Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 189 Sport 2010 vs Nitro Z21 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 189 Sport 2010 vs Nitro Z21 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Nitro 189 Sport 2010 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z21 2021 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nitro Z21 2021 carries 55 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Nitro 189 Sport 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Nitro 189 Sport 2010 and Nitro Z21 2021 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeNitro
Makenot available
Model189 Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2010
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,675 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg759.77
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1675
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]22 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.33
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail19.33 ft.
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches231.96
Length overall - Inches252
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.33 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 115 OptiMax?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 750 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color coordinated single axle drive-on
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith swing-away: 22 ft. 1 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,815 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available