New Nitro Z9 Tops At 71.5 MPH!

[cq]

Check out this editorial.



cq
http://[email protected]

 

[TritonGlenn]

Linky no worky.



All the best,

Glenn

 

[Bryan McDonough]

Pretty good for that weight.

 

[Scott left blank]

Try this link instead of the email address above.
http://www.boattest.com/boats/1740/test_results.aspx

 

[TOMMY RICH]

A lil' tweaking and I'm sure it would do better

 

[Berry Lindley]

This is very interesting chart. Good fuel economy numbers for a big boat at 3500-4000, with speed there if you need it. I can tell a big difference in fuel use in my li'l ole 750DC too when I get to the higher RPM's.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

It better do more than that if my old 2000 929, loaded to the gills with gear and clients and a puny 225 efi with a 4 blade can do 68 all day long. There's some tweakin left to do on that rig fer sure.



TOXIC

 

[TrepMan]

I agree with tox, I was in Big Dan J's 929 with a 250XS and we hit 76.8mph YES over 76mph on the GPS one COLD March AM!! I figure the Z9 is a bit heavier (without the Fusion hull) then the 929??

 

[davetnitro]

there definitely ought to be more speed in that rig.

my 911 is probably heavier, with a heavier verado, and

i can get 73 on gps.... that boat has to be faster than mine...

 

[TritonGlenn]

What was the speed once they got to the ramp and took it off the trailer? :lol:



Sorry guys... couldn't resist.



All the best,

Glenn

 

[davetnitro]

Glenn, come on now that is an old one!

 

[TritonGlenn]

I know Dave.... but it's still a good 'un, ain't it? :lol:



Speed = the reason that most of us run right past plenty of good fish. :lol::lol::lol:



Best I've ever done in tournaments (wins):



Perquimmans River, NC - 5 minutes from ramp

Nottoway River, VA - 5 minutes from ramp

Roanoke Rapids, NC - used the trolling motor to get to my spot

Chickahominy River, VA - 3 minutes from ramp



Some stats, huh? I'm thinking of taking the 225 off the back and just strapping a couple of Minn Kota Maxxums in a row on the transom. :lol: I'd be "unstoppable" (in my own mind anyway!).



All the best,

Glenn

 

[Mini]

The fusion hulls are supposed to be lighter, but more importantly consistant. Weight wise, boat to boat is "supposed" to be prett darn equal.



I didnt beleive those test numbers either. Heck the last 911 I had (2001) would do 70mph with a 225Opti and a 25" 3 blade.



The test boat definately needed to be tweaked. I talked to Matt Reed (we were working the grand opening in Garland) and he said he could get 76 with throttle left w a 250xs....set up is paramount for performance.