Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Z-7 Sport 2011 vs Nitro Z20 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Z-7 Sport 2011 vs Nitro Z20 2021 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 Z-7 Sport 2011 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z20 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nitro Z-7 Sport 2011 carries 45 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Nitro Z20 2021. 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 Z20 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Nitro Z-7 Sport 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 Z20 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z20 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro Z-7 Sport 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.
General Boat Info
MakeNitro
Makenot available
ModelZ-7 Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.5
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches240
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.33 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury®
Engine makenot available
Engine model115 OptiMax®
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,390 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 600 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color coordinated single axle drive-on
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith Swing-away: 21 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,000 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available