The 2012 Nitro 290 Sport is a versatile 19.5-foot "fish-and-ski" boat designed to transition from a hardcore tournament fishing rig to a family wakeboarding and cruising boat in about 15 minutes. It seats up to 4 people and typically handles top speeds of around 53.7 mph when equipped with a 225-hp engine.

Quick Facts

Hull Type: Modified-Vee with a Rapid Planing System (RPS) for quick hole shots and smooth tracking in big water.

Fishing Features: Bow casting deck, 36-volt MotorGuide trolling motor, aerated live wells (front and rear), and Lowrance 7 CHIRP.

Family Features: Removable ski pylon, in-floor ski/wakeboard storage, insulated coolers, and a stereo system.

Engine: 225-hp Mercury Optimax engine, and 9.9 hp Mercury ELHPT BF 4