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harbormaster
01-07-2003, 07:51 AM
I was perusing the net and found this center console Zboat with a cuddy cabin. I had not seen this one before.
Owen, Is this in our model listing? Anyone have any information on this model boat?
http://www.donzi.net/photos/zcenterconsole.jpg
Formula Jr
01-07-2003, 08:17 AM
I called it the F-33 (87-92)
http://www.donzi.net/photos/osaffell565.jpg
Its still in the old 7.9 list format which I'm converting over to the html page format.
Your photo is much better than mine.
Hotspare
01-07-2003, 10:48 AM
This F-33 in all her glory with full spes can be seen in the 1989 Donzi Portfolio, Pg 26/27 ... Looks to be an Identical match ..... would be glad to share any additional info as indicated in the (89) broshure ...... Later,,, Bruce.
Budmann
01-07-2003, 11:35 AM
Nice boat. Too heavy. We built this boat for about 4 or five years, but couldn't get enough horsepower on it. The boat ran pretty good with the V-8 outboards, but we know how dependable those were. The mold got sold to Stratos. They now make the same boat(or used to) but I think they pulled some weight out of it. Last specs showed more speed than we ever got out of it. Great rough water boat.
kk89z33
01-09-2003, 08:50 PM
Budmann, Is this not a Z-33 with a different deck? Did Stratos get the Z-33 moulds too?
kk89z33
01-09-2003, 08:53 PM
sorry, ment Mold!!
BRADS
01-11-2003, 07:45 PM
Hey Guys,
I've been lurking too long and had to re register.
Anyway I own an 1988 F33. The boat is heavy and with all the stuff I've added we can only get low 50's light on fuel with 1997 250 EFI mercs.
A 89 Brochure I have list's the boat at 5300, that has to be really dry.
I love the boat though, I first saw one in 1989 when they ran one from Seattle to Juneau Ak. I was stationed in Petersburg when they came through and I later read about the run in a boating mag.
Its a SUV on the water and I think it has more room than the new 35 ZF and I can afford this one and love the lines. The bottom could use more rocker, when your running in a following sea you have to be real careful not to stuff the bow.
I think stratos stopped production in 1998. I called them a few years ago to inquire about the molds and the people I spoke too had no idea what I was talking about. :confused:
Take care
Brad
shawnv
01-24-2003, 06:40 PM
Hello, I also have a F-33 (1990) and love the boat, she is being repowered now with twin 2003-250hp fichts..I was wondering where I could read the 1989 or 1990 Donzi Portfolio that has info on the F-33?
Also if anyone is interested I will post all the data once the engines are on (fuel, use, speed, etc.)
Thanks,
Shawn
Team Hula Girl
01-24-2003, 06:57 PM
hey Shawn, you wouldn't happen to live on Davis Islands? there is one here that had no power a few weeks back. It looked like it was having a complete overhaul. If it is yours it looks like it is going to be really nice once she is done.
John
shawnv
01-25-2003, 08:51 PM
No, that's not me, I am on the east coast of Florida...my boat currently has 1990 Johnson 225's..she is going to love the 250 fichts...
BRADS
01-26-2003, 08:32 AM
Shawn,
I have an 89' Brochure, very limited info but as soon as HP sends my new all in one I'll scan it and post it.
Brad
shawnv
01-26-2003, 09:00 PM
Thank you, that would be great!
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