Palatka pic's

[CrackerJack]

Mark, your friends Naomi, Carole and Bob Witty, from All About Boats. Thanks for a great weekend. Here are some pictures my son took.
Here is a link to a video i took Click here (http://www.donzi.net/photos/16.mpg)

Did not get any pictures of a new member
Jim & Jenny they had a minor problem and were
able to enjoy a ride with Mark.

First is Mark and Naomi
http://www.donzi.net/photos/jkeefe01.jpg

second is Mark's new 3250 Daytona
http://www.donzi.net/photos/jkeefe02.jpg

Third is Nate, Kelly and his dog Kitty
http://www.donzi.net/photos/jkeefe03.jpg

In an Aronow of some Heritage.
Fourth is of Scott (Madpoodle & Ted)
http://www.donzi.net/photos/jkeefe04.jpg

Ted (500HP)
http://www.donzi.net/photos/jkeefe05.jpg

Sixth is me drying the hull
http://www.donzi.net/photos/jkeefe06.jpg

Last is are we having fun?
http://www.donzi.net/photos/jkeefe07.jpg

[Last Tango]

Great shots, Jack and Brandon! Man, I had a BALL!!!!! this weekend. I wish I could take credit for the weather we had and the perfect water conditions. Got both of my boats home before dark. Thanks for the cake and the comradrie. See you soon!
Mark :cool:

[boldts]

Jkeefe,
Thanks a bunch. Sitin here in COLD OHio and appreciating the pictures tremendously. Looks like a great time was had by all. MadPoddle, looks like the X-18 is broke in and running top notch. Even though I own a Classic, the cruiser is a dynomite looking family boat. Nothin flys like a Donzi. Nice and level! :D :eek: :D

[HP 600SC]

Mark,
I had an awesome time!!!!
Every one is so fun and nice to be around!
thank you for putting it all together.
I really want to go to Lake George FL.
very soon.....please everyone make the effort
to be there. Everyone check your schedules
and post what works for us all.
Scott, thank you for the awesome ride today!
and for giving me the X-18 fever again.
Looking forward to the First annual
"SEADOGS" meet ASAP!
Jack, I am looking into supercharging now that your "MONSTER" 16 blew by me...
how much did that nitrous kit cost you?
I was running 87MPH when you passed me!!!
You might want to beef up your steering running those speeds now.
I deleted the post about Sanford and will
start a new one about lake George FL. when
we all agree on a date!
James, you guy's were great,
call me if I can help you.
Nate, cool Rabco....always fun with you guys.
Forrest and Big Gris and WayLo you missed
this one....no excuses accepted on the next
one....be there or be square!
Ted M.

[CrackerJack]

HP500-22,
You may have been doing only 87, but I had
a full tank of gas and wasn't trimmed right.
16's rule and 22's drool. Jack (Blue Nitrous)

[bverd]

I am soooo bummed I had to work this weekend. Looks like you guys had a great time. As I write this from the terminal at LAX, I thought I would share photo of my weekend (http://www.verd.com/photos/P0003265a.jpg). Man how things have changed.

HP500, what a great looking boat.
jkeefe, is that you airborne. WOW :eek: :eek: I want a ride with you.
--Brad

[BERTRAM BOY]

Wowwwww Cool pics Jack.....Did I mention that it's 28 degrees up here..... Burrrr.
:D :D :D I hate you guys...
BERTRAM BOY

[BigGrizzly]

I'm sorry I missed one especially a good one. I do miss my Donzi brithers and sisters. I had some other commitments, I just had to get done. With thoes speeds I'm goind to can the blower motor and put in a old engine from slitly bent up F16, that didn't land well.

Whishing i had been there.
Randy

[mattyboy]

nice pics,
looks like everyone had a good time.
you guys should really dress warmer, it is almost thanksgiving don't want to get sick now! man the water was like glass!
nice aerial photos jkeefe!

Matt

[clayman]

Hey everyone,
Wow, What a great weekend. What a nice group of people. I think Jennifer enjoyed the ride in Marks boat a little more than the 18'. Teds boat is awesome. Hopefull, here are some pics I took
Jim

this should be the picture of Jennifer in the back of Marks boat with Jack in the Background

[GEOO]

Jack,
Great Photo's & Video!!!
What engine, drive combo? How big of a NOS Kit? How fast? GEOO :eek:

[CrackerJack]

Geoo.
Sorry, this was a digital movie my son
was taking of Ted from Marks 3250. They were doing about 45 and I came by at WOT. At the
end of the day we were looking at the clip and Ted humored me. This was a good fantasy
and since we live near fantasyland. We must
have got caught up in the illusion.
Nothing special, except being a Donzi.
Having more fun than I expected, Jack

[clayman]

Ok , I am not sure which one this is,
http://www.donzi.net/photos/jspiroff2.jpg
this one is a cool old house we passed on the St. Johns http://www.donzi.net/photos/jspiroff3.jpg
THis is my Donzi girl with Jack in the background http://www.donzi.net/photos/jspiroff4.jpg
and this is another of Jack http://www.donzi.net/photos/jspiroff5.jpg

[Forrest]

I see that I did miss the fun. We got back in to Ft. Lauderdale too late on Saturday from a ten-day cruise on the Zaandam to make it up to Palatka. We'll be ready for the next one!

