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onesubdrvr
12-16-2005, 06:00 PM
Well,

After many weeks of waiting, attempts to plan / etc. My X-18 is finally home

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

An immeasurable amount of thanks to Sweet 16 1966, Russ Kilby!!!

Russ Single handedly drove from Atlanta to Nashville, back to Atlanta, then from Atlanta to YeeHaw junction (in Florida), and is now on his way back to Atlanta. I won't ever be able to fully thank him for the MANY MANY miles he put on his truck, and the personal time lost to help out a fellow Donzi owner. I will remember this, and do my part to help out those who may find themselves in the same need as me.

Many thanks to those that offered and couldn't help due to time tables / etc.

Pictures tomorrow when the sun comes back up,....if it does!?

Wayne

PS It tows like a freakin dream!

Cuda
12-16-2005, 07:26 PM
Great job Russ! I vote for you as Donzi Man of the Year!:biggrin.:

Cuda
12-16-2005, 07:26 PM
Well Wayne, is it like you figured?

onesubdrvr
12-16-2005, 07:41 PM
Great job Russ! I vote for you as Donzi Man of the Year!:biggrin.:

I Second the motion!!


All in favor say "aye"

aye!!
Wayne

onesubdrvr
12-16-2005, 07:47 PM
Well Wayne, is it like you figured?
It sure is! :biggrin:

It's what I was wanting, a project boat (nothing is perfect), for a good price.

When I swap the engine out and do what I want to the drive (add power steering and trim), I'll be happy with it mechanically.

Cosmetically, as we all know, is a never ending battle anyways, but it is solid, the gel is really in pretty good shape, the only thing is (and I knew about), was the hatch where the scoop was repaired. Easily fixed with a new scoop :biggrin: . I plan on taking some pictures and crawling through every inch tomorrow.

When 'ya gonna come see it?? - you know you want it!!
Wayne

onesubdrvr
12-16-2005, 07:50 PM
And now, the fun begins....
Ya need to check JEGS SBC specials BTW......
:biggrin.: let's see, where's that link? I know where my browser is going to carry me next!!

By the way Scott, thanks for volunteering your help with the swap

And Catch 22 for volunteering to help me get both boats down there to get it done!

I feel like I'm at the emmy's with my award speach!

:beer: , :pizza: , and :pretzel: for those that help me get 'er done (no beer until finished though :wink: )

Wayne

Cuda
12-16-2005, 08:06 PM
Is mama happy with two boats at home??:eek!: :biggrin.:

onesubdrvr
12-16-2005, 08:09 PM
Is mama happy with two boats at home??:eek!: :biggrin.:
Uhhhhh, let's not talk about that right now :redface: As long as 2 don't STAY there FOREVER, she'll be none the wiser, it's not what you say, but how you say it!!

Wayne

onesubdrvr
12-16-2005, 08:14 PM
2 houses, 2 boats.. Whats the problem?? :D :D
:biggrin: If we used Joe's theory, it's be 2 houses, 14 boats, what's the problem??


Hey, where's Deb when you need her,....I think she needs to give complimentary "wifeing" classes!? - Need your boat waxed?

Wayne

onesubdrvr
12-17-2005, 11:53 AM
More to follow of interior later,....
Wayne

mrfixxall
12-17-2005, 12:10 PM
More to follow of interior later,....


Wayne

looks like you got a thrashed prop with her too...

onesubdrvr
12-17-2005, 01:14 PM
looks like you got a thrashed prop with her too...

Huh? What do you see that I don't?

Wayne

Cuda
12-17-2005, 02:09 PM
I don't see anything wrong with the prop either.

sweet 16 1966
12-17-2005, 02:12 PM
Wayne,
Thanks for the kind words... but enough of that, you have work to do!
Let us know how its progress is moving along!
Got home around 1:00am, Sheila was up waiting to be sure all was safe. I just could not let your boat sit any longer. Enjoy!

Thanks again for the 67 seat, it will replace the rolled and pleated bass boat seat frame!
I tried the color out, what do you think?!!

Already made its way to the upholstery shop this am.!

onesubdrvr
12-17-2005, 02:20 PM
Wayne,
Thanks for the kind words... but enough of that, you have work to do!
Let us know how its progress is moving along!
Got home around 1:00am, Sheila was up waiting to be sure all was safe. I just could not let your boat sit any longer. Enjoy!
Thanks again for the 67 seat, it will replace the rolled and pleated bass boat seat frame!
I tried the color out, what do you think?!!
Already made its way to the upholstery shop this am.!
Russ,

I'm glad the seat works OK, Glad it's getting swapped over already, I love the Donzi seats, they really seem to fit, even somebody my size, like a glove!

Take care, and I hope I'm at Dora, and see 'ya there.

Wayne

sweet 16 1966
12-17-2005, 02:31 PM
We cut into the back of the seat because I wondered what the curved portion was made of. Exotic Top and Trim owner said its usually fiberglass, he was correct.

OK, one more pic of your boat on the way down. It has the Ga. Diagnostic
Center in the background, not any Donzi owners in there! Just wanted to let the boat know how imporntant it is to get started on the right foot with its new family!

Now, I gotta go hang lights like I promised!!

Lenny
12-17-2005, 02:55 PM
Wayne, wanna sell that prop? I will buy it if you do...

onesubdrvr
12-17-2005, 04:15 PM
Wayne, wanna sell that prop? I will buy it if you do...
Lenny,...

You're first on the list,...

I'm gonna swap engines with the rag, install power trim and steering, then do some testing, if it doesn't work, it's yours

Wayne

onesubdrvr
12-17-2005, 04:22 PM
Well,

I'm inside the boat today, checking things out, putting a couple minutes on the engine / etc, and the neighborhood kids wouldn't leave me alone!

Anyway, took some pictures of the girls that live on the street and play with my girls,...... The boys are WAY out numbered in this neighborhood.

Also, besides that, Poodle, you'll see a picture of the seat mounts, and they do swivel and slide :) , helps me with the leg clearance!!

mrfixxall
12-17-2005, 08:24 PM
Huh? What do you see that I don't?
Wayne


oops,i mis spelled......the prop looks like a hill bronson thrasher NOT threshed lol

onesubdrvr
12-17-2005, 08:48 PM
oops,i mis spelled......the prop looks like a hill bronson thrasher NOT threshed lol
You know, I started thinking that might have been what you meant, especially after thinking about the posts in the Performance Talk section lately.

Thanks
Wayne

Ed Donnelly
12-17-2005, 10:23 PM
AYE ..............Ed

mrfixxall
12-17-2005, 11:04 PM
You know, I started thinking that might have been what you meant, especially after thinking about the posts in the Performance Talk section lately.
Thanks
Wayne

if that is a hill prop and it does not hold the rpm you want hill can make it whatever pitch you want so you dont have to spend the big bucks on a new one....just a thought....and good luck on your project..
mike

p729lws
12-19-2005, 08:01 AM
I plan on taking some pictures and crawling through every inch tomorrow.

Wayne

I love that part of the purchase! It took full day drives to get both of my Donzi's back to Florida. Both times I looked forward to getting up in the morning and crawling through them.

Glad to see that you have her home!
Dan

18FOOTER
12-19-2005, 09:01 AM
Wayne, I'm am REALLY glad that you are happy. I've worried that you would be disappointed, since all I could send you is photos. Good luck with your project, and if you don't use the valve covers, I got dibs! Bob:jestera: