Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 898 NX SC 2004 vs Nitro Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 898 NX SC 2004 vs Nitro Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 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 Nitro 898 NX SC 2004 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 caps at 5. 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 Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeNitro
Makenot available
Model898 NX SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1760 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg798.32
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.176
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]24 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches216
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2066 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower