2025 Nitro ZV21
$102,299
Boat in Duluth, MN 55811 US
Built in 2025
ZV21
1 Engine (MERCURY MARINE)
21.6 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Prepare to dominate the water with the ultimate angling machine: the 2025 Nitro ZV21. This stunning freshwater fishing boat seamlessly marries head-turning modern design with a host of elite features and exhilarating performance, transforming every outing into an unforgettable journey.
Unmatched Performance and Design
Crafted with a durable fiberglass deep-v hull, the ZV21-measuring an impressive 21.58 feet-delivers exceptional stability and agility. Feel the raw power of the robust 300 hp Mercury Marine Verado outboard engine, enhanced by a stainless steel 4-blade propeller for thrilling speed and peak efficiency. The striking Elite Four-Color Hull ensures you make a statement wherever you go.
Elite Angling Command Center
This vessel is a serious fishing enthusiast's dream, packed with top-tier technology:
- Precision Control: Navigate with ease using the powerful Garmin KRAKEN 76 Trolling Motor.
- Total Awareness: Command your environment with not one, but three high-definition Garmin ECHOMAP displays: a 12" ECHOMAP ULT2 LVSCO PLS BND and two massive 16" ECHOMAP's ULTRAA2 166SV units with LIVE SCOPE setup.
Premium Comfort and Protection
Designed for comfort during long days on the water, the ZV21 features dual consoles and windscreens. When the day is done, a custom black and charcoal two-tone mooring cover provides superior protection. Experience the perfect blend of power, elegance, and professional-grade functionality with the new Nitro ZV21-where a comfortable ride meets cutting-edge fishing innovation. With many additional add-ons, this boat is built for adventure and ready for action!
Key Features & Equipment
- Engine: Mercury 300XL Verado V8
- Trolling Motor: Garmin Force Kraken 36V / 75'' shaft with built-in side imaging transducer
- Console Unit: Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 12'' on RAM mount with GT56UHD-TM transducer for navigation and imaging
- Bow & Rear Units: Dual Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 16" units on RAM mounts
- Livescope Setup: Livescope transducer on BeatDown Outdoors pole mount, synced with both of the 16.6SV displays for crystal-clear real-time sonar
- Full Garmin Network Integration: Across all three units for seamless sonar, mapping, and navigation
- Hull Design: Deep-V with reinforced stringers and composite transom for smooth, stable performance
- Storage: In-floor battery compartments for up to five batteries plus ample tackle and gear storage
- Seating Capacity: 6 Persons / 1,200 lbs max
- Fuel Capacity: 80 gallons
- Length: 21'7'' | Beam: 8'4'' | Dry Weight: ~2,900 lbs
Additional Specs
Length:21' 7"
Beam: 8' 4"
Bottom Width: 6' 5"
Max. Recommended HP: 400 HP
Fuel Capacity: 80 gal.
Max. Person Capacity: 6 persons
Max. Person Weight: 1200 lbs.
Max. Person, Motor & Gear Weight: 2500 lbs.
Interior Depth: 25"
Transom Height: 28"
Deadrise: 18 degrees
Draft: 18"
Average Dry Weight: 2900 lbs.
Average Package Weight: 5500 lbs.
