2022 Z19 updated performance report

[Jetch114]

Hi all. This is an addition to a previous post regarding my boat performance.

2022 Z19 w/ 200 merc pro XS #3B099541, dual console and no power poles
prop to pad 3.5”
23p Mercury fury prop
215# me & 130# girlfriend
tourney load
1.85 gear ratio lower unit

@ 3800’ elevation with the 23p fury with vent holes solid plugged. I was hitting 5480 RPM and 63 mph and a little bit chine walk.
jumped out of the hole like a rocket and acceleration is crazy fast.

All same except I was by myself- I switched to a 21p tempest plus with large hole vent plugs. I’m now getting 6200 RPM and once I hit 61-62 mph it starts chine walking pretty good. It has a bit more speed but have to learn how to handle the walk.
hole shot was still good but acceleration seemed a bit sluggish compared to the 23 pitch

i plan to plug vent holes solid and see if that makes a difference.

Overall- I love the boat. It’s laid out very well for fishing and has already had some big fish on the deck. I was in some big 4-5’ rollers and the boat handled extremely well given the waves.

[Pat Dilling]

You are getting it figured out! My 2021 Z19 similarly configured. 1000' +- elevation. 3.5 PTP, 23p Fury no plugs. Hole shot and acceleration is amazing. 1/2 tank fuel, just me (180) in the boat 68 mph at around 5850, a little chine walk, could probably tweak it and get a little more. With a partner, (+230) 65-66 mph at 5580-5600, cruise with one hand on the wheel. On hot days a little less, cooler days a little more. Mine has a tendency to porpoise cruising between 40-50 mph if I trim too much. I may try lowering the motor 1/4-1/2 inch to see if that makes a difference. I am very happy with it, I seldom run flat out.

[Jetch114]

Mine will porpoise as well if I trim it up too much at slower speeds. I’m surprised you are running no plugs. Everything I’ve read says to plug the holes on the 4 strokes. I’m like you in that I rarely will run wide open but want to get it dialed in. I may have to move some weight around to try and resolve the chine walk? Not sure. I am sure I don’t like it walking. Lol

[steinybass]

I did see somewhere and got me thinking. Maybe these Z19's are a little heavy in the rear end. I think maybe getting lithium batteries could help chime walking. I don't have the money for them now but when I can I am gonna see if that might be true. Matbe someone on here has them and may be able to answer that.

[Pat Dilling]

I was actually thinking the opposite, heavy in the front, since they have a tendency to porpoise at mid speeds. Depends on how the boat is loaded I'm sure. I know they went from an 8" to a 10" jack-plate in 2021, giving more leverage to lift.

[steinybass]

I seen a youtube video where the guy said that lithium batteries took the walking out of his boat. I do have a lot of tackle but I think a little less weight in the back might be a good thing. I have a 4 batteries in my boat.

[capt odie]

If you run your boat with1/4 tank of fuel that should reduce rear weight to simulate the weight loss of lithium battery setup.
also for porpoise issues lighten up the front end.
do some testing

[terribleTED]

My experience has been very similar to Pat, just not quite getting the same speed. I do keep the boat packed with tackle, and generally over half a tank of fuel. Im pretty much maxed out @ 65-66mph. Chine walk starts at around 63 - 64 mph and generally begins by falling off to the right. A quick and properly timed correction to the left stops the walk for a moment or two. I try to keep heavy tackle in the port rear compartment (terminal, jigs, heavy plastics, etc), light stuff up front. I have found that when running solo, keeping the livewells full helps with chine walk. Having a co-angler helps even more. Also running @ 3.5" ptp, no plugs in the fury 23. Dont really have a proposing problem unless I'm way over trimmed. My boat came with ptp set at approx 4.75". Frankly, I'm not sure that I actually gained any performance by raising the motor, just a bigger rooster tail at times. Planning to drop the motor to 4"ptp and see if I can tell any difference...

Congrats on the new boat!!!

[Jetch114]

Thanks is for the input Ted. Also please let us know what lowering your PTP does to your overall performance. I was also thinking of lowering mine to 4”

[PanteraDustin]

I did see somewhere and got me thinking. Maybe these Z19's are a little heavy in the rear end. I think maybe getting lithium batteries could help chime walking. I don't have the money for them now but when I can I am gonna see if that might be true. Matbe someone on here has them and may be able to answer that.

I replaced the 2 factory trolling motor agm’s with lithium’s & it didn’t effect the chime walk nor did it gain me any noticeable difference in speed.

[bassinloose]

these new hulls are very sensitive to trim and like the motors in the water especially the fury. I have hydraulic plate my sweet spot is 3.75 below pad. hope this helps

[steinybass]

Thanks PanteraDustin that will save me some money then. I don't have a problem running my trolling motor batteries dead. Its the cranking battery that I have had die on me twice both in derbys where i have had livewells running all day. And I didn't do much running which I have and to use my perko switch to start.

[Pat Dilling]

Thanks PanteraDustin that will save me some money then. I don't have a problem running my trolling motor batteries dead. Its the cranking battery that I have had die on me twice both in derbys where i have had livewells running all day. And I didn't do much running which I have and to use my perko switch to start.

I have had that problem too! Had the first Interstate AGM 31 replaced under warranty, now about 6 months later it did it again, and I was using the live wells lightly. The dealer blames my Humminbird graphs (2 8s and a 10), says they are power hogs. Amp draw on the Humminbirds is a combined 4.7 amps so I call BS on that. If it continues to give me problems I will likely replace it myself with another brand of battery. I have read about a lot of problems with the Interstate 31 AGMs. I know it is under warranty, but that does not help when I am out on the lake and it fails.

[Jetch114]

Hey Pat. Size AGM interstate are they giving you. I recently noticed they sent me from the dealership with a 925cca. It worked fine but maybe I should tell them I want the 975cca that Mercury/nitro specify.

[steinybass]

Do you charge your battery with the perko battery switch in the off position? Also are your graphs updated? I know Humminbird did an update to the helix and one thing I seen on the list of fixes was that when the graphs were in standby they were actually still on and drawing power. I put my graphs on stand by because I know they draw a good amount. The only time I had the problem was in the 2 derbies I fished in late October which had cool temps. Don't know if that had any effect on that or not.

[steinybass]

Jetch114 good question I am not even sure what size I have in mine. I will have to look at that myself.

[Pat Dilling]

My cranking battery is an Interstate group 31 AGM with 1000 CCA. That is the minimum required for the Mercury 4 Stroke V8s. I have begun turning my Perko Switch off when charging. That said, it does not turn off the connection to the outboard. So if the outboard computer has a continuous draw, though it should not be much, that could pull the battery down over time. I keep my Norco Genius plugged in all the time when the boat is home, so even if the motor draws some current, the charger should restore it..

[Jetch114]

Actually I believe 975cca is the minimum that Mercury suggests for the 200. I’m not sure how much difference 25 or 50 cranking Amps makes? As I said mine is 925 and I havnt had any issues. With that said I havnt run my live wells that much because I turn most my fish loose.