Rick Lunsford
Member
Have owned the boat since latter part of April 19. Came with the Mercury 300 4 stroke. Since this time it has been in the shop 3 times, 1st for engine update (that should have been completed at the selling marina), 2nd for 2 recalls on the engine and 3rd for numerous issues in and outside the boat. It has been sitting at an authorized Nitro dealership and still is since 5 August 19. Main issue is when running and stepping down from the deck to the floor it makes a crack and popping noise. It also porpoises 15 - 40 mph consistent unless you stay in it. Took 4 weeks to get approval from the factory to send it back to them. After their and my authorization it is waiting 2 weeks for a travel cover and trailer to pickup and transport to the factory for evaluation. These are not the only (But Main) issues, the following are what I have identified:
1. White mark across the back bottom of the hull as if someone had marked it with a permanent marker, very hard to take off.
2. Gel coat on cap has numerous blemishes. Some are ruff to the fell.
3. When trying to open the glovebox had to use a screwdriver to pry it open. The door is warped and anything in it gets soaked.
4. The trim and jack plate turn signal switches are backwards from any boat I have owned. Trim switch is on the left side of the steering wheel and jack plate on the right.
5. When filling the boat up fuel gage reads 1/2. Running all day it will show 1/4 tank but when I fill up again it takes 40 to 45 gallons (Almost Empty!!!).
6. Oxygenators have not operated since the first time on the water. I replaced the 2 switches my cost and myself hoping this was the issue (NOT).
7. Trailer hitch lock is broken but will still lock (Kinda). Use pin at all times.
8. Front roller on trailer for boat nose has caused scratches and almost gouges in the gel coat. Roller is to hard and abrasive.
9. Corners of the carpet on the between seats storage wasn't glued down. I glued them down.
10. Large dry storage tray in the ice chest will not secure so it bounces around inside.
Maybe a more extensive walk around before purchasing would have saved me a lot of grieving but when a new item as this comes of the show room floor I believe most all of us have little or no worries.
As I have been writing this I received a call from White River Marine Group's customer service saying that a few other processes are and will be required before a contracted transport can be sent to move MY boat to the plant for evaluation. They also informed me that the boat most likely would be at the plant 6 or more weeks. Looks like 2019 fall fishing is totally out not to mention what I have already missed.
I truly hope that Mr. Johnny Morris reads or is informed of my issues and quality of this boat. I pray he does because I can't make any of this process move any faster.
If anyone can assist I would appreciate all.
1. White mark across the back bottom of the hull as if someone had marked it with a permanent marker, very hard to take off.
2. Gel coat on cap has numerous blemishes. Some are ruff to the fell.
3. When trying to open the glovebox had to use a screwdriver to pry it open. The door is warped and anything in it gets soaked.
4. The trim and jack plate turn signal switches are backwards from any boat I have owned. Trim switch is on the left side of the steering wheel and jack plate on the right.
5. When filling the boat up fuel gage reads 1/2. Running all day it will show 1/4 tank but when I fill up again it takes 40 to 45 gallons (Almost Empty!!!).
6. Oxygenators have not operated since the first time on the water. I replaced the 2 switches my cost and myself hoping this was the issue (NOT).
7. Trailer hitch lock is broken but will still lock (Kinda). Use pin at all times.
8. Front roller on trailer for boat nose has caused scratches and almost gouges in the gel coat. Roller is to hard and abrasive.
9. Corners of the carpet on the between seats storage wasn't glued down. I glued them down.
10. Large dry storage tray in the ice chest will not secure so it bounces around inside.
Maybe a more extensive walk around before purchasing would have saved me a lot of grieving but when a new item as this comes of the show room floor I believe most all of us have little or no worries.
As I have been writing this I received a call from White River Marine Group's customer service saying that a few other processes are and will be required before a contracted transport can be sent to move MY boat to the plant for evaluation. They also informed me that the boat most likely would be at the plant 6 or more weeks. Looks like 2019 fall fishing is totally out not to mention what I have already missed.
I truly hope that Mr. Johnny Morris reads or is informed of my issues and quality of this boat. I pray he does because I can't make any of this process move any faster.
If anyone can assist I would appreciate all.
