theo
11-05-2008, 10:07 PM
:bonk: :nilly: I just bought a Medallion 152 jet bought for tooling . I always loved Donzi and so was attracted to this immediately. I'm sure(from what I'm reading....it isnt a "true' Donzi but it seems to be put together really well!It is in good condition and got it very cheap $1200 with an untitled trailer. I was searching the web for days trying to find info before the purchase and couldn't find anything of value. the owner bought it from a female recently divorced , he didn't know anything about boats or this boat. He stated "This listing is for my friends 1996 120hp Donzi Medallion Jet Boat. She has owned it for years and stored it in her garage. Times are tough for her and she hasn't been using it. It has been sitting for about 6 months. It is in terrific shape, all the gauges work, very clean, nice CD Player with working speakers. I borrowed it from her last week to take it on the Peace River, I put in half a tank of new fuel, and it fired right up and idles great. However when we took it out on the water it wouldn't go above 28mph, she said it used to go almost 50. I drove it around for about an hour, it seemed like it got a little better, but not like it is supposed to be.."
I purchased the boat and took it out ...the engine sounds good and spotless engine compartment...It started right up and got right on plan and went to 34mph(according to the speedo) then I couldn't get above 32mph..in very calm water, by myself at 220lbs and 1/4 tank of gas...It was a fun little thing and figured i could get it up into high 40's with some tinkering(guessing)...then after 30 minutes in the dark ..I started doing 360's and the boat wouldn't go...ran great but nothing ..as the boat drifted I noticed I was in 3 feet of water and grass was to the top of the water, figured clogged but I know in jets the impellor doesn't reverse...the boat does not go at all...but just revs...After rowing home for over an hour(fun,fun,fun)the boat is docked and trailer is not accessible....help, how to clean out,I was going to dive under boat...but this is fresh water,in south florida ,at night,and I would rather admire gators from afar....tommorrrow is a new day....please help...:beer:
clean out or big problems...shouldn't the boat move alittle if clogged...how do I clean out >the jet is under the boat? can I do while in the water? Does anyone own one ..cannot find anyothers! Oh... by the way great site!!!!
I purchased the boat and took it out ...the engine sounds good and spotless engine compartment...It started right up and got right on plan and went to 34mph(according to the speedo) then I couldn't get above 32mph..in very calm water, by myself at 220lbs and 1/4 tank of gas...It was a fun little thing and figured i could get it up into high 40's with some tinkering(guessing)...then after 30 minutes in the dark ..I started doing 360's and the boat wouldn't go...ran great but nothing ..as the boat drifted I noticed I was in 3 feet of water and grass was to the top of the water, figured clogged but I know in jets the impellor doesn't reverse...the boat does not go at all...but just revs...After rowing home for over an hour(fun,fun,fun)the boat is docked and trailer is not accessible....help, how to clean out,I was going to dive under boat...but this is fresh water,in south florida ,at night,and I would rather admire gators from afar....tommorrrow is a new day....please help...:beer:
clean out or big problems...shouldn't the boat move alittle if clogged...how do I clean out >the jet is under the boat? can I do while in the water? Does anyone own one ..cannot find anyothers! Oh... by the way great site!!!!