Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 750 2007 vs Nitro 901 CDX DC 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 750 2007 vs Nitro 901 CDX DC 2005 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Nitro 750 2007 at 17,0 ft versus Nitro 901 CDX DC 2005 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nitro 901 CDX DC 2005 tips the scales at 1 745 lbs - 395 lbs less than the Nitro 750 2007 at 1 350 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Nitro 901 CDX DC 2005 has a 110-hp advantage over the Nitro 750 2007'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 901 CDX DC 2005 carries 57 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Nitro 750 2007. 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 901 CDX DC 2005 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Nitro 750 2007 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,745 Lbs.
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg791.52
Weight - lbs.1350
Weight - lbs.1745
Height [transom]22 in.
Height [transom]22 in.
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches210
Length overall - Inches230
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 90 ELPTO 2-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs.
Maximum capacity1,235 lbs.
Maximum people4
Maximum people4
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color-coordinated single axle drive-on
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith Transom Saver: 23 ft. 6 in. Without Transom Saver: 22 ft. 6 in.
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 8 in. (with Transom Saver) 22 ft. 8 in. (without Transom Saver)
Trailer - Weight2,325 lbs.
Trailer - Weight3,200 lbs.
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in.
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in.