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Nitro 290
As many of you well know, the Tundra is a fantastic boat that draws raves for it’s rough water ability and hardcore fishing layout. Simply put, the Tundra's are available but will not be heavily marketed for 2009.
There is a very exciting boat in the pipeline though, the Nitro 290 which just made its debut at the dealer meetings.
The Nitro 290 is a 19’ 5” boat with a 100” beam and rated for 225 hp. It’s a family friendly boat that will be in the same market segment as the Ranger Reatta, the Stratos 386 and Lund GL series
One amazing aspect to a boat this size is that it will perform with a 150 hp engine. In fact, it will run in the low 50’s with a 150 hp engine and will be priced at $29,995 with a 150 EFI . The boat was pulling an easy 58 mph with a 200 Opti and four passengers at the dealer meetings according to my dealer who rode in and drove one.
The Nitro 290 is loaded with features to enhance your day on the water, from the large 36 gallon timed and re-circulated livewell with a pump-out system, to the 45 gallon fuel capacity to keep you on the water. The boat is an all composite boat with a non skid interior and available snap in carpet. Tilt Hydraulic steering is standard equipment as is a tandem trailer. On-board chargers, flush mounted Lowrance electronics, Minnkota 70 lb 24 volt trolling motors and ample side and in floor rod storage will provide the serious fishing features we have come to expect.
Another bit of fantastic family-oriented news is that all of the recreational features such as a table, ski tow pylon, ski and wakeboard storage, Sirius capable AM/FM/CD Stereo with built in jack for the MP3 player are also standard. Comfortable seating for 6 will make this the ultimate all around boat!
If you want a hard core tournament style multi-species boat – the Tundra is still available and is the time proven answer.
According to those there, Tracker/Nitro was very positive at the dealer meetings about the marine industry as a whole. They have introduced many new boats recently like the “Z” line in bass boats and are coming out with the Nitro 290, the Z8, and the "X" bass boats – and more new boats area in the works. We’ll have the 290’s soon as will many dealers, there were a ton of orders at the dealer meeting for this boat.
I'm looking forward to fishing in my Tundra, but I'm going to have an eye on the 290's. I can’t wait to get my first ride in one!
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