Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Nitro Z7 Sport 2013 vs Nitro Z-9 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Nitro Z7 Sport 2013 vs Nitro Z-9 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 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 - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20.75
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches249
Beamnot available
Beam96 in.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in.
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2100
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury®
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepower250 hp
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal.
Engine modelnot available
Engine model225 OptiMax®
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 1,250 lbs.
General Boat Info
Modelnot available
ModelZ-9
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Makenot available
MakeNitro
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,050 lbs.
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.