Z210 Shabah Top Speed
 

Hi Everyone,

For those of you who own a Z210, Z212, 210, or 212, what top speed are you achieving on the water? Also, what outdrive/engine do you have? I have the 5.7L 250HP Merc matched with a Bravo III and top out at or near 50 mph (GPS), and was just curious what others are achieving.

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I am surprised at no responses here, sorry I do not have the numbers yet for me.

I have a 94 Z212 5.7 Aplha 1. 3 blade SS Laser II ported 21P prop:wink_thumbup:. (Spare 21 Aluminum).

I have only owned her since October, I have only had her out 3 times, the first time she did high 50's and unknown rpm( I was too overwhelmed and excited to be smart enough to pay attention). Then I put away for winter and had the prop perfecitified and thought I would see 60ish? Although now I have only been able to get 3200 rpm out and had trouble getting over 40mph.

So I am working on it, I think I have a fuel related performance problem and will get figured out, but at least you got SOMEONE to respond.

I will look forward to others results as well.

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Hey Guys,
I have a 2000 212 and just had it out yesterday. My top speed on my speedometer is 54-55 but I think Im going a little slower than that. I ran it with the GPS last year but dont remember what it was, I think around 52 or so. I have a 3 blade SS prop with a 21P. This is with my wife, 2 kids, full cooler, 4 beach chairs and a giant tube in the ski compartment. I think if I was by myself not a full tank of gas and completely empty I could probably do a true 55-56. We go on a boat trip every year with a bunch of other boats and I love walking by the Sea Rays and Crownlines. They just look at me and wave!!!

Re: Z210 Shabah Top Speed
 

Zack I hate to tell you but if your speedo said high 50's it is way off. A 5.7 on a z212 can expect 50 mph give or take a slight amount with a LIGHT load.

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Yeah,,,,, rain on my parade. I don't really care what I THINK, I will get the results here soon when I can get her out some more. I think I need to get that fuel issue resolved and I will be running much better with as good of performance as it will get.

I understand fully the speedo is inacurate, i will take a gps with me.

50 is fine with me, its alot of boat for 50 with a small block. I just want to optimize the performance.

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Nothing wrong with 50! We all want more dont we? I have a buddy with an American Offshore that does 110. He plans on replacing the engines and drives soon. Guess why?

Re: Z210 Shabah Top Speed
 

Cuz he's nuts?? :rolling_laugh:

Re: Z210 Shabah Top Speed
 

1995 Shabah 212Z

355 Performance Built
63.8 GPS @ 5100 RPM
Alpha One
Laser II 21"

When I was running the stock Merc 350 Mag Carb 250HP I ran a true GPS 53.4 mph. This was with the same Laser II 21" @ 4700 RPM.

The Shabah 212Z is a light bow boat which runs high out of the water on its tail in slight chop water very well and will outrun most boats in its class with the same powerl. However, the hull is not the best in rough water (swells coming from the sides).
:wink_thumbup:

Re: Z210 Shabah Top Speed
 

I would have thought a 210-212 with a 5.7L should get into the low 50's without too much trouble. Much more than that might be tough though.

Re: Z210 Shabah Top Speed
 

Good job on info and performance.;)