Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Bay 2200 VL Tunnel 2005 vs Nitro Z18 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Bay 2200 VL Tunnel 2005 vs Nitro Z18 2019 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 2200 VL Tunnel 2005 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z18 2019 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nitro Bay 2200 VL Tunnel 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Nitro Z18 2019 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 2200 VL Tunnel 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Bay 2200 VL Tunnel 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro Z18 2019 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 2200 VL Tunnel
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,990 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg902.65
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.199
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches228
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,350 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Widthnot available