Huge thanks to Nick Miller!!!

[Chris-007]

A huge thank you to Nick Miller, VP of Marketing at Donzi!!!

I'm finally taking delivery on a new 28ZX that I bought on December 30th. I delayed delivery several times as there was no sense in rushing it with the lake still frozen here in Michigan. I also had to sell my 22ZX (congrats Daryl!).

This week I was having a minor dealer prep issue. Not totally unexpected when a new 2000 model year is being delivered in April of 2003. I called Nick with my concern and he and the customer service team had a solution in less than an hour. That was pretty impressive!!!

This is my second Donzi (second boat for that matter) and although I may not yet have the years of product loyalty that many Registry members do... I expect that I will.

Glad to see Donzi standing behind it's exceptional product!!! I hope to have some really good pics soon but here is a teaser - :D


http://www.donzi.net/photos/cfelton28ZX01.jpg

[tamburello]

Wow, that's a plush new ride to tear up the great lakes this summer! Nice to see a new Donzi arrive in Michigan. Now for the question everyone here wants to know. What's under the sunpad hatch to make this beauty move? Enjoy!

- Jeff

[Chris-007]

Twin 350 MPIs. - Not scorpions to be sure, but you gotta love the reflection graphics, and she has every other option. Can't get too picky when you are getting a great deal on a brand new 2000.

Hope to see 70...

[undertaker]

Chris,
I had the same boat and graphics as your 28ZX sold it and moved up to a 33ZX with high roller graphics, I saw 72 mph with twin 350 MAGs. The more hours I put on the boat the faster it went. Good luck with your new 28ZX. Any questions let me know glad to help you out, had the boat for 2 1/2 years.

Undertaker

[Brad Lyon]

Chris,

Ain't that gunna be a little bit big for Higgins Lake? I tried like hell to get my friend to buy your 22 for his place on Houghton Lake.

Brad

[Chris-007]

Not the biggest... I've seen a 29 Outlaw with a big twin drive on Higgins. Big tri-axle trailer with a perfect launch off the west DNR launch. Incidentally that DNR launch is only 1 mile from my place.

Higgins will only be my home base the first year. I want to break her in for the requisite 10 hours and get a complete feel for the stepped hull handling. Anyone running for the weekend on Higgins this summer should drop me an email.

I admit that with 55mph restriction, Higgins will leave me VERY hungry. I'll probably make a couple of road trips to Grand Traverse Bay and maybe over to Bay City. Next summer I'll probably trailer out of Westland to St. Clair, Lake Erie, and parts unknown. I hope to meet up with all you Michigan guys in short order. What a blast!!!

[turbo2256]

Chris,
Mabe we can hook up this year if I bring my new to me boat back this season for some fun in the great lakes.

[Chris-007]

Would definitely like to meet up turbo2256...

What are you running? Anybody else? There was talk of a Michigan event at Higgins Lake next year. We should get a list going so we don't miss anyone. If there is any interest I'll start a thread on it. :D

Regards,

[boldts]

Chris, I know the members on the East side of MI get together a couple times a summer on St. Clair and I try to come up from OH if possible. There was some thought about a preAOTH get together in May.

[Chris-007]

Thanks Scott! Glad to know there will be some gatherings. Look forward to meeting you.

Checked your club website... Please look for an email from me.

[boldts]

Chris, same here. I'll look for e-mail as soon as I get home tonight. I plan to pick my 22 Classic up after work if possible. Still a couple preseason things to do. :D :D :D :cool:

<small>[ April 03, 2003, 08:38 AM: Message edited by: boldts ]</small>

[Chris-007]

Anyone else running on Higgins Lake? Grand Traverse Bay?

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[Air 22]

Nice looking boat wink ...Bring it to Sarasota this fall for the DONZI rally :D

[Bryan Tuvell 33ZX]

Chris, she is beautiful.
Keep us posted....
You should have mentioned this thread when we spoke, I would have looked sooner.

Again, congrats.
Bryan

PS, that is looks like my initial trailer.

[Shanghied Again]

Chris what a great looking ride. I wish you the best with her. :D

[Darrell]

Love the graphics and that yellow stripe. Great looking boat wink , I bet you will love it. (Don't pass out the first time you fill it with gas) eek! eek!

Good Luck

Darrell

[Chris-007]

Thanks guys! Feels like I've been waiting forever for delivery. I will post some new pics as soon as I can. :D biggrin.

[BUIZILLA]

Chris, can you, Frank or Bryan elaborate more on these windscreen *cracks*?
Is it the screen itself? the molded windbreaker?
or what?

Inquiring minds wanna know...not that the 28ZX I saw today had any.. wink

J

[Bryan Tuvell 33ZX]

BUIZLLA
http://www.donzi.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=007021
Here is Chris's original question in which you refer, my number is listed, I love to talk Donzi's, ring my phone any time before 9:30 EST.
Bryan

<small>[ April 09, 2003, 07:22 PM: Message edited by: Bryan Tuvell 26ZX ]</small>

[Chris-007]

That was a different thread and it was only a question. Nick Miller just helped me with a dealer prep issue. My boat is perfect!

Pictures soon! :D

[Bryan Tuvell 33ZX]

Chris I am sure it is, the link I posted was about fairings, if someone wants specific info on some issues I have had I prefer the phone, that is all.

Enjoy.
Bryan

PS, I agree, Nick is the man, he sure helped us out too.

<small>[ April 09, 2003, 07:58 PM: Message edited by: Bryan Tuvell 26ZX ]</small>

[BUIZILLA]

Bryan, I will call you in the next day or so concerning this..

J