Package Height: 6' 9"
Package Width: 8' 6"
Towing Length: 27' 11"
Storage Length: 24' 7"
Dealer Options
- Elite 4-color
- 2-tone Mooring Cover
- Garmin Kraken 75 Trolling Motor
- Garmin 12 Echomap ULT2 12 LVSCO PLS BND
- Garmin 16 (2) Echomap YLTRAA2 166SV
- Additional Add-ons
Comfort, Convenience & Peace of Mind
NMMA® certified
Flotation meets or exceeds NMMA® & U.S. Coast Guard requirements
EPA-compliant fuel system
Anti-fatigue padding below bow & cockpit carpet
Tactically-designed gunnels to maximize interior space & fishing room
Rear fold-up boarding ladder
4 stainless steel pull-up cleats
Stainless steel bow & stern eyes
Passenger grab handle
Fire extinguisher
Horn
Livewell System
Bow 5.5-gal. (20.82 L) insulated baitwell w/removable bucket
Aft 26-gal. (98.42 L) insulated, rotomolded GUARDIAN™ anti-slosh livewell w/removable divider, bait bucket & rounded corners
Two 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) aerator/fill pumps w/timers (1 for baitwell, 1 for livewell)
Two 750 GPH (2,839.06 LPH) recirculator pumps w/timers (1 for baitwell, 1 for livewell)
Livewell culling system
Livewell control valve
Overflow screens
Pump-out systems
Oxygen generators
Livewell lid latching to keep lid closed at speed & in rough conditions
Insulated aluminum lids w/welded corners
Trolling Motor
Minn Kota® Terrova® 36V, 112-lb. (50.8 kg) thrust, 60" (1.52 m) composite shaft trolling motor w/Dual Spectrum CHIRP™
Trolling motor pedal recess
Console
Custom-molded port & starboard modular consoles w/2-tone gelcoat scheme
Heavy-duty molded, tinted plexiglass windscreens
Oversized carpeted, lockable port glovebox
Lowrance® Elite FS® 7 RAM®-mounted fishfinder w/ActiveImaging HD™
5" (12.7 cm) NITRO® Z-TOUCH™ digital touchscreen control w/1-touch boat controls including First Fish & Nite modes; master power; trim; lighting; bilge; livewells & more
Key fob remote w/First Fish & Nite modes, trim control & master power on/off
First Fish feature fills & recirculates livewell w/1 touch for stress-free livewell prep
SmartCraft® gauges
Verado® tilt electro-hydraulic steering
Below-console RAM® X-Grip® phone holder
Port & starboard below-console shelves
Side-mounted LED courtesy light
Space to mount additional electronics
Interior
Ergonomic bow panel for easy electronic mounting
Bike seat w/hydraulic pedestal
Folding Centric X driver, passenger & fishing seats
Stainless steel bow & aft rails (port & starboard)
Bow port & starboard lockers w/lift assists
Bow port cooler w/removable tray
Bow & aft lockable storage compartments
3-level tubeless center rod locker for rods up to 8' (2.44 m)
Extra-large integrated port net holder
Passenger rod ramp w/rod handle organizer & hold-down strap
Midship port & starboard insulated storage boxes designed to accept tackle trays
Footrest w/non-skid mat under console
Midship in-floor storage for 5 batteries
Starboard tool holder
Built-in tournament ruler & holder
2 lift-out, molded aft storage boxes that will each accept seven 3700 tackle trays
Easy access to rigging & pumps
Insulated aluminum lids w/welded corners
24-oz. (.68 kg) plush, marine-grade, cut pile carpet on decks & floor
Stainless steel lockable latches
Exterior
Deep V NVT™ performance hull w/RAPID PLANING SYSTEM™ (RPS™) transom
12" (30.48 cm) R&R Design Slidemaster adjustable jack plate
Lifting strakes to maximize overall handling & performance
Transom designed for Kicker motor application
Rigging tube
Stainless steel propeller
Construction & Exterior
100% composite deck core w/superior thermal stability & strength-to-weight ratio
Deck & hull chemically bonded & mechanically fastened
Gelcoated stringer/liner system
Foam-filled hull for optimal buoyancy & safety
Full-width fiberglass-encapsulated composite transom
Hand-laid, heavy-duty performance hull w/reinforced sides
Cisco accessory-mounting track system
NEW Black hardware
Electrical
Redundant automatic bilge pump system w/dual 1,600 GPH (6,056.66 LPH) pumps
Bow panel w/trolling motor receptacle, navigation light, anchor light & trim switches
Bow navigation lights integrated into gunnels
Automatic LED-lighted bow storage compartments
Remote drain plug
Heavy-duty Interstate® cranking battery
3 heavy-duty Interstate® trolling batteries
NOCO® GB40 jump starter pack
4-bank, 40-amp battery charger
6-gauge trolling motor wiring w/50-amp circuit breaker
Automotive style, labeled fuse panel w/cover
Master power switch
Ventilation fan system in bow storage
Waterproof Deutsch connectors on gauges
Water- & abrasion-resistant connectors
Console-mounted 12V outlet
Trailer
Custom-fit, tandem-axle NITRO® trailer powdercoated w/GALVASHIELD® Impact corrosion & chip protection for improved durability
7-pin connector
14" (35.56 cm) NITRO® aluminum wheels w/radial tires
Integrated boarding step w/safety handle for easier boarding/reboarding at bow while boat is on trailer
Boarding ladder
Surge disc brakes on both axles
All-welded rectangular GALVASHIELD® frame
Spare tire carrier w/matching spare tire
Space-saving swing-away tongue to reduce storage length
1,600-lb. (725.75 kg) swing-up locking jack w/swivel wheel
Heavy-duty winch w/non-binding nylon strap & bow safety strap
Outboard motor support to reduce hull & transom stress while towing
Fiberglass fenders w/integrated back-up lights
Carpeted bunks & fender boards to protect hull
Submersible LED lights
Retractable transom tie downs
Safety cables
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. All sales are final. No returns accepted.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. All sales are final. No returns accepted.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/26 | Price decreased | $102,299(-1.6%) |
| 11/24/25 | Price decreased | $103,999(-2.8%) |
| 10/21/25 | Initial price | $106,978 |
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Overview
The Nitro ZV-21 is a fishing boat designed to provide anglers with a safe, seaworthy, and dry platform for fishing on large lakes. It combines practical features with affordability, making it a popular choice for multi-species fishing. The boat is well-equipped with numerous storage options and fishing amenities that cater to serious anglers.
Storage and Fishing Features
The ZV-21 offers an impressive amount of storage throughout the boat. There is under-bulwark storage next to the port console for nets, and dedicated rod storage compartments between the consoles that can hold up to 25 rods on two tiers. Additional storage includes two tackle drawers beneath the rod compartment, tool storage near the helm, and extensive foredeck storage capable of accommodating up to 75 Plano tackle drawers. The boat also features multiple live wells with rounded corners and blue interiors, including one at the foredeck and another centrally located in the cockpit with baffled design and a bait bucket cutout. A bait well with a removable bucket is positioned on the starboard side. The ZV-21 is optionally equipped with a Lowrance fish finder mounted at the bow.
Seating and Comfort
Seating on the ZV-21 is designed for comfort and functionality. The seats have flip-up backs and contoured shapes that allow easy swiveling and leg movement. They are mounted on shock-absorbing pedestals with two pedestal height options to accommodate captains of varying stature. The helm and observer seats are fixed pedestals that swivel and slide, enhancing comfort during long fishing trips. The cockpit floor is padded beneath the carpet for additional comfort.
Trolling Motor and Maneuverability
The boat comes standard with a Minn Kota 36-volt trolling motor delivering 101 pounds of thrust, with five other options available, including models with autopilot. The trolling motor is highly maneuverable, allowing precise control even in windy conditions, facilitating fishing near docks, rocks, and shaded areas. The ZV-21 can also accommodate a kicker motor ranging from 9.9 to 15 horsepower, which can be controlled from the helm via removable steering connecting rods.
Helm and Electronics
The helm is thoughtfully designed with a high, solid windshield that effectively deflects wind without requiring a frame. It features a notch to mount a Lowrance HDS 7 fish finder, with space for an additional unit. The steering wheel is mounted on a tilt base and surrounded by gauges, including a SmartKraft display. Waterproof rocker switches control live wells, lighting, bilge pumps, and other systems, all managed through a master power switch. Wiring is enclosed neatly, and access to pumps and batteries is convenient, with battery compartments capable of holding up to seven batteries.
