Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Nitro Z7SC 2011 vs Nitro Z-7 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Nitro Z7SC 2011 vs Nitro Z-7 2011 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 Z-7 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Nitro Nitro Z7SC 2011'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 Z7SC 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Nitro Z-7 2011 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 Z7SC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Nitro Z7SC 2011 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-7 2011 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 - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18.67
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches224
Beamnot available
Beam94 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.165
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury®
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine model150 OptiMax®
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,390 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4 / 600 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeNitro
Modelnot available
ModelZ-7
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color coordinated single axle drive-on
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith Swing-away: 21 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,000 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in