Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 750 2008 vs Nitro 898 NX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 750 2008 vs Nitro 898 NX SC 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 225 hp, the Nitro 898 NX SC 2004 has a 90-hp advantage over the Nitro 750 2008's 135-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 750 2008 carries 26 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Nitro 898 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 898 NX SC 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Nitro 750 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro 898 NX SC 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro 898 NX SC 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro 750 2008 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches93
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - Detail1760 lbs
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg798.32
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.176
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]24 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches244
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 90 ELPTO 2-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine max225 hp
Performance
Maximum speed44 - 46
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum capacity2066 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color-coordinated single axle drive-on
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allwith Swing-Away: 20 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,325 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Widthnot available