Dimensions and Performance
The Nitro ZV-21 measures 21 feet 7 inches in length overall, with a beam of 100 inches and a draft of 18 inches. It has an empty weight of 2,900 pounds. During testing with two people, 20 gallons of fuel, and a 647-pound 300 horsepower Mercury Verado engine paired with a 14 5/8 by 21 Tempest prop, the boat achieved a top speed of 60.1 miles per hour at 6,000 RPM. Fuel consumption at top speed was 29.8 gallons per hour, providing a range of 116 miles. The most efficient cruising speed was 31 miles per hour at 3,500 RPM, burning 9.25 gallons per hour and yielding a range of 193 miles with over six hours of endurance while maintaining a 10% fuel reserve. Acceleration was brisk, with a time to plane of 3.2 seconds, 20 mph reached in 5.3 seconds, 30 mph in 8.3 seconds, and 40 mph in 12.4 seconds.
Handling and Ride Quality
The ZV-21’s high freeboard contributes to excellent handling in choppy conditions, making it well-suited for large bodies of water such as Table Rock Lake or the Great Lakes. The boat remains dry even when maneuvering aggressively across wakes. Power steering provides a solid, feedback-free feel that enhances comfort during extended runs to fishing locations.
Conclusion
With its extensive storage, comfortable seating, advanced fishing features, and strong performance, the Nitro ZV-21 stands out as a versatile and capable fishing boat. Its thoughtful design and seaworthy handling make it an attractive option for anglers targeting multiple species on large lakes. The combination of pro-level accommodations and affordability underscores why the ZV-21 remains a popular choice among fishing enthusiasts.
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Customers are raving about the 2025 Nitro ZV21 for its exceptional performance and sleek design
Many highlight its powerful Mercury engine that delivers impressive speed and smooth handling on the water. The spacious deck layout and comfortable seating make it ideal for both serious anglers and family outings. Anglers appreciate the advanced fishing features, including ample storage, multiple rod holders, and high-quality electronics that enhance the fishing experience. Overall, owners praise the Nitro ZV21 for its reliability, versatility, and stylish appearance, making it a top choice for fishing enthusiasts in 2025.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2025 Nitro ZV21 offers a range of features designed to enhance your fishing and boating experience. Here are some of the pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Spacious Deck Layout: The ZV21 provides ample casting space and well-designed storage compartments, making it ideal for serious anglers.
Powerful Performance: Equipped with a high-performance engine option, the boat delivers excellent speed and maneuverability on the water.
Advanced Electronics: Comes pre-wired for multiple fish finders and includes a premium trolling motor, enhancing your fishing capabilities.
Comfort and Convenience: Features ergonomic seating, ample rod storage, and a user-friendly console, ensuring a comfortable day on the water.
Durable Build: Constructed with high-quality materials and a sturdy hull, the ZV21 is built to withstand various water conditions.
Cons
Price Point: As a premium bass boat, the Nitro ZV21 may be on the higher end of the price spectrum, which could be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.
Fuel Consumption: The powerful engine options, while performance-oriented, may result in higher fuel usage compared to smaller or less powerful boats.
Limited Passenger Capacity: Designed primarily for fishing, the seating capacity may be limited compared to boats intended for more general recreational use.
Made For
The 2025 Nitro ZV21 is designed for avid anglers who demand top performance, versatility, and cutting-edge features in a bass boat. Ideal for serious fishermen looking to elevate their fishing experience, this boat offers advanced technology, ample storage, and a comfortable layout that suits both competitive tournaments and leisurely fishing trips. Whether you’re navigating shallow waters or cruising across the lake, the Nitro ZV21 is built to meet the needs of passionate anglers seeking reliability, speed, and precision on the water.
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