Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Z-8 2011 vs Nitro Z21 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Z-8 2011 vs Nitro Z21 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-8 2011 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z21 2021 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 55 gal and 55 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nitro Z21 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Nitro Z-8 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 Z21 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z21 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro Z-8 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-8
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1950
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]22 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in.
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches252
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 model200 L OptiMax® Pro XS
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 1,000 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailNITRO? color coordinated tandem axle drive-on
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allWith Swing-away: 23 ft. 6 in.
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,620 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available