Research 2009 - Nitro Boats - Z-8

The all-new NITRO® Z-8 bass boat is bringing the perfect mix of size, power and features to serious anglers everywhere. At 20' 1" long with a 96" beam, you’re looking at a spacious, incredibly stable craft with huge casting decks. With a rating up to 250 horsepower, you’ll find yourself easily getting up on plane and smoothly speeding to your next destination. From bow to stern, you’ll find a long list of features and options perfect for tournament fishing or just a day of casting your cares away. This boat has huge storage compartments, including an illuminated one in the bow deck. There are rod lockers, 2 aerated Guardian™ livewells and a large bow panel with a trim switch and room for additional electronics. This boat has a bicycle seat at the bow, a folding fishing chair aft, an anti-fatigue padded bow deck and a custom-matched boat trailer. A genuine NITRO® custom-matched boat cover is also available.
Beam: 8 ft. 0 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 55
Max load: 1850
Standard features: Comfort, Safety & Convenience
4 pull-out cleats
Anti-fatigue, padded comfort bow deck
Paddle
Stainless steel bow & stern eyes
2 molded-in steps for sure-footed, easy access to aft deck
Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA & U.S. Coast Guard requirements
Exclusive integrated fold-down reboarding ladder
Non-skid bow mat
Passenger grab handle
Rod hold downs
Spare prop holder
Construction
Hand-laid hull
Modular consoles for maximum interior room & hull strength
Anti-splash, reverse-flow transom
Marine grade cut-pile carpet
Custom/Performance
10" (25.40 cm) fixed jack plate
Dash/Console
Multifunction gauges w/speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, fuel gauge, water pressure & trim gauge
Oil reservoir level indicator
Clock
Hydraulic steering
Flush-mounted fish finder In console
Electrical
Navigation lights
Bow panel w/trolling motor receptacle, anchor light switch & trim switch
Illuminated bow & rod storage
2 heavy duty Interstate® trolling batteries
On-board battery charger
1,000 GPH (3,785.41 LPH) bilge pump
Interstate® cranking battery
Courtesy light
12V outlet
Electronics
Lowrance® X96 TX fish finder w/320 pixels & surface temperature
Interior
Elevated casting decks
Insulated aluminum lids w/welded corners
Bike seat
Bow storage box
Bow deck step-up cooler & trash receptacle
Fold-down fishing seat w/composite frame
Lift-out, molded aft storage boxes
Oversized center bow storage box
Oversized port & starboard rod boxes
Passenger rod holder
Trolling motor pedal recess for MotorGuide® & Minn Kota® trolling motors
New high performance upholstery design
Livewell Systems
Two 20-gal. (75.71 L) insulated Guardian™ livewells
Rotomolded w/rounded corners
Two 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) aerator/fill pumps w/timers
Two 750 GPH (2,839.06 LPH) recirculator pumps w/timers
Dual remote drain controls
Pump-out system on both livewells
Trailer
Color coordinated, tandem axle drive-on NITRO® trailer
GalvaShield® corrosion protection
Powder-coat finish
Swing-away tongue
EZ lube hubs
14" (35.56 cm) tires w/chrome wheel covers
Folding tongue jack w/swivel wheel
Submersible lights
Tie downs
Retractable safety cables
Winch strap w/safety strap
Welded tubular frame
Non-skid fender pads
Transom saver
Trolling Motor
MotorGuide® 24V, 70-lb. thrust, 45" shaft, foot control trolling motor