2009 Z7
Mercury 150 EFI
23 Tempest PVS Small plugs in
No Jackplate
1/2 Tank 1 200lb person
5500 RPM
61 GPS
17 psi WP
Chime at 60
4-5 sec holeshot
2009 Z7
Mercury 150 EFI
23 Tempest PVS Small plugs in
No Jackplate
1/2 Tank 1 200lb person
5500 RPM
61 GPS
17 psi WP
Chime at 60
4-5 sec holeshot
2010 Nitro Z7
2010 200 Pro XS
27 Fury
6" Slidemaster manual jackplate
20+ water pressure
5200 rpm
72.3 gps
1/2 tank
Light load
One person 185
50 degree air temp
45 degree water
Previous owner had the same setup up to 75.3 according to gps
Second try setup as above with 26 Trophy
5500 rpm
72.1 gps
Have a worked 26 Tempest to try next that came with the boat.
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?
2013 Z7 150 pro XS 10" atlas hydro, 12' Talon no holes hot plate 5500 Rpm 1/2 tank fuel, leisure load
Single console, croxtenized 22p tempest 58-60 mph max
2010 z7
2010 optimax 150
24 tempest
6" cmc manual plate 3.5"bp
13-15 psi wot
5200 rpm wot
full of fuel all gear and 2 people 52mph
would like to see a little more speed like you guys are seeing
all plugs in prop too
2013 Nitro Z7 150 Mercury Pro XS
2017 Z19
200 Mercury ProXS
25p Fury
8” Jackplate
3” PTP (now raised it up to 2.25" PTP)
25+ psi at WOT full trim
5600 rpm
1 person, ½ tank of fuel, loaded, 69.6 mph (touched 70 gps after raising motor), with 2 people loaded to the hilt, 65 mph.
Last edited by KCLOST; 12-15-2016 at 07:18 AM.
Layton Strong
Nitro State Team
I have a question also on set up. I have a 2013 z9 . Never had a hydraulic Jack plate where is it best set at for top end speed.
Rb, you have the best situation to be in. Just go out and run it. Find the best Top end speed at different trim levels (most likely close to max) and then raise up the jake plate a little at a time. Watch your water pressure as you raise it. Report back to us...
Layton Strong
Nitro State Team
2015 z8
250pro xs 25p tempest plus stock
Last edited by Fishysam; 09-01-2021 at 03:18 PM.
2106 Z20
250 Pro XS 1.75 TQ Master Lower
25 Tempest Plus
3.5 PTP 12" Manual Plate
6000 RPM
72.5 MPH
5/8 Tank Full Gear & I weigh about 350lbs
I have the exact same boat. except its a 2005 with a 2005 Mercury 200 Optimax
The engine blew awhile back. I had it rebuilt and have recently broken her back in. Maybe 12 hours on new rebuilt engine now.
Before rebuild I was running in the 69-70 Mph Range Empty with 1 person at 5700 or so rpms, Prop Shaft 3 3/4 inches below pad with the same 10 inch slidemaster jackplate.
Now, after the rebuild I am barely getting 65 mph... Empty with maybe 10 gallons of fuel and 1 person. at 5450 Rpm. Same height and Jackplate.
Same Prop.. I just dont get it??
Derek Chance
2021 Nitro Z19 Pro 200 Mercury ProXs
BTS and KVD Line and Lure
Yeah that's right with the info. I've got a 25 Fury on it now and it's running about 5700 now. With me and 1/2 tank and loaded it'll run 72-73. Last weekend with me, my son, his partner and full livewells and a tourney load it would top out at 64-65. About the drop off I figured with all the weight.
I haven't messed with mine much but I'm at about 70 with a 25 tempest. What's your prop to pad?
Derek Chance
2021 Nitro Z19 Pro 200 Mercury ProXs
BTS and KVD Line and Lure
2011 Z7
150 HP Optimax PRO XS
24 Tempest Plus
No Jackplate
wot - 4900 rpm - 49 mph
psi 10
2 1/2" bp
all my gear & just me 225lbs...
solid plugs - great holeshot - 2 sec.
1/2 tank gas
24v motorguide
Do I need to lower the motor 1 hole (currently 3rd hole) and get maybe a 23 or 22p to increase rpm and mph??
Appreciate any thoughts or advice...Thanks......
Last edited by go phish; 01-04-2017 at 02:53 PM.
Bob Gottschalk
2019 Z18
2019 PRO XS 175 FOUR STROKE
I just bought a 2012 z8 with a 200 pro xs...just took it out for the first time...it's got a 24 fury in it and the prop shaft is 3 3/4 below pad...there was literally no gear in the boat and half tank of fuel...I could only get 57 mph gps and 5400 rpm...everything I've read says this boat should hit low 60s...do I need a bigger prop? Need to go up on the jack plate?
Derek Chance
2021 Nitro Z19 Pro 200 Mercury ProXs
BTS and KVD Line and Lure