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NITRO® Bass Boats Dealership & Sales in Sebring, FL

Fiberglass tournament bass boats on US 27 South in Sebring, rigged and serviced for anglers running Okeechobee, Istokpoga and the Kissimmee chain.

Built for rough open water

Okeechobee chop and long runs

Rigged as a package

Boat, Mercury outboard and trailer

Electronics done properly

Installed and wired by our shop

Financing available

Apply online, subject to credit approval

McKibben Boating Center of Sebring is a NITRO® dealer at 7500 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33876. We sell new NITRO fiberglass bass boats, take trades, rig electronics and trolling motors in our own shop, and handle outboard service and warranty work here rather than sending it out.

NITRO exists for a specific kind of angler. If you fish tournaments, cover long distances in a day, or regularly run Lake Okeechobee when the wind is up, you need a hull with weight and depth on your side. A fiberglass bass boat gets you across bad water faster and in better shape than an aluminum one will, and on a tournament clock that is the difference between fishing your spot and giving it up.

We also sell TRACKER aluminum boats, which means we have no reason to sell you more boat than your fishing justifies. Plenty of customers walk in asking about NITRO and leave with a TRACKER because it genuinely suited them better. This page covers the range, who it is for, and how we set one up.

New & Used NITRO® Boats for Sale in Sebring

Model year and rigging availability change through the season. Use this as a guide to how the range is organised, then check live inventory or call for what is on the lot today.

The Z Series

The Z Series is the core of the NITRO range and it scales by length. The smaller Z models give you a real fiberglass bass boat without the size and cost of a full tournament rig, and they are easier to handle at a crowded ramp on a Saturday morning.

As you move up the range you get more length and beam, a more capable hull in chop, bigger livewells, more storage for rods and tackle, and higher horsepower ratings. The top of the line is aimed squarely at anglers who fish competitively.

Hull and ride

The point of the boat is the hull. A deep, sharp entry with real weight behind it cuts through a short steep chop instead of slamming across the top of it, which is exactly the sea state Okeechobee produces on a windy afternoon.

That same weight makes the boat feel planted at speed and more stable when two anglers move around the deck. It is the trade-off you make for drawing more water and towing heavier.

Fishing layout

Bow and stern casting decks, recessed trolling motor, aerated and divided livewells with recirculation, rod storage that takes long rods without bending them, and dedicated tackle stowage rather than a locker you throw boxes into.

Details like livewell pump placement and how the lids seal matter enormously on a tournament day when you are keeping fish alive in August water temperatures. Look at those closely rather than at the paint.

Rigging and electronics

NITRO boats come rigged with Mercury outboards and a matched trailer as a package. Beyond that, how the boat is set up for electronics is where the money goes on a modern bass boat.

Bow and console screens, forward facing sonar, the trolling motor and the battery and charging system behind all of it need planning together, not bolting on one at a time. Talk to us before you buy the electronics, not after.

Is a Fiberglass Bass Boat Actually the Right Call

We would rather have this conversation before the deal than after, so here it is plainly.

A NITRO is the right boat if you fish tournaments, if you routinely run Okeechobee or big open water in weather, if you cover serious distance in a day, or if you fish often enough that ride quality and speed genuinely change your results. In those cases the extra weight and depth earn their keep every trip.

It is the wrong boat if most of your fishing is a few hours on Istokpoga or a local lake in calm conditions. You will be towing more weight, burning more fuel, drawing more water in a lake where the stumps are famous, and paying for capability you are not using. An aluminum TRACKER would cost less to buy, less to run, and worry you less every time you hear something under the hull.

The honest question is not which boat is better. It is how many days a year you will actually be in conditions where the difference matters. Tell us that number and the answer usually becomes obvious.

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Service, Rigging and Parts in Sebring

Our shop handles outboard service and repowers, electronics and forward facing sonar installation, trolling motors, batteries and onboard chargers, livewell and bilge systems, steering and hydraulics, jack plates, propping, trailer bearings, lights and brakes, and warranty work.

The thing that separates a well set up bass boat from a frustrating one is usually electrical. Modern rigs run multiple large screens, a high thrust trolling motor and a bank of batteries, and a system that was added piece by piece over three seasons is where the intermittent faults come from. If your electronics reboot when the trolling motor loads up, that is a wiring and charging problem, not a screen problem.

Propping is the other one worth attention. The prop that came on the boat is a compromise, and the right pitch for how you actually load and run the boat can meaningfully change hole shot and top end. We will talk through it rather than guess.

Trailer bearings on a boat that gets launched weekly need checking annually at minimum. A failure on the way to a tournament costs more than the service ever would.

Financing, Trades and Offers

Marine loans typically run longer terms than vehicle finance, which changes what a monthly payment looks like on a boat at this level. Start an application online before you visit and the desk work is largely done when you arrive. Rate, term and approval depend on credit and are not guaranteed in advance.

