what has been the most significant donzi ever made?

[gold-n-rod]

I don't think the 14 baby should be on this list.
Is that model distinguished in any way, other than being a Donzi?
Isn't it a lake boat?

So is the 16. Ask the man who owns one.

[Formula Jr]

very well said gcarter.

[mattyboy]

I don't think the 14 baby should be on this list.
Is that model distinguished in any way, other than being a Donzi?
Isn't it a lake boat?

I have been in a 14 in rough water it needs to be on the list

think soda guys we are talking Coca Cola not diet coke not cherry coke, not vanilla coke, not caffiene free coke don't lump them all together

or for you movie buffs "it's a wonderful life" a wise man once said to me look at it as if it never was created would things be the same Donzi????

[Cuda]

I voted for the 22 Classic. It's imho, the most desired Donzi, and the most versatile I think. Now, some of the other more rare Donzi's may be more sought after by true Donzi nuts like we have on this board, but I'm sure the general boating public would prefer a 22 to all others.

[goatee]

WOW!
where to begin? 16 started it all. 18 took it to new level. 22 took it to a new animal! zr's taking it to new era. 28 won races. critter is just the epitome.

i voted critter and was going to post an honorable mention to the hornet.
started reading posts and thought how the 18 might be a great chioce too.

so many reasons, so many chioces.

p.s. i have only added to one persons rep power....... before today.
randys car post...not that there hasnt been good posts....
just not this good

[Rob M]

Longest tenured.
A design influence for the 18' and 22'.
The most easily recognized by the general public - wraparound seat in particular.
Probably the most knocked off performance boat (Cobalt, Unlimited, Grew etc.)
In the general populations' boating lexicon: "Sweet Sixteen"
Most affordable for the average 'dreamer' of the Classic line

[LKSD]

Definitley the classics & I think the z33 helped keep the name in the limelight for a long time..

[steven s]

I think the most significant boat should be the one that most people prefer to own.And the boat that has the most producted in the world.Also I voted for the ski spoerter.But wanted to vote for the x18.

[Magicallbill]

Got to vote for the Ski Sporter 16..
Personal preference?..Sure.
It has the history, the aura about it..People look at them,knowing they're special and cool, and they are not sure why..They just know....

[MOP]

Saying "Sweet 16" on any dock always brings a smile and instant recognition to the Donzi name, I have to agree that the 18 is more popular as a tweener boat and does everything quite well. But when push comes to shove and we mature past our sibling Donzites the 22 wins hands down. Most all of us have enjoyed the 16 I know I did though it beat my old Bod to death, having spent a few summers running a Buds 18 I just had to skip right to the 22. I run in some fairly big water, just last weekend in my lounge chair 22 going 30+ miles in 3 footers left me sore most of this week, either of the Donzi teen sizes would have damn near killed me! I voted for the 16 due to its recognition but vote for the 22 for best all around.

Phil

P.S. Ken same stuff we ran in just a lot farther!

[Cuda]

The reality of it is, I still don't think there's any line of boat manufactorer who can compete in the same lines as the Classics, the 16, the 18, or the 22. I voted the 22, because it opened up the opportunity to own these hot rod sport boats to people that run on waters not suited for the smaller ones, but you can still run the 22 on small water.

[joseph m. hahnl]

oh no not again? Matty!!!!!!!!!!

16 . The one every one knows. Take off the the emblems and name.
Like the the 13 whaler it is unmistakable most people who know any thing about boats would be able to identify the 16.



When I was a Kid in the 70's it was the 18's coming in from out at sea.
that distinctive patter of water on the hull with roar of the V8 with above water exhaust. Etched in my brain as what a Donzi is.

Then in the 80's There was this twin screw in Osterville Betsy II. She was all white with a windshield. I think it was a 24 spirit . She is the one that stands out in my mind as my favorite."Twin Screw""OH YAH"


But now today my heart belongs to my Minx I looked at them all and the Minx just had it all. speed, comfort, warmth and a sexy body. everthing your looking for in a girl .


joe

[mattyboy]

question for the 18 guys, how many times does an onlooker at the ramp or dock come over and say oh a donzi I love the donzi sweet 16 hey where's the wrap around seating???
and the real question does it get under your skin
hell leave the names the stripes and the weenie bars and some of the people on this board can't tell the difference between the two

we're missing the point again here, it is not what your aging body likes, or what you think is sexy I didn't ask what your favorite Donzi was, or what your favorite style or type was please be a little more engaged about this and not lump all the classics together

I wonder what production numbers would add to this discussion or for that matter units sold??, and I guess you would have to take into account the total numbers of the size hull as donzi had many variations on every hull / power/ purpose/ or deck in some cases??

[Cuda]

please be a little more engaged about this and not lump all the classics together

Why, are we being graded?

[Cuda]

Questions like these remind me of why I hated classes like English Comp in school, and loved science and math. In the comp type classis, it's somebody's opinion on what the right answer is, in math and science, you're either right or wrong, and it wasn't a matter of opinion.

Headmaster Matty is turning all our papers back to us, riddled with red slashes.