Push-button Start Nitro Z-7

[Mike Dalton]

Alright, I got a question for all you long-legged men. I have a 2012 Nitro-7 and my ole knees hit the darn ignition switch key when I get up. Ya, I try to pay attention but you know? Well at 25.00 a key it's not a learning experience... Has anybody rigged a push-button switch for this and just rigged up your key in series under the console out of way? Thought I check to see if anybody has tried it or even if It would work? Any ideas? Can't sell boat or get shorter, can learn to be more attentive though.

 

[Baja 252]

I haven't tried a push button start in a boat but I'm sure it could be done, you also could move the key switch to a different location. I'm tall and I wish I had a couple more inches of leg room in my Z7. I do have a tilt helm, it really helps me getting in and out of the drivers seat.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Rangers have a push button panel start. If you are electronically inclined I don't see why you couldn't adapt it.

 

[Bob G.]

Tox,



You're not gonna be one of THOSE kind of Ranger owners now are ya?? :lol:

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

ABSOFRICKINLUTELY NOT!!:lol::lol: I bought my NITRO because I got a good deal on it and I bought the Ranger because I got a fantastic deal on it. I don't drink any manufacturers Kool-Aid and when I decide to buy new (as my retirement present to me), I will shop all brands equally. I was debating new/used when I got back from Florida had talked to a dealer about sponsorship and had not made a decision when this deal surfaced locally. I couldn't pass it up after I talked the price down 10 grand. Now I get to bring it up to speed and spend a little more $$ but I will know everything is done and done right (because Carlos is wrenching on it:lol I will be brutally honest about the good, the bad and the ugly about this Ranger. Right now the things that have caught my eye are: No drain holes in the recessed tray, the front 2 lockers and the front butt seat (that I rarely use) is too close to the TM recess. The trailer for this year Ranger has had a lot of problems but I can't comment on that yet since I haven't towed it that much. It does tow like a dream, better than the NITRO did. Time will tell.

 

[Bob G.]

Just busting ya Tox, I know you're not that kind of boat guy! I like my Triton and have always liked their layouts. I bought mine used and will consider most brands whenever I'm in the market for another boat. I'm hoping to keep this one for awhile as I had my Nitro for 12 years.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

It's hard to justify the price of new when they depreciate sooooo fast....a couple year old boat saves you big $$, but if you want to break it in as the 1st owner, then you gotta pay to play.

 

[Mini]

Hey Tox....



Nitro has push button starting too....its not just your fancy Ranger!



As for modding a Z-7.....just replace the ignition switch or move it. I assume you have an EFI or newer motor....you dont need the push to choke feature any more.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

:lol:I forgot they added that feature. And as for the FAncY RanGeR comment.......pot meet kettle:lol:

 

[Mini]

Mine is FAR from fancy! Its a workhorse!