Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Bay 1900 2004 vs Nitro NX 750 SC 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Bay 1900 2004 vs Nitro NX 750 SC 2005 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 135 hp, the Nitro NX 750 SC 2005 has a 45-hp advantage over the Nitro Bay 1900 2004's 90-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 Bay 1900 2004 carries 36 gallons versus 30 gallons in the Nitro NX 750 SC 2005. 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 Bay 1900 2004 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Nitro NX 750 SC 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro Bay 1900 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Bay 1900 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro NX 750 SC 2005 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
ModelBay 1900
ModelNX 750 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in.
Beam86 in.
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detail1320 lbs.
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs.
Weight - kg598.74
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - lbs.1320
Weight - lbs.1350
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]22 in.
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches230
Length overall - Inches210
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30
Engine max90 hp
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,325 lbs.
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in. (with Transom Saver) 22 ft. 6 in. (without Transom Saver)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,295 lbs.
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in.