Both the Nitro 901 CDX 2008 and the Nitro Z-9 CDC 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Nitro 901 CDX 2008 at 19,0 ft versus Nitro Z-9 CDC 2010 at 20,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nitro Z-9 CDC 2010 tips the scales at 2 150 lbs - 435 lbs less than the Nitro 901 CDX 2008 at 1 715 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 300 hp, the Nitro Z-9 CDC 2010 has a 100-hp advantage over the Nitro 901 CDX 2008's 200-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 57 gal and 55 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

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.