chasiliff
09-10-2007, 02:36 PM
I have a Donzi image dilemma.
I just got my '73 X18 running. Actually, Ken Chapman in Arnold, Md. did the work and did beautiful work getting my Volvo AQ271C duoprop engine and outdrive in the boat. Now it's running. It is fast. It is smooth... and it is loud. What do you all, experienced Donzi lovers, think about changing a classic X18 Thru-hull setup to a through outdrive exhaust system? Would I kill it in your eyes? Should I suck it up? Should I pay out to try to get a quick and quiet setup retrofit? Or should I go the modern quiet route and make it bearable for the admiring public?
Thanks. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Oh, it is fast and manageable with the duoprop. With the C5 set of aluminum props it was showing 65 on the pitot speedometer at 5500. I'll have to get GPS on it.
If you're looking for someone professional and reasonable to work on your boat who knows Donzis, I can send you Ken's number.
I just got my '73 X18 running. Actually, Ken Chapman in Arnold, Md. did the work and did beautiful work getting my Volvo AQ271C duoprop engine and outdrive in the boat. Now it's running. It is fast. It is smooth... and it is loud. What do you all, experienced Donzi lovers, think about changing a classic X18 Thru-hull setup to a through outdrive exhaust system? Would I kill it in your eyes? Should I suck it up? Should I pay out to try to get a quick and quiet setup retrofit? Or should I go the modern quiet route and make it bearable for the admiring public?
Thanks. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Oh, it is fast and manageable with the duoprop. With the C5 set of aluminum props it was showing 65 on the pitot speedometer at 5500. I'll have to get GPS on it.
If you're looking for someone professional and reasonable to work on your boat who knows Donzis, I can send you Ken's number.