Bryan Tuvell 33ZX
07-17-2004, 09:46 PM
Well today was our first run in the 33ZX as owners in our backyard (Chesapeake Bay and Ocean). We ran with a 38TG and two 340's.
The bay was 1 to 2's, the ocean 2 to 3's.
We boated solid from 9am to 5:30. Burnt well over 100 gallons of fuel.
Spent the day learning the ride, K-planes, drive trim etc.
God I have a new respect for a refrigerator over a cooler...
Bottle Water had ice in it.
Docking was fine, no dings on the virgin ride, 3 dockings today, must have been luck knowing us...
Knock on wood.
I have to say I am very impressed with the ride and performance. Typical flies flat Donzi ride. She handled the water great, and we had enough length for the long spaced rollers at 60 in the ocean, no creaks, rattles or thuds, etc.
Soundly built. A 33 foot brick **** house, solid...
We were able to stay in the throttles and run 60 comfortably.
The Tuvell's are tired happy campers. GPS tattletell now sits on 75, planes at 3 and drives at 4, must have been when we heard the quick beep beep when we were catching some air.
At 40 to 50 she feels way ass heavy, but 55 to 65 seems to be her best ride while not over stressing the motors. She stands up well the faster you take her.
We are Very Very happy.
Thanks DONZI.
Bryan
The bay was 1 to 2's, the ocean 2 to 3's.
We boated solid from 9am to 5:30. Burnt well over 100 gallons of fuel.
Spent the day learning the ride, K-planes, drive trim etc.
God I have a new respect for a refrigerator over a cooler...
Bottle Water had ice in it.
Docking was fine, no dings on the virgin ride, 3 dockings today, must have been luck knowing us...
Knock on wood.
I have to say I am very impressed with the ride and performance. Typical flies flat Donzi ride. She handled the water great, and we had enough length for the long spaced rollers at 60 in the ocean, no creaks, rattles or thuds, etc.
Soundly built. A 33 foot brick **** house, solid...
We were able to stay in the throttles and run 60 comfortably.
The Tuvell's are tired happy campers. GPS tattletell now sits on 75, planes at 3 and drives at 4, must have been when we heard the quick beep beep when we were catching some air.
At 40 to 50 she feels way ass heavy, but 55 to 65 seems to be her best ride while not over stressing the motors. She stands up well the faster you take her.
We are Very Very happy.
Thanks DONZI.
Bryan