901 "Maiden Voyage" report....

[Tony Payne]

Well, what can I say.



I enjoyed my Nitro 750NX that I started with.



I was happy with my Triton TR-186.



I am "exstatic" with my new Nitro 901CDX!



I cannot believe the difference in overall ride and comfort.



Took it out this past Saturday, had a minor "adventure" at the ramp.



Let's just say that when launching your brand new boat, make sure SOMEBODY has a hold of the rope! The lake was up, the boat didnt want to float off the trailer with me in it, I got out to back the truck in a little farther and off she floated, pretty as you please, with no one on board, and the rope neatly on the deck! Mrs Sim and Me just looking at each other kinda funny, then I wade out to catch it before it got to far. Fortunately it was a warm day and I dried off eventually!



The boat fired up beutifully, and after idling out and taking my time, I got her up on plane... man, it rides good. The "hole shot" is incredible!



New hydraulic steering is a reel plus as well. Never been in a boat where I didn't have to "fight" a bit to keep it straight. Steering response was exceptional!



After running, the fishing aspect is also exceptional. Huge decks with plenty of room to work. Tons of storage space. (All of my tackle that filled the TR186 fits with room to spare up front in the 901!)



Only negative I have right now deals with the trailer, the bunks aren't quite right (one side is snug to the boat, the other side doesn't fit flush in the last 6-12 inches) and I just noticed that the tires aren't "even" in the wheel wells either. (one side is pushed forward compared to the other, see pictures)... I know this isn't right. (Funny the things you see when you have time to really look)



Will be taking that to the dealer to figure out what to do about it.



Great boat... I don't see me upgrading next year!

 

[Tony Payne]

Ok, so I cant do two images in one post, here is the left side...

 

[Tony Payne]

and here is the right

 

[Staci Matheis]

Fine lookin' wheels you got there, Mr. Sim!

Glad you didn't post pictures of the boat - I hate it when I drool all over my keyboard!



Congrats!

me!

 

[Bill McElroy]

Toldya you'd love it!!! Would i Lie to you??!!..LOL.....As far as the fenders go,....looks like the dealer would have to take the right side off and remount it a little farther forward. That's not a big deal.

BTW,..when you launch your boat by yourself,..tie a rope to your bow cleat and then tie the other end to the trailers' bow roller,.....or to the dock if you have one at that ramp......no more "wading"..LOL

BEEN THERE!!!!....I did it once with a boat of mine 10-15 yrs ago...i had to wade out to neck deep water to get the boat!!!! Luckily it was 85deg at 630am in the middle of august and nobody was around to witness my embarrasement!!!!! It was actually a very refreshing little dip, but NOT planned!!!! aahahahahaa......glad you like the boat!! Keep us posted!!

Mac

 

[robert harrison]

 

[robert harrison]

Very nice i though about a 901 but got a 2002 896 and my trailer bunks don't fit the boat and is hard to load. i am too far from a dealer so if ya dont mind e-mail me with the fix good luck [email protected]