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DooDad
10-22-2003, 09:23 PM
Looking at a totally neglected 87 hornnet (21'bowrider)w/fresh 454(<150 hrs) and gil exhaust manifolds. Needs restoration, exterior and complete interior replacement. All the pieces are there but in dire need of some tlc. Is it worth 5000? Sales pitch was that it is only 1 of 1000 built this way????
mattyboy
10-22-2003, 09:51 PM
sales pitch???? eek! wink :D
DOO DAD check the model list it has all info you need
http://www.donzi.net/dlist/index.htm
look up 87 hornet wink

Matty
DooDad
10-22-2003, 10:01 PM
Thanks for the info. New to the site and not up to speed with all it has to offer. Does anyone have info on this model?
DooDad
10-22-2003, 10:12 PM
Couldn't find this particular boat. The Hornet in question is a bowrider with a small swim platform. Also the cleats are recessed on both sides. Can get a s/n if it would help. Current owner says she used to run 65-70 back "in the day" Looks like this but faded red gelcoat www.e-c-q.com/ecqmerchants/forsale/boats/010010.php (http://www.e-c-q.com/ecqmerchants/forsale/boats/010010.php)
mattyboy
10-22-2003, 10:14 PM
sorry,
no never heard of it??? a bow rider hornet???

1 out of a 1000 eek!

sale pitch ( get it)


Matty
ToonaFish
10-22-2003, 10:16 PM
Does it look like this... (Regazza Bowrider)
http://www.donzi.net/photos/osaffell584.jpg

or like this... (Hornet III 21')
http://www.donzi.net/photos/osaffell519.jpg

is what I think Matty is trying to say...

Bunches,

Celene 'welcome aboard'
DooDad
10-22-2003, 10:21 PM
Similar to the top boat but with curved glass. See site listed above. Been seaching for a while to determine value and have found a few of the "bowrider" Donzi's. :)

Another listing: http://boats.iboats.com/donzi/performance_boats--1030/11627-ad.html
Rootsy
10-22-2003, 10:28 PM
that's a Z-21 i do believe in your link... NOT A HORNET III... :rolleyes:

the owner is very mislead or is trying to feed you a heckuva line...

and an alpha behind the BBC... not a great combo for longevity... especially behind heavier hulls...
mattyboy
10-22-2003, 10:32 PM
looks like a z21 to me
AVickers
10-22-2003, 10:33 PM
Looks to me like it might be some kind of cousin to a Z-21... The year model and overall shape are right.
ToonaFish
10-22-2003, 10:35 PM
Looks like a Z21, not a Hornet... oops, jinx.

http://www.donzi.net/photos/osaffell617.jpg

Didn't realize that they had a bowrider in that model, though.

Bunches,

Celene 'going to bed now, really'
boxy
10-22-2003, 10:36 PM
Nada shows Donzi offering a Z-21 bowrider in 1987.
mattyboy
10-22-2003, 10:39 PM
DOODAD,
if you want a bow rider Donzi,
You want a 28ZXO twin, now that's a bowrider!!!!

Matty
mattyboy
10-22-2003, 10:46 PM
DOODAD,
perhaps you have come across a custom boat a Z21 set up has a bowrider??? does the seller have paper work??? Donzi did always do custom stuff for a paying customer! or did they just cut the roof off of the Z21???

I Dunno

Matty :rolleyes:
DooDad
10-22-2003, 10:51 PM
Can I get a rebuilder for 5k? eek! Didnt think so :D . Looks like this z-21 Hornet may have potential. I am concerned with the alpha drive however. The replacement 454 was dyno'ed at 420hp and I dont know if the outdrive has been upgraded for the increased hp. I've read arguments on various forums that this may/may not be a problem.(driver dependant)
DooDad
10-22-2003, 10:53 PM
Matty... He did say it was custom built 1 of 100 and it was built as a bowrider. It may be possible. Anyway, What do you folks think? Worth the 5k? By the way, what is the performance potential of a f-21 w/454?
BUIZILLA
10-22-2003, 11:02 PM
Whats an f-21??
DooDad
10-22-2003, 11:09 PM
F for forgetaboutit wink Should read z-21