Had to say THANK YOU! 2021 Z18 and just did my own install per this video! Drilling 4 3/4" holes sucked but it was nothing compared how much it sucked to install those pumps .. but it all worked TY for the best video by far on this install!
Thanks, was a fun project. Just a Update on my install, I have had no issues at all. Was worried about the 3/4” holes but have had no cracking or leaking what so ever. All The brass nuts I did retighten a few months later.
@@boydsfishinglife3102 ...1/15/2022 ... I agree. So many videos including those from, "professionals", 😉 leave a lot of steps out. Yours is certainly one of the better ones. THANK YOU!! Also, this is the first video where the hydro hoses are not blue and black plastic that are meant to be cut to size. I wonder why PP changed them? I guess mine will be like yours. I am expecting my pair of 8' Blades to be delivered about 1/21/2022. Going on a Triton 240 LTS bay boat with a 250 Verado mounted to a Bob's 4" Extreme Versa Jac Plate. Again, thank you. Jeff
...1/15/2022 ... Subscribed ... So many videos including those from, "professionals", 😉 leave a lot of steps out. Yours is certainly one of the better ones. THANK YOU!! Also, this is the first video where the hydro hoses are not blue and black plastic that are meant to be cut to size. Wonder why PP changed them? I guess mine will be like yours. The ETA of my pair of 8' Blades to be delivered about 1/21/2022. Going on a Triton 240 LTS bay boat with a 250 Verado mounted to a Bob's 4" Extreme Versa Jac Plate. Again, thank you. Jeff
These will drain the battery speaking from experience my dealer installs with a perko standard just FYI guys. Great install video thank you for the details.
Yeah mine is now hooked to a perko. But my boat stays plugged in to the charger at all times. Didn’t run a perko on my last boat with poles but would take almost 2 months of not running the boat for it to drain the battery enough where it wouldn’t start.
Wish my 2019 z18 had a jack plate, or else I’d probably be doing this same install. Doesn’t look that bad. And the poles just makes a boat look complete lol
You can do the install without a jack plate. You just use different brackets. Yes I agree not only are the pole functional but they do make a boat look more complete lol
@@boydsfishinglife3102 I wonder what bracket. I thought I’d have to drill in the boat to make them fit without a jp. Looks like I’ll have to look into it more. Also great video man
Actually it is a little bit cheaper as you don’t have to buy the adapter for the jackplate. The brackets on your would use sandwich between the hull and motor. (No drilling)
I just went from the black and blue lines to the new 2.0 PP. I'm right there w you on the 3/4 holes. Thats a big azz hole. Are the grommets on the lines water tight? Thanks for the video
Yeah I was not happy with the size of hole I had to put in my boat, but with that said I have not had a single issue (yet) with water getting through or spider cracking.
But did you cuss? That’s what I wanna know. Or did you throw things. Just want to know if those kinda things are just a woodworking thing or if they translate across other types of work.
Awesome diy. How long did the process take you all by yourself? Also, why the blades over the pro 2 series? I'm looking to buy my first ever set and blades are rather expensive!! Do you have any experience with the pro 2 series and can I be equally happy with them and save a few hundred dollars? Thanks
Had the pro 2’s on my old nitro and honestly I just like the way the blades looked. I believe the blades to be lighter and mor durable. Also have option like drift paddles and mounted anchor lights. Took me about 2.5 hours start to finish and that was filming also.
Looking to install 2 poles on my tr 186 triton. About the same size as your boat. Any problem with hole shot or water coming over the transom when you slow down. Thanks in advance.
Holeshot didn’t seem to change much and no more water over the transom then what was there before. Biggest thing to check is make sure your not to deep in the water with the brackets. Nice thing is these are adjustable.
2 more question. How does your boat sit in the water. Does the Bow sit up high out the water. Did it change the water line around your rear of boat. Thanks in advance.
@@boydsfishinglife3102 2 more questions. Did it change how high your Bow sticks up out of the water. Did it change the water line on the rear of your boat. Thanks in advance
Didn’t notice any bow rise or water level change. The brackets and poles are really light. 1 battery weighs more then the poles, pumps, brackets, and fluid combined
With the 150 prosx, 6” bobs hydraulic jackplate I lost 1 mile per hour. Top speed now is 61mph cruses with two people and tournament load at 57-58 mph.
Sorry just seen your comment. I thought the same thing when I bought my first set of poles. But that which don’t give will break. They are meant to be flexible. Powepole has put out some great videos testing these in white water rapids and it’s pretty impressive to watch.
Not boring, good video. Thank you.
I like your band-aid. Thanks for the video!
Just got mine put on tonight. I'm excited about tomorrow even though my drift paddles don't come in until Tuesday.👍 Helpful video.
Great video and beautiful boat.
Had to say THANK YOU! 2021 Z18 and just did my own install per this video! Drilling 4 3/4" holes sucked but it was nothing compared how much it sucked to install those pumps .. but it all worked TY for the best video by far on this install!
Thanks, was a fun project. Just a Update on my install, I have had no issues at all. Was worried about the 3/4” holes but have had no cracking or leaking what so ever. All The brass nuts I did retighten a few months later.
That song sounds like Brian Mikasa. Great job on the install. I got 2 also and installing mine today.
Awesome, take your time. was a fun project.
This was an awesome video man. Just picked up my 8’ blade today thanks for the time and effort you put into making this.
Thanks for watching. Couldn’t really find a in depth detail when I looked.
I couldn’t either and found yours I and many others thank you again!
@@boydsfishinglife3102 ...1/15/2022 ... I agree. So many videos including those from, "professionals", 😉 leave a lot of steps out. Yours is certainly one of the better ones. THANK YOU!!
Also, this is the first video where the hydro hoses are not blue and black plastic that are meant to be cut to size. I wonder why PP changed them? I guess mine will be like yours.
I am expecting my pair of 8' Blades to be delivered about 1/21/2022.
Going on a Triton 240 LTS bay boat with a 250 Verado mounted to a Bob's 4" Extreme Versa Jac Plate.
Again, thank you.
Jeff
Nice clean install ‼️‼️. Vinny 🇺🇸
It helped me because I have the same jackplate and did not no they were bolt holes under that sticker
Great video.
...1/15/2022 ... Subscribed ... So many videos including those from, "professionals", 😉 leave a lot of steps out. Yours is certainly one of the better ones. THANK YOU!!
Also, this is the first video where the hydro hoses are not blue and black plastic that are meant to be cut to size.
Wonder why PP changed them? I guess mine will be like yours.
The ETA of my pair of 8' Blades to be delivered about 1/21/2022.
Going on a Triton 240 LTS bay boat with a 250 Verado mounted to a Bob's 4" Extreme Versa Jac Plate.
Again, thank you.
Jeff
These will drain the battery speaking from experience my dealer installs with a perko standard just FYI guys. Great install video thank you for the details.
Yeah mine is now hooked to a perko. But my boat stays plugged in to the charger at all times. Didn’t run a perko on my last boat with poles but would take almost 2 months of not running the boat for it to drain the battery enough where it wouldn’t start.
nice job
Good video, thanks.
Great video. Can you tell me what your prop to pad number is? Im having a 6 inch jack plate added and I’m trying to figure out a good starting point.
Wish my 2019 z18 had a jack plate, or else I’d probably be doing this same install. Doesn’t look that bad. And the poles just makes a boat look complete lol
You can do the install without a jack plate. You just use different brackets. Yes I agree not only are the pole functional but they do make a boat look more complete lol
@@boydsfishinglife3102 I wonder what bracket. I thought I’d have to drill in the boat to make them fit without a jp. Looks like I’ll have to look into it more. Also great video man
Actually it is a little bit cheaper as you don’t have to buy the adapter for the jackplate. The brackets on your would use sandwich between the hull and motor. (No drilling)
Damn you may have to add more fluid after filling that length of line 😂
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I just went from the black and blue lines to the new 2.0 PP. I'm right there w you on the 3/4 holes. Thats a big azz hole. Are the grommets on the lines water tight? Thanks for the video
Yeah I was not happy with the size of hole I had to put in my boat, but with that said I have not had a single issue (yet) with water getting through or spider cracking.
can you stop them mid way down to get in/out garage?
