What’s the top speed you guys seeing on A Z-21 w/ Merc PRO XS 250?
What’s the top speed you guys seeing on A Z-21 w/ Merc PRO XS 250?
By myself 3/4 fuel, with my usual load, I normally saw 70+, to 72.5 in cooler temps. 68-69 with 2 people. Livewells full 2 people would see 66-67.
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
About the same for mine. Two weeks ago, full tank/livewells/2 people, I was getting 65-66 in 95 degree weather/humidity.Originally Posted by BMCD
Alone in cooler weather and a light load and a quarter tank, I've seen 75.
I think most of us buy the Z21 because of the ride and it fishes like a barge, not for speed. Those guys buy the Z20.
On a side note, my buddy bought a Z20 two weeks before I bought my Z21, hes fished out of my boat several times now and he's pissed and wants a Z21 now.
2020 Nitro Z21 Pro | Mercury 250 Pro XS |Ultrex 36v 112 MDI | Solix G2 chirp/mega SI 10 and 12 |Garmin 93sv UHD w/LiveScope| 8' PowerPole Blades
is the z20 really much faster? Mine seems to be roughly the same speed as your z21, maybe a little faster top end unloved. that said I haven’t had either the water conditions or lake size to really run mine top end all that much.
2020 Nitro Z20 Pro Package
Maybe 1-3mph depending on the load, but I think the Z21 more than makes up for it in the ride/size.
2020 Nitro Z21 Pro | Mercury 250 Pro XS |Ultrex 36v 112 MDI | Solix G2 chirp/mega SI 10 and 12 |Garmin 93sv UHD w/LiveScope| 8' PowerPole Blades
get the 300
The 2019 and newer Z20 with the NVT hull is a better ride than the previous Z20. Not a huge difference but I can tell you it handles big boat wakes better. My fishing partner has a 2018 and I have a 2019. Both of us notice the difference and give the nod to the 2019.
But with that said, the Z21, by far has a better ride and platform for fishing.
Layton Strong
Nitro State Team
the main reasons I went with the z20 was the nvt, slightly smaller size, better top end speed and a little bit cheaper. Seeing the top end speed of the z21 and better ride and layout maybe should have gone with the 21. Oh well, very happy with my boat so far.
2020 Nitro Z20 Pro Package
70-73 alone all gear in boat. 66-71 2 people depending on if going with or against wind/current and the weight of the passenger.
I average 80........seriously, about 67-69 depending on how much gas I'm carrying and if there's another person in the boat with me. I could probably hit 71 or 72 in perfect conditions. I've talked to enough people that have hit those numbers; but I'm content in the high 60's.
2016 Nitro Z21
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin
First time out in mine, yesterday. Half tank of gas, normal load and me, 70.2
Yep- as many have stated- 68-72 depending on conditions and load.
I’m not overly concerned with speed when I bought my Z20. To me it was the size I liked better than the Z21. Okay the price too but when you are spending $50,000 or above I suspect you are going to get which one you want being they are about $5,000 difference on average.
I just liked to size being what it is, I was going to get either a Z20 or Z21, just liked the Z20 better.
Speed wise I am getting around 66 mph full tank, two people and all my tackle (which is A LOT). By myself cool morning, surface is calm and I will get maybe 72mph.
72 full fuel load, full tackle.
my new 2020 Z21 if I am by myself and have a half a tank no water in live wells I get about 72 to 73 mph but if I have my partner in the boat with a full tank and full live wells I get about 66 to 67 fast enough for a big boat and the ride is awesome
Is everyone running the 23 pitch prop that comes with the motor? Or has anyone tried any others?
So Vince, you get new power head and try it out yet?
Rad Brewer
Hopefully next month I'll be out of my 2018 z19 and be breaking in my new 2021 z21....can't wait to crank up that new 4-stroke!
I get about the same on my 2014 z8. No gas one person, 70. 2 people, full tank and gear 65,66
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