Now Jack, without doing a shot of Nate's Jagermister, put your hand on a stack of Donzi catalogs and swear to tell the truth . . . how fast??? :eek:

[riverrat]

that '16 is how fast? with what power? Man I thought Ted's '22 was the fastest classic around. Great pic's guys looked like fun!!

also,I guess the air shots were jumping wakes. NO FEAR!! gotta luv it! :D :D

[CDMA]

So this means forrest pocket rocket isn't the fastest 16 anymore. I still think Geoo has the fastest classic at 95.2. As far as I can tell the fastest 22 is the one in lake George with the HP500 whipple with Ted not far behind. I am hoping my procharged ASD-6 22 will be up there as well. Well I guess that means the cat is out of the bag... I just got a Procharger for a Carbed 454 or 502...still no engine but I have the blower...backwards huh.

Chris

[HP 600SC]

ROFLOL!!!!!!
OK gang go back to the top and read Jack's
post's......all of them! http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/forum/smilies/happy40.gif GOT YA!

[Jamesbon]

Wonderful job Mark! We had a great time :D Looking forward to the "Silver Spring" trip (?) in a couple weeks.

Nate, Kelly & Kitty

[CrackerJack]

Ted,
You made me a legend in my own mine.
With good wind, strong current, cool temp,
low humidity, and light chop I can possibly
get double nickel. May not be real quick
but with good camera shots it looks good.
The air pic's are real. Jack

[BERTRAM BOY]

Hey Jack,
At least this time, it looks like you landed back in the water.......
BERTRAM BOY
:D :D :D

[HP 600SC]

Jack, I saw your boat launch a few times,
you dont have to tell me the shots are real!
your boat was formerly owned by Evel Kinevel.
Seriously....you need to wear your kill swich
lanyard all the time! I do....and I have seen
the tragic results when not worn!
Everyone WEAR YOUR KILL SWICH LANYARDS!!!

[Shanghied Again]

Sorry I missed everyone, We left Florida Saturday from Pompono beach, We had a 4.30 flight back to cold land. :(

[CrackerJack]

Ted,
Have had Jetski's and it is always on.
Cliff,
A little tricky, the channels are sometimes narrow, and real shallow outside. Plus all the crab traps. But was able to keep my shoes dry.

[CrackerJack]

Heading to Porkey's!!!!

[Last Tango]

Didn't I see this same scene in the movie "Arthur", or was it in "Back to School"?
Mark :cool:

[SundanceKid]

Does anyone know what Mark is running for power? We have a 3250 SS with a pair of 300 HP Yanmar's w/ B3's and can run about 55.

[Last Tango]

"Tango Maru", Donzi Z3250 Daytona, MY2000
Length 33.8ft, 38 ft overall with bow pulpit and stern diving platform (holds 1 jet ski)
Disp. 11,500lbs
Twin 454 Mag MPI's, 385HP each, Bravo One's with Mirage Plus 21P props. Closed Cooling for each engine, Quick and Quiet exhaust systems, K-Plane trim tabs, ... 200 gals 93 octane when full (100 each side). Full Gaffrig gauges on the console (match my Classic 18)
With low tanks, light load, open pipes, and cool air, we have seen 57 MPH (GPS), so far, at 4700 RPM indicated.
Going for 60+ on a cold day with light air, empty water and holding tanks, 15 gallons of fuel per side.
All I really wanted was to beat 55mph.
Other cool stuff:
Hot water heater, A/C and heat, 9K generator, microwave, electric stove, three sinks, two showers, pressure toilet, wet bar outside, AM/FM/CD and remotes and 10 disc changer, TV/VCR/cable/phone/DVD player, two refridgerators, sleeps 6, shower big enough for two, headroom below for Micheal Jordan.
Custom paint, custom graphics, all Daytona options and fabrics and seat design. Stunning red carpet above and below, full enclosure with read fabric on Bimini, tinted windows on windshield and plastic curtains. MUCH MUCH more!!!!!!

Mark

[clayman]

Mark your boat is pretty sweet. Jenny wants to trade?
James

[SundanceKid]

It's official, Donzi makes the fastest cruiser on the water! :D

[Last Tango]

Thanks, Gang,
I really appreciate the comments on the boat. I really LOVE this one (well, I REALLY love my 18, too). I stop every morning on the way to work and on the way home to see it in it's slip and go aboard and just, well, touch everything and walk the foredeck and go below to sit at the setee and just absorb it. It is just amazing the power it has over me. I won't be trading off the 18 either, but it is just comforting to have this bigger boat and know I can go anywhere, anytime, and get there quickly, comfortably, and safely. Yeah, it sucks down the gas pretty good when you open up the throttles, but I have never had a complaint about the boat being short on any feature. Even Jen took a turn at the helm at Palatka. She had never driven ANY boat, was a bit apprehensive to take the helm, but her complaint wasn't the boat, it was the surprise drafting her to the wheel that worried her. She was awesome for a first ty at an already fast moving boat, in tight traffic, on strange water. I sat next to her and felt completely completely relaxed, even with a novice at h wheel. Says a lot for Jen, says a lot for a great boat.
Mark :cool: