Eric in Lake Stevens, WA
02-12-2012, 12:18 PM
I am the original owner of this 18-foot 1988 Donzi 18 Classic, Testa Rossa edition, solid red in color. It is in pristine condition. This is a very rare boat and reportedly only six to eight were produced.
The boat came stock with a Mercruiser 350 Magnum (350 CID, 270 HP), Alpha drive, and Bennett trim tabs. Top speed was in the low 60s. After running it for a couple years on Lake Stevens where I live, and putting 46 hours on the hour meter, I decided to change the engine to a 454 and installed a Mercruiser 420 (454 CID, 420 HP) which was the largest at the time. This is a high-performance Mercruiser engine that came with a 4-bolt main block, roller rockers, aluminum intake, and a Holley 850 CFM carburetor. I did head work and installed a slightly larger camshaft. I also installed an Alpha SS lower unit, Kiekhaeffer trim tabs, Gil exhaust, and Latham steering with a full hydraulic helm. With the engine change the boat runs in the mid 80s with a 28" pitch prop at approximately 5600 RPM. You can cruise at 60 MPH at 4000 RPM, then hit the throttle and the acceleration to 80 MPH pins you back in the seat.
The boat is up for auction on eBay, item #300663048122. More detailed information and photos can be viewed there. The auction ends Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
There are three short clips on youtube.com where you can see and hear the boat run. See the eBay listing for search information.
Email or give me a call if you have any questions or wish to discuss. Eric - 425-334-1169 or 425-238-5088.
The boat came stock with a Mercruiser 350 Magnum (350 CID, 270 HP), Alpha drive, and Bennett trim tabs. Top speed was in the low 60s. After running it for a couple years on Lake Stevens where I live, and putting 46 hours on the hour meter, I decided to change the engine to a 454 and installed a Mercruiser 420 (454 CID, 420 HP) which was the largest at the time. This is a high-performance Mercruiser engine that came with a 4-bolt main block, roller rockers, aluminum intake, and a Holley 850 CFM carburetor. I did head work and installed a slightly larger camshaft. I also installed an Alpha SS lower unit, Kiekhaeffer trim tabs, Gil exhaust, and Latham steering with a full hydraulic helm. With the engine change the boat runs in the mid 80s with a 28" pitch prop at approximately 5600 RPM. You can cruise at 60 MPH at 4000 RPM, then hit the throttle and the acceleration to 80 MPH pins you back in the seat.
The boat is up for auction on eBay, item #300663048122. More detailed information and photos can be viewed there. The auction ends Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
There are three short clips on youtube.com where you can see and hear the boat run. See the eBay listing for search information.
Email or give me a call if you have any questions or wish to discuss. Eric - 425-334-1169 or 425-238-5088.