Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro 929 CDX SC 2005 vs Nitro Z20 Pro 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro 929 CDX SC 2005 vs Nitro Z20 Pro 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 300 hp, the Nitro 929 CDX SC 2005 has a 50-hp advantage over the Nitro Z20 Pro 2022's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nitro Z20 Pro 2022 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Nitro 929 CDX SC 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro Z20 Pro 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z20 Pro 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro 929 CDX SC 2005 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
Model929 CDX SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,919 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg870.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1919
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches264
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMERCURY
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeOther
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 5 in. (with Transom Saver) 23 ft. 6 in. (without Transom Saver)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,300 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available