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    Question about the "hooked hull" issues

    had a 2010 Z7 with zero issues.
    I will be back in the market for another rig very soon.

    All the hooked hull talk, does it seem to be a specific year/model range? Any reasons why?

    Every one I am seeing seems to be maybe a 2010?? - 20?? Z7?

    Any issues with any later model Nitros? z18? ect?
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    Most of what I see has been 11-13 z7.
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    Anyone know about a 2008? I keep meaning to jump under mine and check it but always forget to lol. I see 55 mph at 5600 RPM with a 150 opti. It is nowhere close to setup the way I want it and motor is way too low but lift is good, hole shot is good, and so I just assume my hull is pretty good still.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flashman252 View Post
    Anyone know about a 2008? I keep meaning to jump under mine and check it but always forget to lol. I see 55 mph at 5600 RPM with a 150 opti. It is nowhere close to setup the way I want it and motor is way too low but lift is good, hole shot is good, and so I just assume my hull is pretty good still.
    If your hull was hooked, I highly doubt you would see 55 with a 150. I'm sure you are fine.

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    #5
    What is a hooked hull?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Painter1 View Post
    What is a hooked hull?
    Warped hull would be a more accurate phrase but hooked is the accepted moniker. In the below picture they use a board but a level is more appropriate. It demonstrates the point.

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    I had an older 896 that was hooked and porpoised at any speed <35ish. The second owner had it fixed and it was a whole different boat. The second 896 I owned had no issues and was great hull.
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