Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Z-9 CDC 2008 vs Nitro Z19 Pro 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Z-9 CDC 2008 vs Nitro Z19 Pro 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-9 CDC 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Nitro Z19 Pro 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-9 CDC 2008 carries 65 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Nitro Z19 Pro 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 Z19 Pro 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Nitro Z-9 CDC 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nitro Z19 Pro 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro Z19 Pro 2021 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-9 CDC 2008 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-9 CDC
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,975 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg895.84
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1975
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches228
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.25 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercury? 225 OptiMax?
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speed65 - 67
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
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: 24 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,100 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available