classic 18's and x18's- Lets see em

[Fish boy]

OK folks, decided to start a thread for all of you that have 18 classics and x-18's. Post pics, and tell us a little bit about your boat. Please remeber to be considerate of bandwidth and follow the posting size guidelines. Sorry folks, 18c's and x18's only, there will be other threads for other donzi's.

Fish

[KRAVEN]

I have the pleasure of owning the 1st.of 3 2002,Scorpion powered 18ft.classics.I enjoy owning and driving this classic as it was a live long dream of mine to be a DONZI owner.If you want to see photos go to the registry under Bill Kalinowski. :rlol:

[Magicallbill]

I own the 2nd Scorpion(or maybe the 3rd)
Go to The Midwest Donzi Club&view shots under Bill Hayes, Indianapolis, Indiana

[Fish boy]

lemme guess, the 3rd scorpion is also owned by someone named bill and there are pictures of them somewhere else LOL Really neat boats Bill and Bill, not to mention fast from what I hear. Thanks for posting :D

[Marlin275]

350SBC/270 hydraulic steering, new interior, 1973
I take the X-18 to New Hampshire every year.
Had 5 people in the boat and pulled two in the tube,
she started to get a little hot, so thats about the limit!
Just yesterday the gas dock guy whos seen them all said "nice boat"
I tell them all they are still still in production, just not X-18s

[boldts]

A little help for the two Bills. First 2 pics are of Magical's 18 Scorp and the 3rd pic is Kraven's 18 Scorp.

[JimG]

Janet's baby...

[Surfer]

Heres mine, with Dawnzi aboard...

Corvette 350 / Volvo 280, GPSed 55 mph average.

[David O]

Gene Schmidt's in the background.
David O's in the foreground.
Both 1973's, Chev 350's, Volvo drives and still running with no damage from Ivan. They were about the only things not damaged.
David O

[Lenny]

Genes' '73 steers from the starboard? Factory? Which way is his 280 spinning?

[BUIZILLA]

ok.... :smile:

[David O]

Genes' '73 steers from the starboard? Factory? Which way is his 280 spinning?

Yes, Yes, Right

[BLACKIE]

1990 classic 18', NERVOUS ENERGY. :biggrin: :biggrin:

[DickB]

Mine’s a ’99, new to me this year - put about 60 hours on. 350 Mag Alpha. It will do 60 under virtually any condition; my best speed to date is 64.9. Big fun! I enjoy the boat at lot and it always gets noticed when docked at one of the local establishments.

[EricG]

Here's My 1976 18....

Chris Craft/Corvette 350 - Volvo 280 w/hydraulic steering
56 Mph GPS top speed....


-EG

[Speed-Racer]

All orginal 1973 X-18 Royal BLue gelcoat, a beautiful boat. I have started to like the x-18 more so than the 18's.

[Biskit]

pictures of modified 1967 2+3 w/ Barrelback stern after a cosmetic update on top. Alpha ss, 350 mercruiser, hydro steering, Martini tabs w/ lenco updated adjusters.

[DonziChick]

1986

[Donzi Racer]

Here is our new aquisition. 1969 Donzi 18ft. Barrel Back. It is a bit unusual in that it looks very stock from the outside but is upgraded with a bravo outdrive and a very tricked out 302 motor. Don't have a clue as to the speed but she is quick, evident by her name ( Honey Slo Down ).

[Lenny]

Deck needs stripping to old gel (a walnut shell job in the winter) and the new interior and seats are on order. Stainless Marine a coming and 4". (from stock 3")

Winter project #27 :rolleyes:

[newjersm3]

what is stainless marine?

[Ed Donnelly]

Stainless Marine; exhaust manifolds, cross overs and other great goodies..

www.stainlessmarine.com ...Ed

[Lenny]

Poodle, what number is your hull?. I have 111. ('74)

[vonkamp]

This is my 1968 Barrelback, still a project in the making but getting close :hyper: .

[Audiofn]

I have a 1981 18 2+3 with originall Big Block and TRS drive. Boat is totally original and we love it. Gets a lot more looks and thumbs up then I ever thought it would. I got it so that the wife could learn how to drive but she is quite intimidated by it :D:D bunch of pictures on this threat http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34804

Jon

[GEOO]

1975 X-18, SBC, Arneson Drive


http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4501 .

[Audiofn]

Is that arneson drive something that they did stock or is it something that you guys with them added on?

Jon

[ToonaFish]

Is that arneson drive something that they did stock or is it something that you guys with them added on?

Jon

No, Geoo has made a few, er, slight changes to his rocket ship. (Giggling madly.) I know I'll miss some boats, but CDMA, Jamesbon, and MOP (?) are also engineering their own little Arnie masterpieces.

Here's a bit of Geoo's work:

http://www.donzi.net/tech/DonziArneson.htm

[Lenny]

Jon. Geoo's is the epitomy of MODS and beyond high performance.

This was NEVER offered, didn't exist back then.

He has taken a high 60's low 70's boat (at that with a TON of Horsepower!!! :eek: , and added this drive and about another 400 HP to reach beyond 800, and now see's 120's.

There is a "chute" for the driver...This is not a Sunday Church thing.. :) )

Wish I owned it.

[DonziEd]

A little help for the two Bills. First 2 pics are of Magical's 18 Scorp and the 3rd pic is Kraven's 18 Scorp.


Where did you get that smoked windshield? It's not the factory windshield.
I want to get a windshield for my 18, that looks great.

[FlatRacer, aka BarrelBack]

Early '67 Barrelback 18' 2+3.
302 Ford/Volvo

Currently for sale! See classified section.

Eric

[DonCig]

1997-2003 was a stock 350 Mag MPI 66 mph Bravo drive boat.
2004 was a 68 mph Bravo Imco Shorty boat.
2005 it is a 71 mph Blackhawk drive boat.
2006 it will be an 80+ Blackhawk drive boat.
2007 I will take a rest.

[BRIAN73]

Hi,

cx18-42

1973 X, Tangerine paint job

Volvo E

383 (470hp)

78MPH -GPS


Brian

[Kirbyvv]

Here's another X-18 (Brian from Scotia it's another X on Lake George)
All original: Gel Coat, Interior, Motor, etc.
350 Corvette LT1, Volvo 280
DMR181630678X

[fastcat]

'68 Barrell Back V-Drive. We purchased this boat from the previous owner in Maryland in June of this year. It's in great shape and runs strong. We plan to re-do the dash and gauges this winter.

[Magicallbill]

Where did you get that smoked windshield? It's not the factory windshield.
I want to get a windshield for my 18, that looks great.

Hey Donzi Ed..
If your referring to the pic of my Scorpion 18,the windshield is not smoked.. That's the cockpit cover fastened over the windshield that your seeing. It is the windshield that came with the boat..

[rmv42158]

Here's My 1976 18....

Chris Craft/Corvette 350 - Volvo 280 w/hydraulic steering
56 Mph GPS top speed....


-EG

Old thread but just came across it - beautiful boat any idea what the hull# is? Looking for our old 76'. Thanks.