Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 640 2008 vs Nitro 929 CDX DC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 640 2008 vs Nitro 929 CDX DC 2004 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 300 hp, the Nitro 929 CDX DC 2004 has a 210-hp advantage over the Nitro 640 2008's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nitro 929 CDX DC 2004 carries 57 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Nitro 640 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 4 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Nitro 929 CDX DC 2004 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Nitro 640 2008 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,092 lbs
Weight - Detail1949 lbs
Weight - kg495.32
Weight - kg884.05
Weight - lbs.1092
Weight - lbs.1949
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]22 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches249
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 50 ELPTO 2-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max300 hp
Performance
Maximum speed33 - 34
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs
Maximum capacity2000 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color-coordinated single axle drive-on
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Weight1,806 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft
Trailer - Widthnot available