Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Z-8 2012 vs Nitro Z18 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Z-8 2012 vs Nitro Z18 2019 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z18 2019 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-8 2012 carries 68 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Nitro Z18 2019. 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 Z18 2019 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Nitro Z-8 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 Z18 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z18 2019 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-8 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.
General Boat Info
MakeNitro
Makenot available
ModelZ-8
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
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.195
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury®
Engine makeMercury
Engine model200 L OptiMax® Pro XS
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
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