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  1. #1
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    Just bought a z7 show me your upgrades!

    Need some ideas on what cool stuff I can add on to it. Not the biggest or most expensive so I wanna truck it out!

  2. Dogfish_Jones
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    Depends on what you have on it now. LED lights, Flow - rite drain plug are 2 things that come to mind. If you have the 70lp TM move up to at least a 80lp with spot lock. Graphs? 2 dual Helix 7 fits nice at the console. Add another on at the bow.
    RMP transom saver are nice. Ratchet straps with auto recoil. I have always installed an hour meter but you may not know the hours you have on it right now unless you go have it analyzed, then start from there.
    I had a 2015 Z7, before I got my new Z20 this year, you will enjoy it, I never had any problems out of mine.... I would check the trailer out especially the bunk boards, that’s the biggest problems with Nitro overall.

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    #3
    I have a 2015 Z7 w/175. I put 12' talons on, CB foil, 80#ultrex, 2 helix 12's, LED lights everywhere, took out center seat and built a center storage the way I wanted it. Awesome boat, you'll love it👍

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    #4
    https://www.bassboatseats.com/collec...torage-console
    This step/center console, led lights and Minn Kota Ultrex would be my favorite that I have done on my 2010 Z7

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    #5
    I just bought a 2008 Nitro Z7 150 EFI last summer and have been upgrading ever since. It came with a Hotfoot, I added a Pro Trim lever switch, Motor Mate Transom saver, Optimax Blue top cranking and trolling batteries, 80lb Ultrex TM, Flow-Rite remote drain plug, 6” TH Marine ZLock Jack Plate, 23p Trophy Plus, I have a Helix 7 on Bow and Helix 9 mounted on a Bass Boat Technologies Mount, just purchased a Helix 7 and Precision Sonar Custom Dual Mount for the Helix 7’s and putting the 9 on the bow. This is my 1st Glass Boat and I love it.
    Also put 18” Mauhem Rampage Wheels
    2008 Nitro Z7
    Mercury 150 EFI
    Humminbird Solix 12(Console)
    Humminbird Solix 12 G2(Bow)
    Bass Boat Technologies Mount
    Minn Kota Talon 10
    Minn Kota Ultrex 80lb
    Humminbird Mega 360

  6. Member einsteins's Avatar
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    #6
    My Z7
    8" Bobs Action Jack with position guage
    Retractable Tiedowns
    LED trailer lights
    Lithium Batteries
    8' PowerPoles
    LED compartment lighting
    Livewell lights
    Flow rite remote drain plug
    Seperate Power runs for all electronics
    HB Solix 10 SI Console
    HB Solix 10 SI Bow
    HB Network
    Merc Monitor
    NMEA 2k system to HB's
    Boarding steps on trailer
    BBT mount on Bow
    Custom Rims with Maxxus Tires
    Keel Guard
    Transducer saver mounts on JP and TM
    Ultrex w/I-Pilot Link

    All I can think of atm... hopefully it can give you some ideas!
    Always "Huntin" the IA Bass!

    Boat: Nitro Z7
    Primary Propulsion Unit: 200 Optimax ProXS
    Vertical Depth Propulsion Adjustment: 8" Bobs Action Jack
    Underwater Surveillance: Solix10 G2 Console & Solix10 G1 Bow
    Anchoring: Powerpole, Ultrex Spot Lock
    Dynamic Positioning System: Ultrex i-pilot Link


  7. Member
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    #7
    How does the 80 lb ultrex perform?

  8. Member
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    #8
    Ultrex is Great! 80lbs moves my boat with ease.
    2008 Nitro Z7
    Mercury 150 EFI
    Humminbird Solix 12(Console)
    Humminbird Solix 12 G2(Bow)
    Bass Boat Technologies Mount
    Minn Kota Talon 10
    Minn Kota Ultrex 80lb
    Humminbird Mega 360

  9. Member
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    #9
    Thanks for the reply. Looking at getting a 18 or 19 foot nitro within the next month hopefully and was wondering how the 80 was compared to the 112.

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    #10
    Iron, just sent you a PM on that center console install - anyone else put one of these on their rig? It looks great!

    https://www.bassboatseats.com/collec...torage-console

  11. Member
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    #11
    That center console is too shallow for me. Our Z7's have rubber step pads to get up to back deck, so I built my own center console the same height as the rear deck! It's awesome......holds so much more.

  12. BBC SPONSOR
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    #12
    We have plenty of upgrades

    - Deck Light Kits - https://www.precisionsonar.com/produ...e-deck-package

    - Graph Glass - https://www.precisionsonar.com/produ...es/graph-glass

    - The Leash - https://www.precisionsonar.com/produ...ries/the-leash

    Feel free to shoot me an email or call with any questions at all!

    270-703-6133
    jordanh@precisionsonar.com

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    #13
    Precision sonar got some cool stuff.

    I'm also gonna do Gatorbacks on the bunk boards on my next boat.
    Bryan McDonough
    2023 Nitro Z21 XL
    Nitro Team