Thinking of purchasing my first Donzi...opinions desired

[GSE Anthony]

If anyone has 5 minutes to read my post, look at my pictures and give some advice based on your boating experience, your input it appreciated!!!

I have been thinking for sometime about a powerboat and the costs involved have kept me away. We do well, but I know I have limitations on expenses, unlike my neighbor with his 32' Sunsation. So I have been contemplating getting back into a pair of waverunners again or maybe a jet boat, but I still peek at powerboats from time to time.

This weekend I ran across a old 1989 Donzi Z25 that despite it's age, was still an all around nice boat. It'll need a few things but with an asking price of 10 grand, I think if I was going to even try getting into the powerboat world to see how I like it, this might be the way.

The skinny....(details I was given about the boat)
1989 Donzi Z25, Rebuilt Engine and Outdrive with less than 200 hours, 600 hours on the boat, 10 GPH @ 30 MPH, Custom Paint, new vinyl on hatch cover and wood, Anchor, Cockpit Cover, Mooring Cover, Dock Lines, Fire Ext., Life Jackets, Stereo w/CD, Swim Platform, Swim Steps, Toilet, VHF Radio, S.S. Prop and MORE! Also comes with 1989 Majic Trail dual axle trailer. Again, the asking price is 10 grand.

I have also seen that I can get into a mid 90s Donzi like a 25ZX for 20-25 grand. Which is still affordable in my eyes. But that is about the highest I would even consider spending on yet another pleasure item. It really is obviously an older style boat, but I love it. Obviously a newer boat (like my neighbors) is sharp as hell, but not all of us can afford those.

So would buying this older boat be a mistake?
Does the age just make this a money pit regardless of condition?
Should I invest double the money on a newer mid-90s 25ZX and if so why?
Or is this really the perfect way to get my feet wet with powerboats?
I would of course get an end to end inspection of the boat, that's a given.

Thanks in advance for your time and wisedom!
Hope to someday see you out there on the water! (in my Donzi of course!)

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