Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 750 2008 vs Nitro 901 CDX SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 750 2008 vs Nitro 901 CDX 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 200 hp, the Nitro 901 CDX SC 2004 has a 65-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 901 CDX SC 2004 carries 57 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Nitro 750 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 901 CDX SC 2004 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Nitro 750 2008 with its 135-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - Detail1715 lbs
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg777.91
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.1715
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]22 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches23
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 - Detail57 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine max200 hp
Performance
Maximum speed44 - 46
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum capacity1235 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum people4
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