Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 911 CDC 2001 vs Nitro Z-7 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 911 CDC 2001 vs Nitro Z-7 2013 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 911 CDC 2001 has a 100-hp advantage over the Nitro Z-7 2013's 150-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 911 CDC 2001 carries 58 gallons versus 41 gallons in the Nitro Z-7 2013. 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 911 CDC 2001 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Nitro Z-7 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro 911 CDC 2001 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro 911 CDC 2001 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro Z-7 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches224
Beamnot available
Beam94 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.165
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22.5 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury®
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 OptiMax® Pro XS
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,390 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 600 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNitro
Modelnot available
ModelZ-7
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailNitro? color-coordinated single-axle drive-on
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightPackage: 3,200 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthPackage: 8 ft. 6 in