yembo77
02-02-2007, 01:35 PM
Donzi people,
First, I'm a performance car guy who does his own work. I build engines and do my own restorations. I've also grown up on the water, but in a runabout or family cuddy. I'm now at the age where I can buy something with a little performance and style on the water, and my God, what better brand to sum up those two elements than a Donzi. I'm in love but have some questions.
With all of the boats I or my family have owned, we've always had Mercruiser with chevrolet blocks. I'm a chevy guy myself as well and would be berated for years by friends and family if they found I had a Ford engine in my boat. Now I know Ford has a legacy in racing, but due to my allegiance to the General, I must cast them off. Sadly, most of the Z25's I'm looking at as a possible purchase, I'm finding OMC with the Ford 460. I've read some posts from owners running this setup, but I'd really like to hear about this engine and outdrive and it's legacy. I know Alphas and Bravos, but nothing about OMC. I'm in love with the Z25, but if this engine is a problem I would look at a similarly priced 22 Classic, running a merc and small or big block. I absolutely desire the late model 22ZX, but my wallet cannot justify the 23-30K price range. I'd like to cap the cost at 20K and because of this my search has come down to the Z25 or 22 Classic. I realize I'm not an owner, but would love some feedback from former owners and Donzi enthusiasts.
Thanks,
Matt Yembo
95 Impala SS
70 Chevelle SS
99 Tahoe Z56
95 Seapro Citation
First, I'm a performance car guy who does his own work. I build engines and do my own restorations. I've also grown up on the water, but in a runabout or family cuddy. I'm now at the age where I can buy something with a little performance and style on the water, and my God, what better brand to sum up those two elements than a Donzi. I'm in love but have some questions.
With all of the boats I or my family have owned, we've always had Mercruiser with chevrolet blocks. I'm a chevy guy myself as well and would be berated for years by friends and family if they found I had a Ford engine in my boat. Now I know Ford has a legacy in racing, but due to my allegiance to the General, I must cast them off. Sadly, most of the Z25's I'm looking at as a possible purchase, I'm finding OMC with the Ford 460. I've read some posts from owners running this setup, but I'd really like to hear about this engine and outdrive and it's legacy. I know Alphas and Bravos, but nothing about OMC. I'm in love with the Z25, but if this engine is a problem I would look at a similarly priced 22 Classic, running a merc and small or big block. I absolutely desire the late model 22ZX, but my wallet cannot justify the 23-30K price range. I'd like to cap the cost at 20K and because of this my search has come down to the Z25 or 22 Classic. I realize I'm not an owner, but would love some feedback from former owners and Donzi enthusiasts.
Thanks,
Matt Yembo
95 Impala SS
70 Chevelle SS
99 Tahoe Z56
95 Seapro Citation