Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Nitro Z7 Sport 2013 vs Nitro Z-9 CDC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Nitro Z7 Sport 2013 vs Nitro Z-9 CDC 2008 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 Z-9 CDC 2008 has a 150-hp advantage over the Nitro Nitro Z7 Sport 2013's 150-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 Nitro Z7 Sport 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Nitro Z-9 CDC 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro Nitro Z7 Sport 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Nitro Z7 Sport 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro Z-9 CDC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches252
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,975 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg895.84
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1975
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury? 225 OptiMax?
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNitro
Modelnot available
ModelZ-9 CDC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed65 - 67
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color-coordinated tandem axle drive-on
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allwith Swing-Away: 24 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,100 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in