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Tue Sep 2 17:21:43 1997
Derek I have an '88 Donzi Minx.
It is 21' with a 350 magnum engine and Merc. outdrive. It is yellow and
white and it is running at Lake Tahoe. I would like you hear from other
Minx owners.
Thu Sep 4 16:03:07 1997
Donn Booth Hi, Great web page.
Hope it expands and serves it's purpose. I enjoyed reading the input.
I see you are looking for information on 1968 and earlier. I'm interested
in the line from the beginning through the " Chrishom era" . Anyone have
any information or catalog on the early 80's 22' Criterion SS or II? I
understand that while the Chrishoms' (Teleflex) owned and operated Donzi,
they only produced about 45 to 50 boats a year, some trick, HUH!
FYI The 1972 Evinrude and Mercury OB catalogs and adv. feachured the
16' OB. Rudder Magazine for July 1965, page 33 ran a boat test on the 16'
also. My name is Donn. I'm from central NY and have a 16' ski-sportbuilt
july 1968 and registered as a 1969 (was it called that then or a Sweet
16?). Holmon Moody 289 Ford and Volvo 270 drive, dark green hull and white
deck w/appropiate strips. Please contact me at donn@mail.odyssey.net
Thanks Donn
Mon Sep 8 11:13:57 1997
Forrest Coile I can't believe
that I missed this web site until now. This is where I want to be. I am
the original owner of a '72 Donzi 16 Ski Sporter with factory MerCruiser
888 (302 Ford), bought it new for $7200, I even have all of the brouchures
from back then. Also, I recently picked up a '77 Donzi X-18 with 350 Chev
and TRS outdrive. The X-18 need some work before it ready fr the water.
It's missing the chrome-plated bronze stern lifting eye. If anyone has
an original lifting eye that they would like to part with, or knows where
to find one, please let me know. Also, in the Aronow family, I have a fully
restored '72 Magnum 27 Sport, that is often seen running around the Big
Bend area (Apalachee Bay) of the Florida panhandle.
9/9/97 5:24:38 PM Forrest Coile
Robert, The 18' is a better boat. Handles rough water better, doesn't bounce
as much, handles higher power betterthan the 16. Don't get me wrong! I
love the sixteen. I'm the original owner of a near mint 1972 Donzi Ski
Sporter with a factory MerCruiser small-block Ford. Also, I have a few
friends with 18' Donzi's. One of these is a X-18 . He keeps a built 400
small-block under the hatch powering a speedmaster equipped 280 Volvo drive
with power-trim. This boat nothing short of fantastic. No doubt it will
walk all over my 16' Donzi but a the same speeds in rough water he will
be sippin' a "cool one" and I will soaked in with my "cool one." The 18
Donzi hull is essentially an extended 16 Donzi hull.Forrest
Coile,Tallahassee, FL
9/9/97 6:24:58 PM Michael,
theWebster Hi, excuse me please, just testing the new arrangement
here! Everyone, please note the new REGISTRY is now open and collecting
information; please submit your boat info. Thanks! -m
208.149.225.19
9/18/97 11:16:41 PM Michael
Slavin Another test, and a big Thank You to all of you who
have sent in registration forms and made arrangements to get photos up
here as well - you know who you are!
208.149.225.15
9/24/97 9:19:26 PM Gene
Schmidt I have a '74 18' 2+3. If anyone is looking for original
seats, I was able to find a fellow in North Florida who worked for Donzi
from the mid/late 60s on and still has all patterns. He made a perfect
set of seats for my boat. E-mail me if anyone needs the particulars. Gene
(gene@gulf.net)
205.160.70.221
9/30/97 4:58:30 PM Ira
Paskow I am looking for information on the Donzi peanut. if
anyone has any please send to my E-mail. thanks.
209.86.14.250
10/1/97 11:20:52 AM Howard
Ochs Everyone can look at the pictures I scanned here: http://www.wetstuff.com/donzi/ads.html
The "AD" pictures are scanned from very poor copies of old Donzi ads. Sorry
about the quality, that's how we got them! There is also scans of original
"price" sheets from 1969. These are authentic and very interesting, especially
some of the power options available. There are also some more photos of
David Ochs' Donzi (my Brother), both finished and during restoration. The
webmaster hasn't had time to categorize them yet, but he placed them there
temporarily so everyone had a chance to see them. Hope you enjoy!
