Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 482 SC 2006 vs Nitro Z18 Pro 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 482 SC 2006 vs Nitro Z18 Pro 2022 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Nitro Z18 Pro 2022 has a 25-hp advantage over the Nitro 482 SC 2006's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nitro Z18 Pro 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Nitro 482 SC 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro Z18 Pro 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z18 Pro 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro 482 SC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeNitro
Makenot available
Model482 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.41
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches213
Length overall - Inches228
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 90 OptiMax?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters117.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower175 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Storage46 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
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 Transom Saver: 22 ft. 8 in. Without Transom Saver: 22 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,660 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available