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New 230 ZT with 6.2. What would you

MTSICharger

New member
do to eek out more top end?
By myself she runs an honest GPS of 68 MPH with a 23 three blade stainless.

Wave jumping is blast in this boat. It is very well behaved when driven at the edge.

This is my first performance boat of any size. I came out of a 20 foot SeaRay bowrider so I am somewhat of a novice in this area.

Oddly, at cruising speeds of about 30, she will not run flat. She always tips to one side or the other. Bump it up to 40 with a little trim and she stays flat and level. Do I need trim tabs?

By the way, does anyone no what the "ZT" stands for. I never asked.
 
The ZT boats are wider than the old Convincer hulls. Not sure why it would lean over, does it sit level at rest? How's your weight distributed? 68 mph is real good for a boat that large with a small block. Take a lot of $$ to get more out of it..............
 
In order to give you advise on a prop, you need to post what engine you have, its recommended high rpm, what rpm you turn your currrent prop to, how does the boat run? Bow high, stern high, just right?

Tabs are always a great choiceto add on any performance boat. They will only help.
 
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