205.163.5.72
10/3/97 11:43:50 AM Donn
Ira Paskow, Please tell me what a 'Donzi peanut' is?
209.2.248.88
10/3/97 11:32:41 PM Hank
I own a 1970 18ft Donzi. The gelcoat is showing its age. It is yellow with
a black stripe. I was thinking of a new finish and would also like to change
colors. Can any of you tell me the best process to refinish gelcoat?
205.139.151.254
10/4/97 10:55:09 PM Dave
Swisher I thought it might be of interest to know that I found
two 1966 16' Donzi's on the on-line boat trader for $5,495. Also a 1968
fully restored Donzi $12,500. I've never seen the boats I just found the
ads.
208.205.165.41
10/6/97 3:59:23 PM Greg "Diamond"
Needs Good Home! She is a '73 Donzi 18' 2+3 Hull #18418 Red sides, White
bottom & deck and a Red Stripe. The Interior is excellent! She runs
with a Built 350 which turned 460 HP on the Dyno! MSD ignition, Edelbrock
Intake, Holley Carb, Cast Aluminum Manifolds, through-hull with exhaust
tips, & External water pick-up. The Outdrive has been modified with
Hydraulic trim & tilt. Steering is accomplished with a twin Hynautic
set-up. (Smooth, Safe, and Hands-Free, so you can pick bugs from your teeth)
Power is pushed through a Volvo 280 Upper, then down through a Volvo E-Drive
Lower (the E-Drive Looks like a Speedmaster) I have not propped the boat
since I installed the E-drive, but I did run it with a friend's 4 bladed
prop to test. I had no problem seeing 65 MPH on a hand held GPS (although
my eyes were watering & I was making "G-Force" faces. This prop ran
far too low in the rpms. I need $10,500. Call me (313)671-7832 (Grosse
Ile, MI) I am moving up-state with-in the month so call soon if interested.
144.29.1.2
10/7/97 9:56:29 PM Frank
C I owned a special addition 1969 donzi 16 2+3 she was all
white and had the metal donzi aranow racing emblem on her hull. Powered
with a 302 ford and moody drive. In her time she did speeds of 52mph. I
recently sold my big 28 ft cruiser to buy another love of my life donzi.
Not an oldie but a classic just the same a 1996 classic 16 with a 4.3 v/6
and She rides the same as the old one just a little faster with a 205hp
and a 23"pitch lazer prop I push the speedo just a tab of 62 mph great
boats and shes a 2+2 yellow and white 207.79.35.38
10/8/97 5:40:26 PM Peter
Avelini Hi, my name is Peter Avelini. I live in Stuttgart/Germany.
I am glad that I found this forum. Congratulation to the creator. This
was a great Idea. We own a Donzi 18 2+3 that we bought in the 80's in Florida.
The boat is situated permanently in Hvar/Croatia. The Hull is in perfect
condition, but the engine -Mercruiser 260- and O/D needs more and more
work every year. Since there is allmost no support like boat dealers or
workshops in Croatia I decided that it might be best to build in a complete
new unit. If anyone could tell me which engine I should get and where in
the US I can order one that would be from great help to me. Does anybody
know if there was a windscreen option originally available? I also am looking
for new upholstery. Thanks for any help in advance. 195.232.39.17
10/9/97 10:39:45 PM Noel
As a past owner of 4 Donzis (and there will surely be more), I must say
they are by far the finest personal pleasurecraft ever made. I had the
following: 1975 Baby with a 200 Evinrude - what a blast; air-time was my
favorite space to be in. 1975 X-18; I actually had both of these at the
same time and lived on Lake Austin, Texas with my roommate Kent who had
an 18' 2+3. At the time we were the only Donzis in Austin - all in our
back yard on the lake. This was during 1979. I went to Florida in 1980,
sank both Donzis (very interesting stories - didn't flip them - beat the
baby to a cracked hull; it took a heck of a beating for 2 full years before
finally giving up). In 1991 I bought a 1988 Minx - one of 8. What a gem.
Now I'm back in Texas and can't wait to get another; it will probably be
a 21 GT with enough horsepower to do 90+. I can't help it. These things
are designed to cut the water like a hot knife going through butter.
207.87.145.29
10/10/97 5:49:41 PM Peter
Avelini, Stuttgart/Germany
I know that my Donzi is only about
half as old as the other registered ones. But for me it is still old enough.
I didn't even think that there might be so many other Donzi around out
of the sixties or seventies. I was really impressed when I found this site!!
