2023 Nitro Z17

2023 Nitro Z17, 2023 Nitro Z17 ready to hit the water!

2023 Nitro Z17

The nimble NITRO® Z17 is a fiberglass bass boat that’s easy to fish, easy to tow and priced just right for first-time owners and amateur tournament competitors. It shares many of the features of the larger Z Series boats, including our revolutionary NVT™ hull, an insulated cooler, lockable rod storage, tackle storage and custom seating.

The deck is optimized for tournament angling with a lockable center rod organizer for rods up to 7’ 6”, as well as carpeted, lockable port and starboard storage boxes for tackle and rods up to 7’. Plus, a massive 23-gallon NITRO-exclusive GUARDIAN™ aerated, divided and timed livewell to keep your fish healthy all the way to the weigh-in.

Features may include:

COMFORT, CONVENIENCE & PEACE OF MIND

• NMMA® certified

• Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements

• EPA-compliant fuel system

• Non-skid bow & stern mats

• 4 stainless steel, angled cleats flushed w/gunnels

LIVEWELL SYSTEM

• Aft 23-gal. (87.06 L) rotomolded GUARDIAN™ livewell w/divider, timer & rounded corners

• 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) aerator/fill pump

• 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) livewell recirculation/pump-out system

TROLLING MOTOR

• Minn Kota® Edge® 12V, 55-lb. (24.95 kg) thrust, 45" (1.14 m) shaft foot-control trolling motor w/mount

• Trolling motor pedal recess

CONSOLE

• Custom-molded modular console w/2-tone gelcoat

• Removable acrylic, tinted windscreen

• Lowrance® HOOK2 4x flush-mounted fishfinder

• Veethree® multifunction instrumentation w/speedometer/fuel gauge, tach/trim gauge, voltmeter gauge & water pressure gauge

• Dash light dimmer

INTERIOR

• 32-sq.-ft. (3.0-sq.-m) bow deck for casting mobility

• Bike seat w/pedestal

• Folding fishing seat w/composite frame

• Driver & passenger bucket seats w/molded-in storage below

• Bow port & starboard rod hold-down straps

PERFORMANCE

• NITRO VORTEX TECHNOLOGY™ (NVT™) hull for a smoother, drier ride

• RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ (RPS™) for quicker holeshots & maximized speed

• Rigging tube for organized wiring & abrasion resistance

• Stainless steel propeller

CONSTRUCTION & EXTERIOR

• 100% composite deck core w/superior thermal stability & strength-to-weight ratio

• Deck & hull chemically bonded & mechanically fastened w/stainless steel fasteners every 2" (5.08 cm)

• Gelcoated stringer/liner system

• Foam-filled hull for optimal buoyancy & safety

• Full-width fiberglass-encapsulated composite transom

ELECTRICAL

• Bow panel w/trolling motor receptacle, anchor/light switch, trim switch & capability to flush mount 9" (22.86 cm) fishfinder

• LED console courtesy light

• Automotive-style labeled fuse panel w/cover

• Interstate® cranking battery

• Heavy-duty Interstate® trolling battery

TRAILER

• Custom-fit, single-axle NITRO® trailer powdercoated w/GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion & chip protection for improved durability

• 7-pin connector

• 13" (33.02 cm) chrome wheels w/radial tires

• Spare tire carrier (spare tire available at additional cost)

• All-welded rectangular GALVASHIELD® frame