Harpo or anyone else with a 591. Can i ask a quick favor?

[Jim B]

Im wondering if you can measure the front storage box for me?



The reason i ask is im thinking about replacing my 2000 882 this year and im leaning twords a 591 since i need to keep it under 19' due to where i store it. The road is narrow and i cant get anything bigger in or out of the yard. I just was wondering how big the front compartment is, from what i can see in the pictures it looks like its a good bit smaller then the one in my 882 and im curious to how big it really. My dealer doesnt have any in stock right now so i can really just go look at one.



Other then that any opinions on the boat, likes, dislikes, speed etc? Anything you can tell me will be great.



Thanks

Jim

 

[Larry Harp]

Jim, if you're talking about the front box that's in between the two rod lockers it is....28" x 21" x 14 1/2" deep. The two rod lockers (actually I only keep rods in one of them) are enormous as well as the boxes behind the seats. Of course moving up from a PT-185 anything seems big to me.



I like the boat a lot. I have a 150 Optimax on it. A really great motor. Starts with just a twist of the key every time and just sips gas and oil. Before I loaded it with every lure and soft bait in the store I had it over 60 mph. Now, top speed is closer to 57...58. I'm sure I could tweak on it and get a couple more mph but I'm happier around 50 to 55.



The '08 591's will be designated Z-7's as I'm sure you are aware. From the pictures I've seen the only difference is the shell design on the consoles are gone and the gauge arrangement is a little different. I also understand that as production gets ramped up they will have Z-7 graphics on the stern ala Z-9.



Good luck. Let's know what you do.



Harpo

 

[Larry Harp]

Hey Jim,



Just wondering what did you do? Are you still looking for a 591 or Z-7?