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    Z21 XL Owners

    What are y'all getting for speeds?
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    Mine will run 73 full with 2 guys on a good day. Depends on how much chop is on the water. Not near as fast as my Z20's. 23 fury. It's currently for sale as my new one just came in if somebody's looking for a deal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMCD View Post
    What are y'all getting for speeds?
    Did you get yours yet?

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    About the same as APS for mine. Half tank of gas, co-angler, full load will run up to about 70-73. I have all lithium batteries on mine as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flippin 416 View Post
    Did you get yours yet?
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    Yes, I just adjusted my plate, it was sitting 4.5 inches below the pad, have not run yet, hoping to pick up a little more to get to 72-73.
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    Yes, I just adjusted my plate, it was sitting 4.5 inches below the pad, have not run yet, hoping to pick up a little more to get to 72-73.
    Where are the pics???

    I bet you can't wait to get it out on the lake!

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    I have been out in it, got the boat back in early November. Ill get some pics up. I'm only able to get 70 by myself so far. like stated my engine was low, so ill run it again this weekend.
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    I bought one in April, getting 72 with decent load and 1 passenger. Very happy with the ride and functionality of this boat. 23p Fury which was stock on my Merc 250 4S. Atlas hydraulic plate is new to me, may be able to tweak a little more as I get familiar with it.

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    2022 with 250PXS 4S, 23Fury, Atlas, 8FT Blades, 4x31 AGMs, 2 HDS 12s on Bow and half of BassPro for tackle, tools, etc. Solo (220 human), 3/4 tank 71-73.5+. 2 humans loses about 1 mph depending on conditions. Had it about a year and the fastest I ever ran was just at/over 74 with light load and no poles.

    Had it since Sept 2021 and to echo several of the posts...Great boat, love the ride and even being much bigger/drives much bigger than my previous 2011 Z8 with 250 PXS 2S...its faster, smoother and really fun to drive.

    Good Luck.

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    Got 71.8 today. Thinking I can come up more.

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    Mine will be here sometime late January. Single console and Lithium. I got the 300 Pro XS, what can I anticipate speed wise?

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    I’m curious what max RPM’s people are getting

    im running 2023 z21xl with 250. 23 Fury and I’m getting 5600 on TAC at 73 mph. That’s a -1 on slip calculator. Doesn’t seem correct. Now that’s the built in gauge. I installed the vessel view to get an accurate reading. But still just curious what everyone is getting

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMCD View Post
    Got 71.8 today. Thinking I can come up more.

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    Man!, that's a pretty boat.
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    Great looking boat Bryan!!!!

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    Thanks, I did the camo poles this year.

    Kris, I was seeing about 5900.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BMCD View Post
    I did the camo poles this year.
    Saw those...those are slick and match the gel coat very well. Can you buy them from Power Pole just like that?

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