200 Merc Pro XS height for 2022 Z19 Pro

[Lobina Grande]

Recently bought a 2022 Z19 Pro with a 200 Merc Pro XS and completed the break in period. I have only been getting a top speed of around 63.5 mph with a tournament load 3/4 tank of gas. I am running with a Fury 23 prop and think that I should be closer to the high 60s. I am actually ok with being in the low 60's but believe that I can still make some adjustments to get the most out of my Z19. I have a manual 10" jackplate and the motor is in the 2nd hole. What is everyone else's set up and what speeds are you seeing? Thanks!

 

[Chobeemauga]

Do a search on here for motor height and how to measure your prop shaft on the motor in relation to the bottom of your boat. You want the prop shaft to be about 3.5 inches below the bottom of the boat.

 

[Boss302]

Your speed is bang on for a fully loaded Z19 with 2 anglers. You can play with the height but don’t expect high 60’s. Best I ever saw was 66 with just me and 1/4 tank of gas. Even at 63-64 I have gone by other Z19’s at blast off so others I have seen are probably 61-62.

 

[Boss302]

Your speed is bang on for a fully loaded Z19 with 2 anglers. You can play with the height but don’t expect high 60’s. Best I ever saw was 66 with just me and 1/4 tank of gas. Even at 63-64 I have gone by other Z19’s at blast off so others I have seen are probably 61-62.

BTW I forgot to mention I also run 63-64 mph on most tournament days.

 

[Pat Dilling]

We have a 2021 Z19 Pro with a 23" Fury. I have ours set 3.5 inches below the pad, using the same technique that Chobeemuaga posted. I have hit 68 lightly loaded with just me in the boat. Nitro says they will run 69-70. I have to think that is in perfect conditions with everything tweaked. My summer max speed is usually 62-63. In cool weather I can run 65. That's with two guys and a normal tackle and fuel load. Most of the time I cruise around at 45-55 so I have not tried to squeeze every mph out of it.

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