Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Z-7 Sport 2012 vs Nitro Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Z-7 Sport 2012 vs Nitro Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nitro Z-7 Sport 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Nitro Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro Z-7 Sport 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z-7 Sport 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 19,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro Z18 Pro Pack w/175HP Pro-XS 2022 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
MakeNitro
Makenot available
ModelZ-7 Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
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 - Detail1,675 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg759.77
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1675
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.42
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury®
Engine makenot available
Engine model115 ELPT OptiMax®
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6 / 750 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: 20 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,236 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Widthnot available