WTB Z5 Cargo Rack

[Cayman5]

Looking to buy a Z5 Cargo Rack. I have a 2007 Supra Sunsport 24V.

[thescott]

They finally updated their site. Probably not the cheapest option to go direct, but here you go.

http://www.z5sportracks.com/

Based on the "price and customize" on the supra site, they're $1895. Don't know if it'd be cheaper or more $$ to go direct...if they sell direct.

[tg0824SSVGG]

Their site indicates: sold thru boat dealers only - no direct sales.

I LOVE MY Z5 ... I would really like to see their new "convertable" rack - the only
downside to a Z5 is that you ALWAYS Have the bimini "up" - unless you remove
the cloth (which I do to trailer).

[tg0824SSVGG]

I would also add, the $1895 seems STEEP, but I paid nearly a $1000 for just a bimini for my
last boat (had to be made in 2 parts to work with the tower - was not custom, this was from
Roswell - who made my old tower and killer speakers).

The Z5 has WAY more metal and custom stitching, etc to justify the higher price.

[Fman]

Second the Z5, I will never own another wakeboard boat without one. With kids and different types of boards (surfboards, kneeboards, skis, etc...) they are priceless. Especially with the bags taking up 80% of the space in the ski lockers, really you only need to put vests/ropes in the ski lockers with the Z5.

I thought the price was $2,300 from my dealer or at least thats what was listed on the upgrade sheet. With the bad economy they might be droping the price down. What a great, well built top... nothing but top of the line components. Will probably outlast my boat.

[docdrs]

The z 5 actually comes off quick , just 4 quick pins and it pops out ,but you need a place to put it as its about 6' by 5'

[wotan2525]

Make sure you check out the monster tower cargo bimini... Quite a bit cheaper for (what looks to me) the same functionality.

[thescott]

I hadn't seen the monster cargo bimini before. Here's a link. http://shop.monstertower.com/p-103-cargo-rack-bimini.aspx

Looks decent.

I'm with Fman. Can't imagine ever owning another boat w/out one. Well worth it upgrade IMO.

[Fman]

The z 5 actually comes off quick , just 4 quick pins and it pops out ,but you need a place to put it as its about 6' by 5'

I made some brackets in my garage and I hang it upside down over the rear of the boat. Its easy to hang up and out of the way. Once you take it on/off a few times its really not a big deal to install. I also never remove my canvas, even when towing. I did make some extra straps to attach from the Z5 to the tower to stabilize it more on the freeway, they work great.

[Bumpass1]

Anyone ever had to replace the canvas on one yet?

[mogre33]

Looking to buy a Z5 Cargo Rack. I have a 2007 Supra Sunsport 24V.

Just posted a used one on eBay

[Sluggo]

What model and year boat did it come off of? Standard Xtreme tower or progressive? Any attempts to fix or replace the bent pole?

[jonyb]

As much as I hated to do it, I filed a claim with my insurance when the Z5 on my boat was bent. It was hit so hard (by I don't know what) that I had to beat it off the rack with a hammer. Tower wasn't damaged at all, just bent the crap out of the rack. New one was just shy of $1800 with truck freight from the manufacturer in FL. I went through a dealer that had it drop shipped.

[Jeffk]

Just lowered the price on mine to $1400 with a little room to work if still interested. I really want to get some additional options for my boat before season starts and want to sell the cargo rack first. You can email me at [email protected] or call 336-202-500091979198