I actually have never seen another classic Donzi but mine because they
are so rare here (Croatia). Could you maybe tell me if there is a big difference
in quality between the model of 1981 an the earlier onces. I am asking
because I am planning to do bigger investments into that boat (new engine+OD
etc) and I would rather than change the hull for an earlier one. Also you
could maybe give an answer to the following phenomenon. If my Donzi drives
between about 30 mph and 45 mph it starts jumping even without any waves,
like if it starts swinging in a certain frequency. If there are little
waves up to about one meter high waves it is driving perfectly. If I drive
slower it stops swinging. Could that be because of the trimtabs? Is it
better not to have trimtabs? Or is it a problem that occures in the 18
ft only, not in the 16 ft? Do you know if the center riser exhaust would
fit under the original engine cover, because I saw some changes in that
area in the later brochures? -- Peter Avelini, Stuttgart/Germany 208.149.225.19
10/17/97 10:00:49 PM Bill
Bulck Am looking for information &/or boat for a customer
of mine. 1966 16' Donzi Classic. Was before my time in the industry, and
information is scarce. Would appreciate any info on boat, specs, availabilty
of boats for sale Thank you!! Big Bill
152.163.204.7
10/18/97 5:20:45 PM don
dean Hey BOB, why don't you write about your 25' Magnum? Why
don't you write about the picture you sent the RESISTRY that shows my Donzi
18, Clif's Donzi and the excellent yellow 18 footer that's in the background.
Wasn't the picture taken at Clif's house? Interesting there is a "Donzi
Row" in southern Wisconson/northern Illinois. Pretty far piece from NMB.
You'd better get used to this e-mail and internet stuff because now that
our boats are on it, you're going to get lot of hits. Why, because I think
you might be among the most well read of the Donzi and Magnum crowd. You've
done more research than anyone I know. You've owned more types of Arranow
boats than anyone I know, too. Send the REGISTRY a picture of the Magnum.
That might interest those who want to get into something more family sized.
See you later, Don
207.211.81.26
10/24/97 8:01:57 PM Ralph
Savarese I Have an 1966 18ft 2+3 since new always ran Fords,
originally 165 Intercepter than a few 302s. I had changed the Eaton outdrive
about 8 years ago to a volvo 270 due to a lack of parts and I still have
a new bidirectional shift spool for it if any body is interested it was
a common problem with those eatons, But I miss that outdrive it was so
simple and it flipped over to change sheer pins!!
Now in 1996 I started running a stock 350 chevy target crate motor
with volvo set up.I modified the 270 by blocking off the water pickup and
installing a springfield bullet running a 14x22cupped ss turning 4500rpm
aprox 65mph it was clocked at 62mph with 3 people a full tank and in calm
water. (We all know that Donzi's go faster in a chop). Basically I would
like
to restore the boat does any body know what it's worth! I need some advice
on types of paint and replacing the weak core wood in the bow. Other than
that the boat is perfect and I would never give it up it has been part
of my life since I was 1 year old and now have pictures of my son in the
drivers seat at the same age now 31 years later. 153.35.33.228
10/25/97 12:36:56 PM John
Letscher Hey Peter in Germany- I have an 1983 18 2+3. My boat
also starts bouncing at about 40 mph. The trim tabs aren't the problem,
they are the solution. I use the tabs to keep the boat from bouncing. When
I bought my boat I was trying to figure out why it had tabs. Now that I
have them I wouldn't own one without them. The tabs are also great for
slow cruising around 15 - 25 mph. The boat just slices through afternoon
lake chop.
12.67.129.188
10/25/97 12:56:35 PM John
Letscher LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOME - I have a beautiful 1983
Donzi 18 2+3. It's been my pride and joy for the last 3 years. All my friends
have big offshore boats, but I still get the most looks and compliments
at the dock. This was my fifth boat and it is the best thing I've ever
owned. This is a very happy and sad time in my life. We just had a baby
and my wife wants us to get a bigger boat. Unfortunately I can't afford
2 boats (although this would be my first choice). If anyone knows someone
thats looking for a great 18 classic, have them email me or call me at
847-587-4830. PS: GREAT WEB SITE!! Here are the specs: 1983 Donzi 18 classic
2+3. Mint condition and meticulously maintained. Original interior. Unique
wrap around dash upolstery. New professionally built 406 - 450 HP motor.
