Bought a new Z8 today!

Well i finally took the plunge and bought a left over 2011 Z8 with 250 pro xs! I am scheduled to pick it up this Friday as the boat had a 225 on it and of course i wanted the 250 so they are putting that on for me or i would have taken it home today. I had them go ahead and get me a 26P Fury prop as the 250 engine they had there had a 25p tempest on it. I hope i made the right decision on prop for this boat as i had a choice between the fury or tempest. I am not one to load down my boats i always run them light as speed and handling are my top priority.

What are you guys with the Z8 with 250 pro xs engines running for prop for max speed and handling? Also where do you recommend i start on prop height? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Congrats dude and welcome to the family! Be sure to get some pix when you get her home. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Will do!! The only thing i don't like is it has hubcaps.. So Im going to have to find me some nice wheels for my trailer haha

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Blevins &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Will do!! The only thing i don't like is it has hubcaps.. So Im going to have to find me some nice wheels for my trailer haha </td></tr></table>

and your gonna have to update your avitar (Ranger 354 XR6)

There we go updated http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif Now i need to sell the Ranger!

congrats on the new ride. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Congrats what dealer did you go with! Welcome aboard!

Thanks! I went through the Tracker dealer at my local BPS.

Anyone with any recommendations on where to start with the prop height setting or prop selection advise?

I'm running mine with a 27 tempest and I have the motor at 2 7/8 below pad. I've seen 74.2 gps but I'm still on double oil usage during break-in. I know a lot of other guys on here are also running the 27 tempest and are 3 3/16 below pad. I'm running the prop with all three large plugs in but some guys with heavier loads are running 2 large plugs and one of the holes open. This will just give you a starting point, you will have to get her out and dial it in. Every boat is a little different. Congrats on the new boat and post some pics when you get a chance.

Congrats http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/newyear1.gif

congrats, now some pics! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

Thanks for the info on your setup ryan_todd. I am fully aware i will have to go out and set it up was just looking for some info on what others with the same rig are running and how hole shot and top end are for them. Your info was greatly appreciated!

Did you trade your Ranger in? If so, were they fair with you?

Nope didn't trade it in. It's setting here in the driveway with about 80-100 hrs on the engine "my best est" ready to go to a new home. I need to get it up for sale on here. But i need to look into how to do that first. Haven't had a lot of free time the past couple days.

Cool. Price that Ranger right and it'll go fast. Congrats on the new rig.

Just sent my for sale add in. Asking 7500$ OBO for my Ranger. Well worth it IMO.

Cant wait to go pick this thing up and get it broken in and ready for some fishing and fun in the sun!! Come on spring!!!

Congrats on your Z8 you will love it. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

Congrats! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/newyear1.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/newyear1.gif

Congrats and welcome to speed http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

Congrats on your new ride..... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by RJM210 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Congrats and welcome to speed http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif </td></tr></table>

........and 8" short........... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

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........and 8" short........... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif </td></tr></table>

I could have had either. I chose to trade the 8" for more speed. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

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I could have had either. I chose to trade the 8" for more speed. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif </td></tr></table>

he's got you there Gary, unless you decide to swap out your 250 for a 300xs then you can say your king of the hill http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif

Eh id just have Simmons build my engine. It would still say 250 on it but.... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/devil.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

ya but now were not talkin about 8" anymore,

but considering the money your gonna spend @ Simmons, it's still gonna be 8"'too short, soo If I was wanting to go faster, I would just buy an Allison, put the 300xs on that, and call it a day. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif

Or buy something other then a bass boat! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

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........and 8" short........... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif </td></tr></table> http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

the Z8 is a fantastic boat, with a 250pro xs it is a no brainer,

the Z9 has a few more bells and whistles but in the end it really is preference,

both are great boats, if either one of them could fit in my garage, I would have to figure out a way to get my chief financial officer to approve the purchase,

I just hope that by the time I buy a new house with a bigger garage, and buy my wife a new Lexus, (LOL) I hope Nitro doesn't start pricing the Z8 out of reach of most middleclass weekend anglers. I fear the same will happen with Z8 as did the Z7 by reducing hp ratings to make you step up to the Z9.

If money was not an issue, you could have alot of other boats to consider. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif

In all honesty i think ALL the boat manufactures are out of there minds with how much they charge for these boats.... Tracker/Nitro included! Same goes for the engines only its worse! I honestly just don't understand why they cost so much other then the obvious "because they can" http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif

The best part of it if you really want to start scratching your head, I am looking at the z8, if I put either a 225 or 250, with the same options the Z9 is the cheaper boat.

i had BPS price them out for me last night. The Z9 is a sweet rig, but it won't be a tournament boat so it has more bells and whistles than I need. Not to mention the extra lenght means I would have to figure out where to keep it stored.

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........and 8" short........... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif </td></tr></table>

Just won't let it go Gary will you http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

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Just won't let it go Gary will you http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif </td></tr></table>
Once you gain the 8 inches it's had to let go..... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by pop &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">The best part of it if you really want to start scratching your head, I am looking at the z8, if I put either a 225 or 250, with the same options the Z9 is the cheaper boat.

i had BPS price them out for me last night. The Z9 is a sweet rig, but it won't be a tournament boat so it has more bells and whistles than I need. Not to mention the extra lenght means I would have to figure out where to keep it stored.</td></tr></table>

HAHA!!! That's like saying you want a Cummins but you would ratter pay more money for a D-Max because you don't need all that power....... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/stirthepot.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/stirthepot.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

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HAHA!!! That's like saying you want a Cummins but you would ratter pay more money for a D-Max because you don't need all that power....... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/stirthepot.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/stirthepot.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif </td></tr></table>

I'll show u power..... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/stirthepot.gif

PS. BTW My daily driver is an 800WHP car with a 2 liter inline 4 cylinder, turbocharged of course that runs on ethanol AKA E85. I do dyno tuning on all types of cars from drag to road racing applications for a living. Hows that for a 1 up!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif