Picked up a new Nitro Z18 recently – has the Mercury ProXS 175 w/24p Fury
I’ve browsed quite a few setups, but I’m not really seeing if folks are running with or without the prop vent plugs?
Hole shot with this boat was a pig the first trip out last week (had full tank, all gear with me though I feel I travel light for the most part), really seems like it’s just spinning up and not grabbing at all. I’m trimmed all the way down, when it finally does make plane it’s great after that and I trim up as needed. Also when slowing speed, she starts to buck like a wild bull as I assume it’s grabbing then not and repeating..
I have one of Chris’s custom hydrofoils on its way, but I’m also thinking of adding plugs before this weekend’s trip and while I wait for the foil to arrive. Just a bit surprised that it hasn’t been a smoother experience on a brand new boat, minus the hole shot the boat is flawless and is totally meeting my expectations.
Would love to hear input and if anyone is running with plugs, and if so which/how many.