ColdWaterDonzi
07-26-2007, 11:10 AM
I bought this boat in April 07' off its owner of 30+ years. It was her fathers, he passed, she got it from his estate.
1974 24' Donzi Spitfire
Twin V8 Corvette Engines (280hp each)
TRS Drives
3 Bladed Cleaver Props
White Ext, White & Blue Interior
NO Trailer is avaliable
Things havn't gone well for me @ work, and I have a new house closing in Mid August that I'm obviously committed to. Costs have escalated for the home more than anticipated, sadly this boat needs to go to a new deserving owner, one of you gentlemen deserve this boat more than I do...
It will be going in the local trader for next weeks issue. The price in the autotrader will be $14,500.
The price to a Donzi member here will be $13,500. Many of you know what the boat sold for in April. Since receiving the boat I have put money into it, and would not like to lose on what I have into the vessle.
Expenses I have paid to get this boat:
$200 to get boat from harbour (crane, crew fees, unionized workers, nothing is free there...)
$700 marina repair bill (Impellers, Plug wires, starter solenoids,oil/drive oil, new reproduced decals, etc.)
$575 Insurance
$300 In water survey, by an acredited surveyor (still awaiting bill, hope it isn't more than that..)
I also extended my dock to hold this boat, not that I'd expect anyone to cover my costs for that.
I have also put in hours cleaning the boat out, washed V birth covers, waxed exterior, all the good things any Donzi lover would do.
I'm not claiming this is a perfect specimen, but it is very good for the age and any boat lover will be able to complete the simple fixes it may need (blower, bilge, minor items).
I know this boat has value and that is why I'm looking to cover my costs and not turn a profit on this. The surveyor advised me its worth more than I am asking for it. We all know the motors and drive/props alone are worth $10,000. Basically, I need to sell it, my loss is your gain. I have put maybe 3 hours on this craft since I've had it. Its been very frustrating, not being able to afford or have time to use this boat, while trying to earn money for our new home. Bad timing on my behalf, caught the Donzi fever and went against my gut purchasing this boat.
The boat has a mismatching windshield panel, I have contacted a plastics company about a reproduction shield. They can do it, although I never got a formal quote from them.
Boat is located in Bobcaygeon, ON and I have no means of transporting it (no truck, no trailer). I am only there on weekends, viewings can be arranged without me there with proper notice. It is docked at my inlaws home.
Please email me with any inquiries.
calbroderick@gmail.com
http://x-h2o.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11360/donziside.JPG
http://x-h2o.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11360/donziinterior.JPG
http://x-h2o.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11360/donzimotor.JPG
1974 24' Donzi Spitfire
Twin V8 Corvette Engines (280hp each)
TRS Drives
3 Bladed Cleaver Props
White Ext, White & Blue Interior
NO Trailer is avaliable
Things havn't gone well for me @ work, and I have a new house closing in Mid August that I'm obviously committed to. Costs have escalated for the home more than anticipated, sadly this boat needs to go to a new deserving owner, one of you gentlemen deserve this boat more than I do...
It will be going in the local trader for next weeks issue. The price in the autotrader will be $14,500.
The price to a Donzi member here will be $13,500. Many of you know what the boat sold for in April. Since receiving the boat I have put money into it, and would not like to lose on what I have into the vessle.
Expenses I have paid to get this boat:
$200 to get boat from harbour (crane, crew fees, unionized workers, nothing is free there...)
$700 marina repair bill (Impellers, Plug wires, starter solenoids,oil/drive oil, new reproduced decals, etc.)
$575 Insurance
$300 In water survey, by an acredited surveyor (still awaiting bill, hope it isn't more than that..)
I also extended my dock to hold this boat, not that I'd expect anyone to cover my costs for that.
I have also put in hours cleaning the boat out, washed V birth covers, waxed exterior, all the good things any Donzi lover would do.
I'm not claiming this is a perfect specimen, but it is very good for the age and any boat lover will be able to complete the simple fixes it may need (blower, bilge, minor items).
I know this boat has value and that is why I'm looking to cover my costs and not turn a profit on this. The surveyor advised me its worth more than I am asking for it. We all know the motors and drive/props alone are worth $10,000. Basically, I need to sell it, my loss is your gain. I have put maybe 3 hours on this craft since I've had it. Its been very frustrating, not being able to afford or have time to use this boat, while trying to earn money for our new home. Bad timing on my behalf, caught the Donzi fever and went against my gut purchasing this boat.
The boat has a mismatching windshield panel, I have contacted a plastics company about a reproduction shield. They can do it, although I never got a formal quote from them.
Boat is located in Bobcaygeon, ON and I have no means of transporting it (no truck, no trailer). I am only there on weekends, viewings can be arranged without me there with proper notice. It is docked at my inlaws home.
Please email me with any inquiries.
calbroderick@gmail.com
http://x-h2o.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11360/donziside.JPG
http://x-h2o.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11360/donziinterior.JPG
http://x-h2o.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11360/donzimotor.JPG