Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 750 NX SC 2004 vs Nitro Z-6 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 750 NX SC 2004 vs Nitro Z-6 2012 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the Nitro 750 NX SC 2004 and 115 hp for the Nitro Z-6 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nitro Z-6 2012 carries 22 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Nitro 750 NX SC 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nitro 750 NX SC 2004 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Nitro Z-6 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro 750 NX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro 750 NX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro Z-6 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches9
Weight - Detail1350 lbs
Weight - Detail1,300 lbs
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg589.67
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.13
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]22 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.28
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches208
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters83.28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Engine max135 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model115 ELPT OptiMax®
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1325 lbs
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum people5
Maximum people3 / 460 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color coordinated single axle drive-on
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith Swing-away: 18 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,500 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft