Front_row_joe

NH

Fishnkamp, thanks for the help I didn't end up buying the boat because the more I read up on them more and more horror stories kept coming back from the weak hulls. still in the market for a bigger boat so I'll definitely have to give that article a read

Hi guys I'm looking for some opinions on a 1990 18' nitro 186. I'm going to take a look at it tonight and was planning on taking it home but I've been doing some research and heard a couple horror stories with the nitro boats but it was mostly the newer ones and mostly warranty issues. Anyone have any input on this? The boat has a 150 horse Mercury 2 stroke which is original to the boat I believe with a trolling motor on the front that is obviously outdated. No fish finders, as far as electrically live well pump and fuel gauge don't work but everything else seems to. The carpet seems in great shape but the seats seem a little beat from the sun. Most of the problems I have heard of come from the hull which doesn't seem to have any cracks from the pictures. You guys have any input? Anything in particular to look out for or just stay away?? I have the boat for $3000 so I figure the motor is worth close to that in my area as it supposedly runs great. This will be my first bass boat so any advice is appreciated.