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  1. Thread: Nitro Set-Up's

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    Sticky: Tone, I remeasured twice and not off. going...

    Tone, I remeasured twice and not off. going deeper in pitch isn't going to bring the RPM's up, I think everyone knows that. In my mind, I should be running around 5800 to 5900 at WOT. Still lean...
  2. Thread: Nitro Set-Up's

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    Sticky: I have a unique situation on my 2011 Z8 with a...

    I have a unique situation on my 2011 Z8 with a 225 Pro XS Setup when I got the boat: 10" slide Master jackplate, motor set at 2 3/4 BP no load, 2 people avg weight 63MPH at 5700 RPM I dropped the...
  3. Thread: Z-9 Cover

    by Billn
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    Which cover? The basic grey or the two tone?

    Which cover? The basic grey or the two tone?
  4. Cheap insurance.....I just ordered one!! Thanks...

    Cheap insurance.....I just ordered one!! Thanks for sharing the info!! :)
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    The tank in my 1999 296 was 48 gallons. I have...

    The tank in my 1999 296 was 48 gallons. I have available at very reasonable prices several items I stripped of my 296DC
    Got a major crack in the hull and had to junk it. I have the windshields, ...
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    Hydraulic Steering Fill

    Hello
    I am upgrading my Z8 to a tilt steering helm, from fixed position.
    My question is, where is the best place to mount the remote fill tube?
    I had thought about under the windshield, but...
  7. Thread: Bow Light Issue

    by Billn
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    If you dig up under the bow, you should find an...

    If you dig up under the bow, you should find an inline fuse for the lights. My Z8 does, and it was wire tied up to the right of the opening.
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    Sticky: I have a 2011 Z8 and digging into the bow wiring,...

    I have a 2011 Z8 and digging into the bow wiring, I find two sets of wires that look the same, and one is wired to the factory depth finder. Being simple minded as I am I suspect they provide for two...
  9. Sticky: New to me 2011 Z8 225 Pro XS

    Here is my 2011 Z8 225 Pro XS
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    Atlas Jack Plate remote gauge mounting

    I want to hang my Atlas 10" on my Z8, to replace the Slide Master that came with the boat.
    My question for everyone is, if you have the Atlas or any hydraulic with remote gauge, where did you...
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    Moved

    Moved
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    I am curious, how did you side mount the HDS10?...

    I am curious, how did you side mount the HDS10? Ram or balzout mount? Where, did you locate the base? Do you have a pic to share?

    Bill
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    I have been using rod socks for years. Even in my...

    I have been using rod socks for years. Even in my old Sprint, which had a rod organizer, I still used socks.
    Guess I'll go with the flow, and just continue using socks, with no organizer. Thanks...
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    Rod Locker Organizer

    I have a 2011 Z8 with no rod organizers. Does anyone have any idea where to look for a kit or complete package?
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    Boat Covers, Canvas Boat Covers | Boatcovers.com...

    Boat Covers, Canvas Boat Covers | Boatcovers.com
    I ordered one from them for my Lowe FS175. Talked to them on the phone, they claim they can make custom fit for any model.
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    140427 If I may, put my 2 cents worth in ....

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    If I may, put my 2 cents worth in . Having come from a 99 Sprint, I had nothing but problems with that boat from day one. You name it, I think I experienced it. No wonder they went out of...
  17. Sticky: New to me

    My new (used) 2011 Z8 So excited to get her on the water



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    Transducer Shield and Saver - See More Fish,...

    Transducer Shield and Saver - See More Fish, Catch More Fish!

    Not the cheapest, but great solid products. I have one on my ttrolling motor and in the back, mounted on the jack plate.
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    I put Uflex in mine. Love it! Back to the...

    I put Uflex in mine. Love it!

    Back to the topic....jackplates..
    Which would you reccomend for a hydrolic, TH Marine's Atlas or the Hydrojacker?
    I presently have a 10" Hydrojacker, manual and...
  20. Thread: 296 Pro Gas Tank

    by Billn
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    My 1999 296 DC has the same issue when filling...

    My 1999 296 DC has the same issue when filling gas. Although, it is inconsistant, it can be a real pain.
    As far as removing the seat? In the center of the bottom seat, the insert is only velcro'd...
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    Yes, this is right. Our club is on the program.

    Yes, this is right. Our club is on the program.
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    Looks like my 296DC

    Looks like my 296DC
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    I installed a recess tray in my '99 296 DC I was...

    I installed a recess tray in my '99 296 DC I was quite hesitant at first, but it went well.
    The front of the middle compartment, was glued into the cross beam and was a bit tricky to cut out, but...
  24. Thread: Set Up

    by Billn
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    Update: Spent a good part of the evening...

    Update: Spent a good part of the evening Tuesday, going over measurements of distance from pad. Leveled the boat as close to level as I could. Used a straight edge and measured distance to the...
  25. Thread: Set Up

    by Billn
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    Hi Mike, been off for awhile. The High RPM were...

    Hi Mike, been off for awhile.
    The High RPM were coming off the 20P prop.
    Since my original post, I finally got on the water this weekend, with the Merc 23P 3blade on. No changes to the jackplate,...
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