Ray Williams yes, but I don’t need to lower them. Have about a inch of clearance. You can stop them at any height you want
OK explain the electrical tape on the finger. Was it a 4 letter word bomb moment? LOL. Great video, in-depth and educational as always!
Patriot Woodworx lol I did explain in the video that the aluminum bracket cut my finger. Wasn’t even installing it yet stupid thing.
But did you cuss? That’s what I wanna know. Or did you throw things. Just want to know if those kinda things are just a woodworking thing or if they translate across other types of work.
Patriot Woodworx ow there was definitely some words of wisdom said.
Awesome diy. How long did the process take you all by yourself? Also, why the blades over the pro 2 series? I'm looking to buy my first ever set and blades are rather expensive!! Do you have any experience with the pro 2 series and can I be equally happy with them and save a few hundred dollars? Thanks
Had the pro 2’s on my old nitro and honestly I just like the way the blades looked. I believe the blades to be lighter and mor durable. Also have option like drift paddles and mounted anchor lights. Took me about 2.5 hours start to finish and that was filming also.
@@boydsfishinglife3102 awesome thanks.. How have they been performing for you?
@@BryanJSmith-ne4kv flawlessly. Never a issue.
... The warranty is better on the Blades.
I have 2- 8' Blades ordered and am searching everything I can find to help my install go easier.
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Hello what size brackets did you get? Rise and setback?
Sorry not sure the size off the top of my head. I went with what powerpole recommended
Where did you buy power poles?
Janet Ross , Cope’s tackle and rod shop out of Bakersfield California
Looking to install 2 poles on my tr 186 triton. About the same size as your boat. Any problem with hole shot or water coming over the transom when you slow down. Thanks in advance.
Holeshot didn’t seem to change much and no more water over the transom then what was there before. Biggest thing to check is make sure your not to deep in the water with the brackets. Nice thing is these are adjustable.
2 more question. How does your boat sit in the water. Does the Bow sit up high out the water. Did it change the water line around your rear of boat. Thanks in advance.
@@boydsfishinglife3102 2 more questions. Did it change how high your Bow sticks up out of the water. Did it change the water line on the rear of your boat. Thanks in advance
Didn’t notice any bow rise or water level change. The brackets and poles are really light. 1 battery weighs more then the poles, pumps, brackets, and fluid combined
What was your speed after the poles
With the 150 prosx, 6” bobs hydraulic jackplate I lost 1 mile per hour. Top speed now is 61mph cruses with two people and tournament load at 57-58 mph.
What brackets did you use?
Tristan Friesner PKD-S-2-6. It’s the dual plate kit for the z-18. I am running a bobs jack plate so I had to run the spacers for that.
So the jack plate brackets have to be purchased separately?
Gerome Finley yes
@@geromefinley3162 ... Yes. All depends on what JP you have.
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Does your garage have a7’ height?
Yep 7’. A little lower with the lip of the garage door. They clear coming out but if they didn’t I could lower them with the key fob.
@@boydsfishinglife3102 stupid question, but do they clear backing into the garage?
Yep have never needed to lower them to get in or out of the garage. Also where your trailer ball height is set will change the angle also.
@@boydsfishinglife3102 thanks! I’m hoping when I get my new boat that the poles fit in without needing to lower them.
seems flimsy especially at the bracket
Sorry just seen your comment. I thought the same thing when I bought my first set of poles. But that which don’t give will break. They are meant to be flexible. Powepole has put out some great videos testing these in white water rapids and it’s pretty impressive to watch.