I have a 2016 Nitro Z18 with a brand new 175 pro-xs. Original motor blew up at 14 hours. New compressor and powerhead from mercury. Previous owner said he had it up to 67 gps running the current 24" Fury 3 blade and not sure if he raised the 8" manual jackplate.
I am 3 hours into break-in and have not trimmed fully out or kept at WOP for long. I have had it up to 60 gps. Thinking of raising jackplate slightly to increase speed without impacting water pressure. I think I should get minimum 65 GPS out of this motor with just me in it.
Wondering if others have had any experience with the boat and engine? Also, not sure if engine governed slightly due to breakin period. I have only got it up to about 5400 RPM which won't produce maximum speed. Expect I would need to trim engine more and start chine walking to hit 65-67 GPS?
I am 3 hours into break-in and have not trimmed fully out or kept at WOP for long. I have had it up to 60 gps. Thinking of raising jackplate slightly to increase speed without impacting water pressure. I think I should get minimum 65 GPS out of this motor with just me in it.
Wondering if others have had any experience with the boat and engine? Also, not sure if engine governed slightly due to breakin period. I have only got it up to about 5400 RPM which won't produce maximum speed. Expect I would need to trim engine more and start chine walking to hit 65-67 GPS?
