Guys I’ve been thinking hard on a z19. I currently have a z7. Was wondering what kind of speed are you guys seeing out of your z19’s. Thanks for any input!
Guys I’ve been thinking hard on a z19. I currently have a z7. Was wondering what kind of speed are you guys seeing out of your z19’s. Thanks for any input!
I had a Z7 with a 200 (71.3 gps) I traded in for the 2018 Z19. 1/2 tank of fuel, medium tournament load, and me was see 68-69 on the gps. Dual PP’s and a heavy 31 agm in the back.
2018 Nitro Z-19, 200 Merc Pro XS, Merc Monitor, SC Gauges, Lowrance/Humminbird Electronics, Humminbird 360, HydroWave.
2017 z19. Two talons and gear with two guys half a tank of gas 68. With just me and the right chop on water 69 - 70. After adding the talons I see no difference in hole shot or speed.
2017 Z19, One talon, all gear, two guys, half tank of gas around 65.5-66. Just me and the right conditions I have topped just over 70.. Just the other day reached 69.5, but had more fuel in the tank...
Layton Strong
Nitro State Team
What prop are you all running?
25 fury
2018 z19, 25 fury, loaded with 2 guys and 2 power poles....68-69. I can hit 70 alone but it's taking some time getting used to having to drive it. Came from a Skeeter that never walked.
I have not noticed a difference in size, ride or anything switching from a 20ft to this boat. Absolutely love it.
25 fury....
Layton Strong
Nitro State Team
Friend just got his Z19 200 pro xs 25p fury. We got 65-67 gps on mild chop. Boat comes out of hole great, ride is great ( higher seats took a little to get used too) but hes very happy with the boat.
I've noticed most folks with Z19s run 25 fury my boat is a mlf boat from the world championship and it has a 24 fury I'm guessing the did this because there was always 3 people in the boat. Do you think it would help my top end to go to a 25
Dave
2023 Ranger Z518/ Mercury 200 Pro XS
I saw 69.1 on my first outing with mine today. Smooth water, temps in the 50's, half tank of gas and 2 Power Poles on the rear. The downside was the chine walk. I had to trim it down till the speed dropped to 66 before the walking quit. I will rarely go this fast but it would be nice if the chine walk didn't happen. Not sure if there is anything I can do. I have a 25 Fury.
Jim
2023 Triton 19 TRX Patriot, gunmetal/carbon mist/silver mist, 225 Merc Pro XS, SN 3B265119
Pros Choice puts a 24 Fury on all the Z19 boats they sell unless they changed for 2018.
Mine came from Pro's Choice and it has the 25.
Concerning the chine walking, I had an 09 Triton 19 footer that was terrible with the walking and I hate to admit I never did learn how to totally control it, other than by tucking the motor down some. Speed means almost nothing to me since I am strictly an amateur who fishes weekdays only. I leave the weekends for the working crowd and since retiring I try not to get in a hurry to do anything. I just like to know it's there in case I need it, like when I fish just a little too long with a storm approaching. I have some practical experience with that and it is not good.
I haven't seen it mentioned here but the Chris Bailey foils get a lot of attention, at least they did on the Ranger forum. I wound up getting one for my Z118 when I had it and it really made a difference in hole shot. Also, I could stay on plane at about 20 mph. I don't think it would stop the chine walk but don't know for sure. I have thought about getting another one as I fish some shallow water and staying on plane at low speeds was really nice. Chris makes a quality and good looking foil.
Jim
2023 Triton 19 TRX Patriot, gunmetal/carbon mist/silver mist, 225 Merc Pro XS, SN 3B265119
I was able to get out yesterday for the 1st time this year I forgot how much I liked my boat. Really bad wind chop and some boat traffic. I saw 65 mph pretty easy and it handled like a much bigger boat
Dave
2023 Ranger Z518/ Mercury 200 Pro XS