Just wanted to follow up on my previous post about adding the step down to my '16 ZX225. Ordered the part from my dealer, wasn't exactly cheap but is made of aluminum, with re-enforcement - very sturdy, and fits the flare/profile of the walls perfectly. It's actually part no SP52000133 for a ZX250, for anyone interested.
Anyway, mounted up with some #12's and it's rock solid. Then I contacted Tracey at Ampd Marine about thier step drawer, which they recently have been working to modify to work with the 15-17 ZX/FX - previously they only had one for the '18 and up model years. After some discussion I wound up purchasing the center box organizer set which I was also interested in, and he also sent out a pre-production drawer to test fit - we would use my ZX as a test mule of sorts.
Everything worked out great, imo. The orgainizer dropped right in, as it's been in thier catalog for a while now so no suprise there. Still figuring out exactly how I want to set it up, but am impressed so far.
The drawer was a bit tricker, the install is straitforward enough, but you have to kind of finagle the drawer in place to connect the slides due to the way the step down area narrows as it flow aft - I don't think the 18' and up models have this issue. But once it's in it's a nice snug fit. The latch is adjustable, so you have some leeway in how it shuts against the step as well. Great little option for us ZX/FX guys who are lacking that center storage the *XR guys got :). Currently have my scale and some culling/livewell gear in it, a few tools with room for more.
Here's a few pics... Big thank you to Tracey at Ampd Marine for working with me on these items. I've also got thier cooler insert and rear bilge tray which I've posted on before - have been very happy with all their products. Definitely check them out if looking for some storage/organization options...