Built with all the best parts. New custom Stainless marine Header. Runs
great. Starts first time, every time. Idles at 600 RPM. Tops out at 74
mph (gaffrig speedo) at 5500RPM. Heavy duty Mercruiser Alpha SS drive (built
by Mel Riggs, Fond du lac WI. He knew and raced against Don Aronow in the
old days). New covers (full and cockpit with matching stripe) and carpet.
Matching Vanguard Trailer. Asking $11,000.
12.67.129.188
10/28/97 7:54:47 AM Steve
Avery I am the proud owner of a 1969 Hornet and just wanted
to comment that 1998 is just around the corner and would like to know if
I have to wait to register my boat. It's one of three built in 1969 and
came equipped with a HMM 400hp 427 with V-drive. If I have to wait I will.
I look forward to sharing my experience and information with others. I
have all original documentation re. Motor Manual, Original Sales Brochure
for 1969 Line-Up as well as the 1969 Hornet Brochure and Price List. 192.48.97.10
10/28/97 7:05:35 PM john
trudeau jr looking for information on eighties hornet 111.
If you have any specifications or photos please let me know.
207.210.90.12
10/30/97 11:49:29 AM Bob
S. Hello Peter in Germany. I have a 1987 18 2+3 with a 350
Magnum and Alpha drive. My boat also starts to porpoise at mid-range speeds,
when I trim the drive out even a little. I use the trim tabs to compensate,
although I've been told the cause for the bouncing has to do with the propeller
I am running, currently a 15" X 19" cleaver. This type of prop apparently
lifts the stern, and causes the bounce. I intend to buy a 14 3/4" X 21"
Mirage (by Mercruiser) prop, which supposedly will cure the bounce and
allow trimming out the drive more. Regarding your proposed repowering,
the Mercruiser web site provides data on several new 350 Magnums, each
of which should work well in your boat. My boat was built with the center
rise exhaust system, so it should fit under your engine cover. 169.71.1.10
11/2/97 7:40:16 PM frank
mcfadden i have 1969 18 ft with a 302 ford hillman and moody
and a 270-t volvo 152.163.206.219
11/8/97 8:27:06 PM Bill
Bulck I am looking for a 16' Donzi, Mid 60s Vintage. Anyone
with information please e-mail me at Bigbill800@aol.com.
152.163.204.7
11/11/97 6:25:37 PM Barry
Kamp I need to modify my engine hatch to accommodate the new
engine in my 1969 18' 2+3. Does anyone have a Ferrari hood on their boat?
I have only seen one on a late 80s 2+3. A picture would be a great help.
Please E-mail me if you know where I can get one. Thanks. 152.163.205.87
11/14/97 7:04:04 PM C.Gross
Planning on restoring a 67 18' 2+3 this winter, any info or assistance
on hull refurbishing would be appreciated. Also my boat has the optional
windshield, not sure if Im going to keep it, if anyone interested lets
talk.
152.163.206.89
11/15/97 6:39:54 PM Jim
I can't believe that I just stumbled on to this web site. Keep up the great
work! I guess you could say that we are a Donzi family. We have a 1993
Sweet 16 with a 302 ford for Mother to put around in. A Matching 1993 22ft.
Classic with a 502 Chevy for my Dad , and I have a 1969 18ft. Classic with
a 302 Holman and Moody and dual quads. These three red and white beauties
really turn heads when people pass our dock on Lake Okoboji in Iowa!
206.72.42.43
11/15/97 6:43:49 PM Scott
Stewart I hope I'm not just wasting space here as I don't own
a Donzi. I was given your address by Michael Slavin as he has done a site
for my business which is a propeller shop. Proper Pitch is the name of
my business, I know that unfortunately most boat owners need this type
of service once in a while so I thought I would drop a line. If you would
like any information please visit my web site at http://www.properpitch.com
You can also see more of Michael's great work.
Thank You, Scott Stewart
204.183.208.109
11/17/97 8:16:14 PM jeffrey
Wow! What a Great page! It's great to read about everyone's interests.
I've got a 1990 24' Black Widow with a 370 horse 454 and I absolutely love
it. It's yellow and white and in very good shape. I'd love to find some
original company literature on this boat, but so far I've not been able
to. I think it would be a nice piece to have with the boat. If anyone has
a 1990 brochure, please please please let me know. It would be worth some
money to me. I'd also like to hear from anyone interested in talking performance
Donzi's, especially those who have Black Widows. Thanks and I hope to hear
from you
208.132.96.90
11/17/97 8:31:37 PM Mark
Boudos My brother and i own a 1969 18 2+3 We bought it in 1985
and have restored it. It is white with a kelly green stripe. It has a 351
Ford Winsor it original Interceptor exhaust manifolds and a Volvo 270 outdrive
152.163.194.236
11/18/97 10:54:41 AM Gene
Schmidt I am looking for a "speed master" lower unit for my
270 Volvo outdrive. Does anyone know how to find one either new or used?
Gene
198.69.79.118
11/20/97 10:04:46 PM Don
McClain I owned a 16' Donzi that had a V-Drive and I repowered
it with a 351 Windsor. Lost a lot of rudders with this set up but it would
move. I now have another 1966 16' powered with a ford 289 hooked to a Volvo
outdrive. This setup should have been in a shrimpboat. I have built a 351
w 325 HP to go into it with a Merc outdrive, All I need to do is rebuild
the transom to make it fit. Don @713\743-1233 Houston
208.142.201.66
11/21/97 8:04:23 PM Ralph
Savarese Don McClain why do you say that Volvo belongs in a
shrimp boat I have a 1974 volvo with a 350 chevy and i allways beat the
hell out of it doing 65mph and it has never been appart!!I dont get the
point! Does any body know any way possible for all us classic donzi owners
to get together to have a company make us the original classic stickers.
153.35.28.92
11/25/97 7:52:28 AM Jim
Cancil I've found a batch of the 'DONZI' stickers. There are
both 3" tall (for your trailer) and 4" tall ones for the side of the boat.
Black on white. $5 per set + $3 postage. I have them on #345.
204.183.209.5
11/28/97 6:43:36 PM Gary
anybody who owns a z-25 1986 to 1988 respond to swap ideas and tips on
our beloved boats
152.163.205.104
12/7/97 3:40:31 PM Tim
Morris In 1975 I went on search for a Donzi. I located an excellent
example in Muskoka (Canada) which proved to be one of the first (of 2)
imported in 1965. The boat had and Eaton outdrive with added chain lift
and an interceptor engine. Over the next few years I restored the hull
and interior while updating the engine and drive to a 350 Volvo combination
- the thing would leap out of the water. By 1986 I had become concerned
for the safety of my children, then aged 3 and 2 due to the lack of interior
freeboard. I sold it, went to Florida and purchased a new 1987
206.186.217.206
12/8/97 10:13:27 PM CGross1600@AOL.Com
For those of you interested in replacing decals on your older Donzi, here
is a contact at Donzi that I have found very helpful. Her Name is Helen
and is a knowledgable parts manager. Reach her at 800-446-6725. In case
your wondering the Donzi stickers for a 67 18' 2+3 are 17 bucks ea., as
well the England and USA flags are 17 ea. also, if anyone else is working
on a similar project I would like to share comments and concerns, thanks
152.163.213.247
12/9/97 9:37:36 PM Bryant Eat
your heart out people! I own a 1995 limited edition Blackhawk. On top of
that, I work for Donzi Marine as a product development engineer. Happiness
is never having to winterize your motor!
208.255.237.232
12/14/97 4:34:35 AM Mike
Devlin If anyone would like to know why I have not included
a photo with the registration of my 67 Hornet. Perception,shame,pride,
and mostly lack of power ! My hunch is she's hull #279 not #2792 like it
reads on it's last Vermont registration. If anyone can help me with any
info. on the original power plant,paint job, and history of my boat,thank
you. I will be posting photo's as her restoration gets underway. I have
some of the original doc., including a registration certificate from 03/08/82
? Blue Hemi !
204.97.171.51
12/16/97 1:58:25 PM Cliff
I have a 1987 Minx - but it is 20 feet long not 21 feet. Great boat that
is unique. I understand from Donzi that only 150 were ever built - some
in the 60's and then in 87 and 88. Due to so many management changes at
Donzi over the years they didn't seem to have any detailed records. If
anyone else has any info it would be appreciated. I am also looking for
a 16 footer for restoration so if anyone has any contacts relative to this
please let me know. 198.133.22.18
12/16/97 7:54:49 PM Bob
Griffin I have an 18 ft 2+3 that I am trying to restore. The
gas tank under the floor has a hole in it so I am trying to separate the
hull and the topside. It appears that the hull is anchored to the topside
by some fiberglass matting in the front and in the center floor well. Has
anybody separated the two or is there another trick to replacing the gas
tank.Please E-Mail any help to BBear953@AOL.com Thanks 152.163.201.6
12/17/97 2:00:45 PM Bob
Griffin I am looking for parts for my '67 18ft 2 + 3 classic.
