEM TRANSOM. Many of our boats are designed with our celebrated Rapid Planing System transom. This stepped hull design greatly improves the holeshot and on-plane handling. It also allows the motor to sit higher On the tournament circuit, anglers know performance always matters. They also know true performance is on the transom for extreme shallow-water use and even better top-end performance. much more than just speed. It’s how fast the boat will jump out of the hole and on plane. How quickly it will accelerate. And, extremely importantly, how well...

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FISHING. NITRO ® boats are designed for anglers, by anglers, to ensure every model provides all the fishing features you need for a full day on the water. 7 To help in designing our boats, we utilize our Voice of the Customer ™ system, as well as solicit input from our pro staff. With the information gathered, NITRO Boats meticulously designs and crafts every model to build in everything you need within easy and convenient reach. 12 6 9 C O N S O L E 1 The boat comes ready to accept the optional console. It only takes minutes to install it in the designated spot. 2 11 Then...

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21 26 17 24 14 13 15 16 23 20 22 14 25 29 28 30 23 16 13 15 18 14 19 24 26 27 NITRO® Z-9 DC 21 DELUXE FOLD-DOWN 11 FISHING SEAT DROP-IN STORAGE 12 w/lock & tackle tray holders 13 forNON-SKID STEPSdeck access easy & convenient DELUXE SEATING 14 w/convenient3-ACROSSstorage pouch small items & shock absorption systems to provide maximum comfort while underway STAINLESS 15 provide peace ofSTEEL GRAB HANDLES mind 16 forPULL-OUT STORAGE DRAWERS stowing small items nearby OPTIONAL REMOVABLE 17 w/hardware, tinted windscreen CONSOLE & glovebox RULER 18 soTOURNAMENTmeasure your catch you can quickly HIGH-PERFORMANCE...

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G ET PAID T O Please visit WWW.TOURNAMENT-REWARDS.COM for updates and a complete list of eligible tournaments. 12

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FI S H! ENHANCE YOUR EARNINGS! Earn money while spending time out fishing! With the Bass Pro Shops ® Tournament Rewards program, you can receive as much as $7,000 in cash and Bass Pro Rewards Points. All you have to do is win an eligible tournament in your NITRO ® bass boat, and you’ll enhance your earnings! Hundreds of events across the country let you grab big payouts as you reel in everything from bass to redfish to catfish! MILLIONS IN POTENTIAL REWARDS! REWARDS OUTLINE * • Up to $7,000 = $6,500 Cash + $500 Bass Pro Shops Reward Points For winning from your NITRO boat powered by a 250HP or...

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