1971 21' gt inboard

[L.J. STARAL]

Hi,
i own a 1970 or 1971 21' gt donzi inboard, hull # c-21-39. Power plant is a mopar 375 c.i. [# 077400] with a 3 duce manifold. The ''v''-drive is 1.15 ratio and the # is 7822,[7560 od]
i would like to know if their are other donzi inboards in existance ? Looking for all the information that may be avaiable.
Needless to say i need some imput from the experts.
Regards l.j. Staral

[BUIZILLA]

I think you've got a one of one boat...

and that's a GOOD thing..

[chappy]

Sure would like to see a pic of your boat L.J.:crossfing:

[mattyboy]

not a lot but there were a few v drive 21 gt's made most were ford powered , theres' one near me i have been trying to track down

[BUIZILLA]

we had a previous topic on this a few years back... if I remember right Bud Dawson from Fla Marine Service originally sold 4 of the tri-power 440-375's to Donzi for the 21's, and I *think* one more for an 18? ... memory is hazy...

[mattyboy]

i know of a hornet that had 440 mopar power too

[Bob]

Welcome to the board. You probably have a Chrysler Marine 440 six-pack. The marine version of the musclecar engine was rated 375 hp. The V drive is likely a Crusader Marine 4500 and is drived by a Borg Warher 72C tranny. That is what is in my 1971 Hornet.

Engine manuals are available online and there is a guy in Ohio who rebuilds the V Drive.

[fogducker III]

I think you had some response on one of the other three posts you started...?

http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56411

[RedDog]

oh - well. I PMed LJS that he would get a better response is this section. And then he got many responses over in Ask Mike. :bonk::bonk::bonk:

sorry for the diversion...

[Shredhed]

Hey I just signed up ! I own a 1974 Sweet 16 and a 1970 GT 21 hull c21-42 so yours must be a 1970!!


Hi,
i own a 1970 or 1971 21' gt donzi inboard, hull # c-21-39. Power plant is a mopar 375 c.i. [# 077400] with a 3 duce manifold. The ''v''-drive is 1.15 ratio and the # is 7822,[7560 od]
i would like to know if their are other donzi inboards in existance ? Looking for all the information that may be avaiable.
Needless to say i need some imput from the experts.
Regards l.j. Staral

[Speed Racer]

As a fellow V- Drive restorer.. Yes!! Bring it..
Photos and driving impressions and stuff!!

I love my brand new 1967 16' with a v-drive...

BTW.. Anyone know how I can stick a video of the splash up for you to see? I think you will love the V-drive whine!!

GG

[Conquistador_del_mar]

Hi,
i own a 1970 or 1971 21' gt donzi inboard, hull # c-21-39. Power plant is a mopar 375 c.i. [# 077400] with a 3 duce manifold. The ''v''-drive is 1.15 ratio and the # is 7822,[7560 od]
i would like to know if their are other donzi inboards in existance ? Looking for all the information that may be avaiable.
Needless to say i need some imput from the experts.
Regards l.j. Staral

L.J.,
Without the numbers, I would make a guess that there were 20 I/O Donzis made to every v drive - probably a much higher percentage. You have a rare boat there. What color combo is it? Bill


As a fellow V- Drive restorer.. Yes!! Bring it..
Photos and driving impressions and stuff!!

I love my brand new 1967 16' with a v-drive...

BTW.. Anyone know how I can stick a video of the splash up for you to see? I think you will love the V-drive whine!!

GG

Garry,
I have almost forgotten about a v drive whine - a highly cool sound only surpassed by a blower whine - :yes:. You could always upload a video to youtube and then provide a link, but I think this site allows video uploads which would save a step or two. Did you get and try another prop yet?
Bill