Brad's X-18 actually ran this year...

[Air 22]

To all those who know BVERD I was witness and pleased to ride in his X-18 today on the Potomac. From my 22 Classic we have actual running proof Photo's and Video of todays milestone!!! She looked great...photo's to be posted soon. Better late than never to run in a Donzi!!!

[BERTRAM BOY]

Soooo Brad, How did that cleaver prop work?
Inquiring minds want to know.
BERTRAM BOY :D :D :D



Feeling good in the North, 'cause I spent the day running the Criterion.

[Crazy Horse]

Yeah, I am glad to hear that the boat's been splashed too. Mr. Photo please send inquiring minds some jpgs soon.

[bverd]

Yes, I finally got the boat on the water and got it to do more then float. Still have a bit to do, but it was running and sounding great today on the Potomac.
http://web.verd.com/photos/donzi/Dsc02588.jpg
It is so much easier behind the camera. --bverd

[Craig]

Yeah, but that one picture looks awesome! The deck looks so good. DONZI should seriously consider building some more X-18's. "They's Way Cooooool!!!!!" I'm still wondering about the X-18 stripe. Looks like thats a 12"(+-) wide stripe. I thought the wide stripe came in the 80's, but the X-18's were built in the 70's. That's 2 X-18's I've seen that look like a wider stripe. Maybe its an optical illusion (I know I'm pretty close to needing glasses). Anybody know about the stripe dates??

[roadtrip se]

Very cool Brad. She was beautiful before and now she is gorgeous. Can't wait to see her run at the Awakening.

See you and Amy in the Keys...

Todd

[Forrest]

Great picture Brad! It looks like it was taken in front of, or just north of, Old Town Alexandria. Great boating up there, too. Just watch out for the logs!

Craig, you are right about the X-18 stripe, it was wider than the same year 16 or 18.

[bverd]

Okay, for you Madpoodle, here is a short clip (http://www.donzi.net/photos/MOV02581.MPG)(3MB) for your viewing pleasure.

Thanks all, it has been a long time coming.

Cliff, the cleaver is great. Love the hole shot and the mid range. Boat handles great with it. I haven't really been able to get on it just yet. Will keep you posted. I am running the cleaver in the clip above.

I was one happy camper yesterday just being on the water and having it running. Making a few changes this week and plan to be back out (no mater how cold it may be) this upcoming weekend for testing. --bverd

[Craig]

Thanks Forrest. My curiousity is satisfied. The X-18 looks cool with the wide stripe.

[GEOO]

Brad,

She looks great. Hope you get a few more run's in before the winter rolls in!!

[Wildfire]

Beautiful boat. Is that a repaint or gel? Forgive me if my question was already answered.

[smoothie]

Good looking,healthy sounding ride,I like the way your motor catches up with its self when you first give it the gas.... wink

[CDMA]

I was just amazed we got to see a picture :) wink

[boldts]

Brad, My 5 yr old daughter said it all when she saw the video. Look daddy, that Donzi is soooooo COOOOOOL. Play it again! After about 10 runs, we finally closed the window. Both of us smiling from ear to ear! :D