Just picked up a 2014 zx200 with a 200 SHO. Hitting 67 on dot #9 and turning 5900 rpms. Anyone know what I could do to get a little more speeds? Would like to hit mid 70s. I know the ecu flash and I’m considering that but wasn’t sure if there was any other ways. Thanks
You say “dot 9”. The first step in setting up a boat is know/understanding of the relationship with the PTP measurement and the dial reading of the hydraulic jackplate if applicable....I would get this and then move up 1/4”s at a time until you loose WP or speed. Of course weight distribution, prop worked, proper engine tune, etc. The flash with be the biggest deal by far.
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If your engine is mounted in the second hole, 9 dots is 2 1/4" PTP. 67 is about all it's going to do. You might be able to squeeze another 1 or 2 mph out of it depending on load, prop, etc. You'll have to flash it to see mid 70's.
What prop are you running? I just bought a 2020 ZX200, it has a 23p, I believe Skeeter just recently as of 2019 or maybe even 2020 started factory installing 23p...earlier years came with bigger props...I believe a 25p..if you have a 25p, try a 23p...it may helpOriginally Posted by stephen3young
I have been in ZX200's since 2002. Running a 2020 now. That's very good performance for that rig. You can squander a few hundred or more and pick up 1 - 2MPH if you try and keep the boat light, or you can cheat and flash your ECU.
I'd just go fishing.
If you wanted a faster boat, you should have bought a faster boat.
My 2018 has the 23p. 67 MPH is pretty much the average speed for that boat.
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