Donziweasel
12-18-2008, 02:22 PM
I have had some time this morning to go over the Critter. First, I love it! What great lines. I will take some more detailed pics, but the boat was restored fairly well. There are some minor stuff, but for a 30 year old boat, I would give it a 9 out of 10.
I like the blue bezels on the gauges, but wish all of them had it. Faria are not my favorites, but I like them well enough. Above the steering wheel there is a flat panel that says "Donzi Criterion". It is plastic and is cracked. It has bow lights recessed into each side of the hull where docking lights would go. Also, has a rear lifting ring, but not bow one. I really like the Morse shifter.
Upholstery has 18 hours on it and looks new. White with blue matching piping. Engine is spotless and drive looks new. This boat definetly has only 18 hours on it since the restoration. Very comfortable to sit in. I am not sure how deep a 22 is, but I think the cockpit depth is somewhere between an 18 and 22. Switches are all new.
Trailer is a little rough, but with some TLC should come out nice. Going to paint it blue with a white pinstripe. There is a mirror on the inside of the engine hatch which is a nice touch. Hatch has no ram or anything to keep it up, will be modifying. Engine has a sea stainer, but no closed cooling, which I don't need anyway. Trim tabs switches are mounted on steering wheel, another nice touch.
It is much more comfortable that the 16 with gobs of storage, under the bow, under the front seat cushions, rear seat cushions, and alot in the bildge.
Paint is in good shape, with one small rough spot on the rear port side near the strake. Feels like they painted over a little sand.
Guy added pop up cleats, which I really like. Ever caught your shorts (or something in your shorts) on a cleat while sliding into the water?
Needs thru-hull. Came with a 21 pitch Mirage Plus.
Came with fenders and blue dock lines, another nice touch. Overall, I am VERY pleased with the condition and look of the boat.:)
I like the blue bezels on the gauges, but wish all of them had it. Faria are not my favorites, but I like them well enough. Above the steering wheel there is a flat panel that says "Donzi Criterion". It is plastic and is cracked. It has bow lights recessed into each side of the hull where docking lights would go. Also, has a rear lifting ring, but not bow one. I really like the Morse shifter.
Upholstery has 18 hours on it and looks new. White with blue matching piping. Engine is spotless and drive looks new. This boat definetly has only 18 hours on it since the restoration. Very comfortable to sit in. I am not sure how deep a 22 is, but I think the cockpit depth is somewhere between an 18 and 22. Switches are all new.
Trailer is a little rough, but with some TLC should come out nice. Going to paint it blue with a white pinstripe. There is a mirror on the inside of the engine hatch which is a nice touch. Hatch has no ram or anything to keep it up, will be modifying. Engine has a sea stainer, but no closed cooling, which I don't need anyway. Trim tabs switches are mounted on steering wheel, another nice touch.
It is much more comfortable that the 16 with gobs of storage, under the bow, under the front seat cushions, rear seat cushions, and alot in the bildge.
Paint is in good shape, with one small rough spot on the rear port side near the strake. Feels like they painted over a little sand.
Guy added pop up cleats, which I really like. Ever caught your shorts (or something in your shorts) on a cleat while sliding into the water?
Needs thru-hull. Came with a 21 pitch Mirage Plus.
Came with fenders and blue dock lines, another nice touch. Overall, I am VERY pleased with the condition and look of the boat.:)