Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Bay 2200 2004 vs Nitro NX 750 SC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Bay 2200 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 200 hp, the Nitro Bay 2200 2004 has a 65-hp advantage over the Nitro NX 750 SC 2005's 135-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 2200 2004 carries 44 gallons versus 3 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 2200 2004 is rated for 9 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 2200 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Bay 2200 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 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 22
ModelNX 750 SC
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches86
Weight - Detail1400 lbs
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.135
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]22 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches21
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail44 Gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine max200 hp
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9
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