Factory programs and rebates run on the manufacturer's calendar and always expire. Call and ask what is live on the exact model and rigging you want rather than relying on something you saw advertised weeks ago.

We take trades, and bass boats trade well when they have been looked after. Bring titles for the boat, motor and trailer, since Florida handles them separately. Outboard hours, service records, whether the electronics are current and how it has been stored all move the appraisal.

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Setting Up a NITRO® Properly

Plan the electronics budget with the boat

A modern electronics package can be a serious fraction of the boat's price, and buying the hull first and then discovering what the screens cost is how people end up with a mismatched rig. Decide the whole picture at once, including batteries and charger, and it works out cheaper and neater.

Do not undersize the trolling motor

A heavier fiberglass boat needs thrust to hold position in Florida wind, and an undersized motor will run at full output constantly, drain batteries and frustrate you. Size it for a windy day on Okeechobee, not a calm morning.

Check your tow vehicle honestly

A rigged fiberglass bass boat on a tandem trailer is a substantial tow. Know your vehicle's rating, hitch class and brake requirements before you commit, because upgrading the truck is not a small afterthought.

Think about where you will keep it

Florida sun is brutal on gelcoat, upholstery and carpet. A boat stored uncovered in the open ages visibly within a couple of seasons, and it shows at trade time. Budget for a cover or covered storage as part of the purchase rather than as an optional extra.

Florida requirements before you launch

Vessel registration is required, and Florida requires a boating safety education card for operators born on or after a specified date. There are carriage requirements for life jackets, a fire extinguisher and a sound signalling device. Confirm the current rules with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and your tax collector office before your first trip.

Buying a used bass boat

Get outboard hours and a compression check, and be sceptical of a low hour boat that looks heavily used. Open every hatch and look for standing water, soft spots in the deck and corrosion on battery terminals and connections. Run the livewells, pumps and every electronic on board before you agree anything. Check the transom around the motor and look at the trailer frame where it goes in the water. Anything we take in trade is gone through before it reaches the lot.

Serving Tournament and Serious Anglers

Our lot on US 27 South in Sebring sits between some of the best bass water in the state. Lake Istokpoga is minutes away, Lake Okeechobee is a straightforward tow south, and the Kissimmee chain is an easy run north.

We regularly see anglers from Avon Park, Lake Placid, Lorida, Frostproof, Okeechobee, Moore Haven, Clewiston, Wauchula and Arcadia, along with customers from Lake Wales, Winter Haven and the Orlando side who come down for the fishing anyway.

Call 863.465.2814 before a long drive and we will confirm the boat is still here and hold it.

Visit Our Boat Showroom

McKibben Boating Center of Sebring

7500 US Hwy 27 S
Sebring, FL 33876

Phone: 863.465.2814

Map and Hours

Showroom Hours

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Holiday hours can differ. Call ahead if you are making a long drive.

NITRO® Questions We Get Asked

Where is the nearest NITRO bass boat dealer to Sebring or Okeechobee?

McKibben Boating Center of Sebring carries NITRO at 7500 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33876, within an easy tow of Lake Istokpoga, Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee chain. We sell, rig and service them on site. Call 863.465.2814 for current stock.

Should I buy a NITRO or a TRACKER for Florida bass fishing?

If you fish tournaments, run Okeechobee in wind or cover long distances, the fiberglass NITRO hull rides better and gets you there faster. If most of your fishing is a few calm hours on a local lake like Istokpoga, an aluminum TRACKER costs less to buy and run, floats shallower and handles stump contact far better.

Does a NITRO come with a motor and trailer?

NITRO boats are sold as a rigged package with a Mercury outboard and a matched trailer rather than as separate purchases. Exact rigging varies by model and by unit, so ask us to confirm what a specific boat on the lot includes before you compare prices.

Can you install forward facing sonar and a trolling motor?

Yes. Electronics, transducers, trolling motors, batteries and onboard chargers are all fitted by our shop. Planning the whole system together, including the charging side, is what avoids the intermittent electrical faults that plague rigs assembled piece by piece over several seasons.

What should I check on a used bass boat?

Ask for outboard hours and a compression check, open every hatch looking for standing water and soft decking, run all pumps and electronics, inspect the transom around the motor mount, and look at the trailer frame and bearings. Titles for boat, motor and trailer are handled separately in Florida, so confirm all three exist.

Written and reviewed by the sales and service team at McKibben Boating Center of Sebring.

Model availability, rigging, pricing and manufacturer programs change. Contact us at 863.465.2814 for current inventory, and confirm boating regulations with the relevant Florida authority. Last reviewed: August 2026.

How many days will you be in bad water?

That answer decides whether a NITRO is the right boat or more boat than you need. Come by the lot on US 27 South and we will work through it with you.