Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Bay 1800 2004 vs Nitro Z21 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Bay 1800 2004 vs Nitro Z21 2021 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 Bay 1800 2004 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z21 2021 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nitro Z21 2021 carries 55 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Nitro Bay 1800 2004. 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 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Nitro Bay 1800 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro Z21 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z21 2021 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 Bay 1800 2004 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
ModelBay 1800
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches90
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail990 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg449.06
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.990
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches252
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.33 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail15 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1250 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower