Boston Whaler 170 Montauk vs Nitro Z18
The Boston Whaler 170 Montauk asks $2,500 more at the median ($41,000 against $38,500), measured across 61 listings we track. Below is every difference we can evidence, and the ones we cannot.
Side by side
| Boston Whaler 170 Montauk | Nitro Z18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median asking priceLower is cheaper to buy, not necessarily better value. | $41,000 | $38,500 |
| Typical low (25th pct) | $23,500 | $27,000 |
| Typical high (75th pct) | $51,000 | $42,500 |
| Length (median listed) | 17.0 ft | 18.0 ft |
| Listings we trackMore listings means an easier boat to find and to resell. | 45 | 16 |
| States with listings | 13 | 6 |
| Engines we see most | Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) | Mercury Verado / V8 FourStroke (250–400) |
| Known problems on file | 2 | 2 |
| Federal recall campaigns (builder) | 3 | 0 |
| Model years traded | 1980–2026 | 2016–2026 |
Method: Both columns come from the same pipeline on the same day, so the comparison is like-for-like. Asking prices, de-duplicated, quartiles rounded to $500.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations · USCG / CPSC recall records
Which one suits which buyer
Take the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk if…
- You want choice: we track 45 of these against 16, so you can afford to walk away from a bad one.
- You would rather not travel: listings in 13 states against 6.
- Whaler's unsinkable foam-core hull and brand cachet make this the single most liquid small boat in the US. Sells in days, anywhere.
Take the Nitro Z18 if…
- Budget is the binding constraint: it asks $2,500 less at the median.
- You want the bigger boat: 18.0 ft against 17.0 ft.
- Bass Pro's volume fiberglass bass boat — the fixed-price package model keeps used values clustered and liquid in the tier below Ranger/Skeeter.
Every line above is derived from a number in the table, not from an opinion about the brands. What we cannot tell you from listing data is how they ride, how they are built, or which dealer network is better near you — so we do not pretend to.
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