Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 750 2008 vs Nitro Z21 XL 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 750 2008 vs Nitro Z21 XL 2022 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 250 hp, the Nitro Z21 XL 2022 has a 115-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 Z21 XL 2022 carries 55 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nitro Z21 XL 2022 is rated for 6 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 Z21 XL 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z21 XL 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 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
MakeNitro
Makenot available
Model75
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches86
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches252
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.33 ft
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMERCURY MARINE
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Performance
Maximum speed44 - 46
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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