set up help on 2016 z518

[mrbass1947]

i just pulled the trigger on a new 2016 z518 has a atlas 8 inch merc 150 pro sx. i dont know any numbers im hoping to get some here. thanks ahead of time. bob

[mrbass1947]

thanks for the all the help i guess 518 aren't worth talking about.

[GhostComanche]

What prop Sir?

[jtrac]

I have essentially the same setup. Not sure what you are needing to know but I can hit 60 by myself on a good day. Loaded with my friend and all his stuff 57 is about it. I get a good hole shot with 2 of the 3 plugs removed from the prop which, if I remember right, is a 23" Tempest. I also have 2 8' Power Pole Sportsman II's hanging on the back which I'm sure affects performance somewhat. I did install a hole shot plate on the bottom of my Slidemaster 8" jack plate which keeps water from washing up inside the jack plate. It really helped with hole shot. I have no idea what the measurements are for the motor height as I left that to the dealer. I did raise it about a quarter inch because the rpm's were a bit on the low side. That gained about 200 more rpm's but I didn't notice much in the way of speed changes.

[jamey1e]

6 inch plate, 3.5 below bad, and 23" Tempest I can run 60 consistently with light load. Full tournament load with partner and poles I can run 57-58. This setup seems to be pretty common on this boat and works well. I do feel that it could use a little more bow lift however but not sure if it'd be worth having cup added or not.

[Angler103]

I have an 8" plate, 23" temp prop, run 3.5" below pad. Good out of the hole and can touch 60 running solo. That is with 10' talons.

[jtracc]

I have essentially the same setup. Not sure what you are needing to know but I can hit 60 by myself on a good day. Loaded with my friend and all his stuff 57 is about it. I get a good hole shot with 2 of the 3 plugs removed from the prop which, if I remember right, is a 23" Tempest. I also have 2 8' Power Pole Sportsman II's hanging on the back which I'm sure affects performance somewhat. I did install a hole shot plate on the bottom of my Slidemaster 8" jack plate which keeps water from washing up inside the jack plate. It really helped with hole shot. I have no idea what the measurements are for the motor height as I left that to the dealer. I did raise it about a quarter inch because the rpm's were a bit on the low side. That gained about 200 more rpm's but I didn't notice much in the way of speed changes.

Same set up with my z118 with 6" slide master 23" tempest. I can't hit 60-61 mph 57-58 all day loaded down.

[greendragon]

Congrats on your 518. They are a good tournament boat for sure. We need pictures sir.