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1970 Donzi 18 2+3 needs restoration
I have one too many boats. I've always wanted a Donzi, but after looking for a year, I 'settled' on a Ski Nautique. 5 months later, a Donzi went for sale locally and I had to have it. My wife gave permission as long as I sold the other boat. After using both last year, I find that the Ski Nautique is a much better family boat. Now I'm torn as to which I should sell: the boat which is the most fun for me or the one which is the most fun for the rest of the family. Both are stored in a garage in Maine (about 4 hours from Boston). Test drives are available on a nearby Maine lake. I'll tow either boat back to the Boston area for test drives for extremely serious offers with deposit. More photos and videos available upon request. The Both boats are listed on the Boston Craigslist, but I thought Donzi enthusiasts would be more interested in the Classic 18.
I'm asking $6500 including the trailer
Here are the Details:
1970 Donzi 18 2+3
Holman Moody 351 Windsor engine with newly rebuilt Holley carburetor, Edelbrock Performer intake, Petronix electric ignition, new plugs and wires
The previous owner must have swapped in an automotive 351; it doesn't have a marine alternator and it probably doesn't have a marine starter.
Brand new Optima battery
Volvo 250 outdrive with two 15x23 inch props in good condition; extra Volvo upper drive unit
Gas tank does not leak (I had a guy do a 'fuel polish' and he inspected the inside of the tank)
Interior and exterior could use a restoration
New LED lights on the included trailer
This is not a good boat for people who want a perfect looking boat. My todo list for this boat is very long and my wife complains that I spend more time working on the boat than using it. That's true, but I like doing that work and fixing things that are broken.
Even in its current state, the motor sounds great and attracts a lot of positive attention. Other boaters seem to like to drive by and talk about the boat. I will certainly miss if if I end up selling it. There seems to be much more interest in the Nautique though, because I probably priced it too low.
More pictures are available here:
http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/ivypandas/Donzi/?albumview=slideshow
Below is my introductory posting in Donzi.net
http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthre...wbie-questions
Davis
