Nitro Set-Up's

[GRR884]

Can we get something stickied where everyone can list their set-ups? This is talked about so much and would be a great reference for those looking and comparing. Here are somethings that came to my mind but There could be more...

Boat Model & Year
Motor Model & HP
Prop Size
WP
RPM@WOT
SPEED@WOT
Jack Plate Y/N, Size, Man or Hyd.
Below Pad Dimension
Test Run made with 1 or 2 Passengers
Fuel Level during Test Run


Modified by GRR884 at 3:47 PM 3/4/2011

[DTS]

1990 175TF with 150 Evinrude Intruder
5 1/2 Hydralic J/P
24 Raker
Not sure of the Prop to pad but the best so far is 64 gps with 2 guys, gear, 1/4 tank of gas

these new nitros are getting some good speeds.

[hroberts07]

2010 Z8 DC
225 optimax
25 FURY
10" slidemaster
73.1 GPS
With myself, all my gear, and 1/4 tank of fuel.

[SleepDR]

2011 Z9 250 Pro XS

25p Fury
72 @6k RPMS
Full tank, me @225lbs, My Dad 230lbs, all tackle.
3.75" below pad

Any higher on the pad I lose speed and handling.

[candojoe]

Did a lake test with a new boat customer in the Z-7DC with the new Merc F150. Couldn't open it up but the holeshot was oput of this world! No doubt this one is going to run 60-61MPH with no jackplate. Can't wait to get another one instock.

[dchance]

2010 Z7
200 pro xs
26p tempest plus
about 3 1/2 in below (I think, I have to re-measure, its been a while)
getting the hang of driving it.
hitting the rev limiter at 6000 rpms
70 mph gps.
I think with more seat time and ability to continue to drive with the chine it can get maybe one or two more mph.

[baptistbass]

any plugs installed or removed in prop. Also what size jackplate. How's the chimewalk? Looking to setup the exact boat

[howard47]

You're hitting 6000 with a 26???
I got the same boat and outboard and I can only get up 5500 depending on the prop I've got on it. I've tried Fury, Trophy and Tempest. My jackplate must be too low but the rooster tail is even with the motor. I've seen 70+ a few ones but not those kind of rpms. I thought the limiter kicks in at 5750?

[Mr Gambler]

You guys must be doing somthing wrong, talked to my neighbor last night & he told me his 20' with 225 pro xs with 25 pitch prop hit 94.2 mph, that is what the mechanic said the computer read-out said, this is a 94 duel console!!! YEAH RIGHT

[Blevins]

I hear storys like this all the time at the lake! I just agree and smile... Then when i see them i make sure i go pass em

[Mr Gambler]

Yep, thats what I did, I"ll stay with my Gambler!! :>) }<(((*>

[jdupre]

2011 Nitro Z7 / DC
2011 150 Pro XS
24P Tempest Plus
10" Vance Manual Jack Plate
2.5" below pad
5600 RPM
63.7 GPS
Chine @ 61
2 people 3/4 Tank

[AussieJoe]

2011 Nitro Z7 / DC
2011 150 Pro XS
24P Tempest Plus
10" Vance Manual Jack Plate
2.5" below pad
5600 RPM
63.7 GPS
Chine @ 61
2 people 3/4 Tank

I know its a fair time ago, but do you remember on take off if the nose shot up in the air substantially? I have the same set up with 10 inch plate and it just seems to jump the nose up a fair way. It still plains fairly quickly.

Thanks
Joe

[warbird]

im new hear but i have 2011 z8 daul console 250pro xs 26p fury 3 1/8 bp [ben from 3" to 3.5" bp and dont change much] 70mph at best gps, i am 170# and the boat is not near loaded and half tank of gas. would like to see 75 to 80 like everyone else. any advise? thanks joe

[Phoenix Ed]

Okay after messing around with my boat I finally may have it close to being a little better dialed in.

2008 Z7
Mercury 175 Pro XS
24p Tempest Plus (stock)
Water Pressure - 12 psi (approx)
55-5600 RPM
64.9 MPH
6" Slidemaster Manual
~ 2-3/4 Below Pad
1 old fat man with a bunch of tackle and about 1/2 a tank of gas

[galaxyrods]

2013 Nitro Z-7
Mercury OptiMax Pro XS 150
21p Tempest Plus (all plugs in)
Water Pressure 13
5600 RPM
No Jack Plate
3 1/2" BP
58MPH
5,400 feet above sea level, passenger and 1/2 tank gas tourney load. Just breaking in the boat. Once everything seats correctly I'll get my 56-5700 RPMs and might gain 1-2 mph.

Over all, pretty impressed with speed and performance off the floor. Everything is factory...haven't messed with a thing. Good speed for such a high elevation (I think). I might play with it a little more, but I'm happy with 60mph.

[nojretlas]

I gotta say I love the Z7's w/200's......fast little phuckers!

[galaxyrods]

Wish the 200's were still available....Bummer!

[jasonmcfatter]

2004 cdx 929 sc
mercury 200 efi
wot 51
5600 rpms
11 psi
23 pitch tempest

porpoises a little until completely out on plane. Any thoughts

[MakhuluBass]

Without sounding too ignorant, can someone please explain the "below pad" dimension methodology? Is it the gearbox spline in relation to the bottom of the hull as per below diagram?

http://www.stevescustomprops.com/ima...easurement.jpg