White Wedding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hotspare]

Gotta Love a White Classic .......... http://www.donzi.net/photos/mp-BDonze03.jpg

<small>[ December 07, 2003, 06:47 PM: Message edited by: MadPoodle ]</small>

[Hotspare]

Closest thing to snow I'll see for a while ....... http://www.donzi.net/photos/BDonze04.jpg www.donzi.net/photos/BDonze.jpg

[FlatRacer, aka BarrelBack]

Be careful that trailer doesn't put a hook in your bottom...

FR :p

[Hotspare]

Flat,,,, Are you talking about the bunk layout, or the flex in the aluminum I-Beam's ..... The bottom is flawless at this point, and she run's like a scalded ape..... I don't think anything's hooking on this Bad Boy ...............LOL

[harbormaster]

Bruce,
Look where most of the weight is. Right on those wooden bunks. Go look at the horizontal pieces of wood on a wooden fence. They droop even with no weight on them.

Its a nice trailer but I think that it needed one a tad longer.

Maybe I am just being paranoid....

http://www.donzi.net/hull/DNAC8038J495/Mvc-690f.jpg

[FlatRacer, aka BarrelBack]

Yes, look at where the support is for the bunks. The aft support is under the middle of the Donzi logo. Ideally, it should be right under the transom. I don't care how thick the bunk is or how it's oriented, it's gonna sag.
I had four bunks on the raceboat trailer, some of which had supports in addition to the front and rear. I was advised by the builder to remove all the intermediate supports as they will warp the bottom over time. I was also told not to leave the engine in any longer than neccessary for the same reason, but mine is a flyweight racer.
Now, the Donzis have a much heavier layup than the flat, but the underlying principles are the same. "Fiberglass never stops curing, and if it's not properly supported it will warp".

FR :p

[BLACKIE]

I do agree that the bunks will sag over time thus having a bad effect on the hull bottom. It would not hurt to get a longer trailer or at least see of you could move the boat farther forward.

I also agree, there is nothing like a white DONZI...

http://www.donzi.net/photos/hrblack1205032.jpg
1990 Donzi "Nervous Energy" Front view.

http://www.donzi.net/photos/hrblack1205031.jpg
1990 Donzi "Nervous Energy" Rear view.

[FlatRacer, aka BarrelBack]

Blackie:

I love that color scheme. I'm leaning heavily toward the white w/ black stripes for the restoration of my barrelback 18.
Simple, classy, dramatic contrast, and somewhat uncommon for these hulls.

How 'bout some more pics?

FR :p

[Ranman]

"Nervous Energy" I'm worried about this boat. FIrst is was "Genuine RIsk", then "Genuine Trouble" and now "NErvous Energy".

Call me supersticious, but changing a boats name is a no no. Changing it more than once, well...

I hope at least the proper ritual was performed for each name change. If not, beware.

DOn't forget to look here. http://www.globalpsychics.com/lp/Superstition/boat.htm

[mattyboy]

guys it's not the trailer it's the size of the boat, see the 16 fits quite nice on my trailer,
oh and white is nice but red is the cats pajamas! wink :p :D
http://www.donzi.net/photos/mveth60.jpg

[Hotspare]

Yes, I do see what your talkin about now .... Looks like my boat is falling off the back of the trailer compared to your's ........ I'll be calling FastLoad to see what there reasoning was on this issue ....... The 22 lived in rack storage it's entire life, so never used this trailer till I bought the boat last winter ......... Thank,s Guy's Bruce.

[BLACKIE]

Ranman, yeah I know about renaming a boat too many times but...RedDog asked if he could keep "Genuine Trouble" for his new 22'. Being the kind, obliging sole I am I said OK. After all it was his name first anyway. I plan to perform the Vigor's interdenominational denaming ritual prior to applying the new name decals. (cool web site btw) I already have them in hand.

See Below:

Vigor's Denaming Ceremony

"In the name of all who have sailed aboard this ship in the past, and in the name of all who may sail aboard her in the future, we invoke the ancient gods of the wind and the sea to favor us with their blessing today.

"Mighty Neptune, king of all that moves in or on the waves; and mighty Aeolus (pronounced EE-oh-lus), guardian of the winds and all that blows before them:

"We offer you our thanks for the protection you have afforded this vessel in the past. We voice our gratitude that she has always found shelter from tempest and storm and enjoyed safe passage to port.

"Now, wherefore, we submit this supplication, that the name whereby this vessel has hitherto been known (_____), be struck and removed from your records.

"Further, we ask that when she is again presented for blessing with another name, she shall be recognized and shall be accorded once again the selfsame privileges she previously enjoyed.

"In return for which, we rededicate this vessel to your domain in full knowledge that she shall be subject as always to the immutable laws of the gods of the wind and the sea.

"In consequence whereof, and in good faith, we seal this pact with a libation offered according to the hallowed ritual of the sea."

After a boat is denamed, you simply need to rename it using the traditional christening ceremony, preferably with Queen Elizabeth breaking a bottle of champagne on the bow, and saying the words:

"I name this ship ___________ and may she bring fair winds and good fortune to all who sail on her."


BLACKIE

[Hotspare]

Having the trailer bunks reconfigured this year and Thought I'd share this print ...... http://www.donzi.net/photos/BDonze11.jpg Hope your able to read it ..........

[FlatRacer, aka BarrelBack]

Whew! I was losing sleep at night, worrying about that bottom! wink

FR :p