When I bought this boat it had a scoop on the engine hatch and hood locks.
Someone thought it was a car. I would like to find a hatch to replace it
I am also looking for a battery compartmen cover , which is under the rear
seat, and a stern light assembly. I could also use a source for rubrails
if anyone has replaced theirs. Any help would be appreciated Thanks bgriffin@macdermid
206.105.178.132
12/19/97 11:24:28 PM Willy
Wiegman I have a 1996 Classic 16 with the 4.3 liter Merc and
outdrive and the shift interrupter sticks so that it stalls a lot unless
you jiggle the shift handle like crazy which always upsets the passengers
because they think something is 'wrong'. My dealer says they all do that.
Anyone else have this problem or a solution? Great site.
152.163.197.38
12/20/97 8:17:15 PM Kent
Perroux Nice to see there are other DONZI Nuts here. I have
a 1983 18 2+3 Blue/White with Volvo 280/350 ci. I've had several engine
mishaps; dropped a valve trying to outrun a hydrostream, then a broken
rod racing the same darned boat. I stay away from that guy now and look
for the white caps. The engine is "bullet proof" now with all the hard
stuff. I've also propped it to reduce my rpm's. I've been through several
props but prefer running a 14.5-26 Mercury Chopper on my Volvo 280. (This
thing's got Bite) I go skiing, take it offshore for diving and run the
intracoastal waterways here. I try to follow most of the Florida Offshore
races, so if you see an 18' playing "hopscotch" there, it's probably me.
These are not the fastest boats, but I have had several larger 20'+ heavily
marketed sport boats chicken out when the going gets tough. In a Donzi,
you just grit your teeth as you add more throttle :) 132.170.24.24
12/20/97 8:20:52 PM Kent
Perroux Nice to see there are other DONZI Nuts here. I have
a 1983 18 2+3 Blue/White with Volvo 280/350 ci. I've had several engine
mishaps; dropped a valve trying to outrun a hydrostream, then a broken
rod racing the same darned boat. I stay away from that guy now and look
for the white caps. The engine is "bullet proof" now with all the hard
stuff. I've also propped it to reduce my rpm's. I've been through several
props but prefer running a 14.5-26 Mercury Chopper on my Volvo 280. (This
thing's got Bite) I go skiing, take it offshore for diving and run the
intracoastal waterways here. I try to follow most of the Florida Offshore
races, so if you see an 18' playing "hopscotch" there, it's probably me.
These are not the fastest boats, but I have had several larger 20'+ heavily
marketed sport boats chicken out when the going gets tough. In a Donzi,
you just grit your teeth as you add more throttle :) 132.170.24.24
12/21/97 4:29:00 AM Torben
Wolff Hi there I'm a danish boater looking for all info on
a Donzi 185 sportboat I got a farely good bargin on. The boat is still
situated in Florida so I'm not able to see the boat - only on pictures!
The description is: The boat is a bowrider, 18,5 feet and equipped with
a Merc. 4.3 LX (205HP) inboard engine. The boat is a sportsboat same style
as SeaRay 180 or Bayliner 1850 and I'm going to use it for waterskiing
and fun. So fare I have not been able find any descriptions on this boat
but I recon that it must be an early Medallion type of boat. Can anybody
confirm that Donzi made a sportboat with this specs in 1996? What about
the quality? How is quality compared with SeaRay which is considered the
best in Denmark. Any problems with Donzi (production/hull/engine/sttering)?
I very much welcome every info on this boat Best regards Torben Wolff i3700@dialip.csc.dk
147.29.40.22
12/27/97 7:14:59 PM PT
Wolf Am looking for a clean '94 Black Hawk. If you know of
one for sale, please call 508 760-3536 (Cape Cod). Thanks!
207.79.35.45
12/30/97 10:58:03 AM Kent
Perroux Hank, about your fading gelcoat, try wetsanding with
1000 grit emery. Donzi classics have a good amount of gelcoat and there
should be good color under the oxidation. Barry Kemp, for hood clearances
you have several choices. If you want to keep it original looking, you
can take a picture to most fiberglass shops and have one made. A simple
option to to make a trip to your local speed shop for bolt-ons. Leave your
Email address and I can send you a picture of mine with a bolt on. |
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