Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nitro Z-9 2012 vs Nitro ZV19 Sport w/225HP Pro-XS 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nitro Z-9 2012 vs Nitro ZV19 Sport w/225HP 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-9 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Nitro ZV19 Sport w/225HP 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 ZV19 Sport w/225HP Pro-XS 2022 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Nitro Z-9 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 ZV19 Sport w/225HP Pro-XS 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nitro ZV19 Sport w/225HP Pro-XS 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nitro Z-9 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
ModelZ-9
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
MakeNitro
Makenot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length - Feet20.75
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches216
Beam96 in.
Beamnot available
Weight - Detail2,100 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kgnot available
Draft [max] - Detail16 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - lbs.2100
Weight - lbs.not available
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]22 in.
Height [transom]not available
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Deadrise16°
Deadrisenot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine makenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Engine model225 OptiMax®
Engine modelnot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Maximum capacity2,150 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 1,250 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in.
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Weight4,050 lbs.
Trailer - Weightnot available
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