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    ask me ?

    Can I use the donzi 22 classic in open sea ? I am very interested in this boat, but is this boat strong on the waves?

    With all due respect to all........

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    As long as you remember that it is a 22' boat and realize it's limitations, yes. I crush rough water on the Great Lakes all the time.
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    the 22 is a very capable boat, but the term open ocean??? how open??
    does the body of water have a tendancy to kick up suddenly and if it does how big does it get.?? If I ran miles offshore on a daily basis I would be looking at a bigger boat. a donzi doral 24 or a pantera 24-28 or cig 28 if I wanted a true deep vee or a 27ZR if I wanted a stepped hull.
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    Its a popular boat in the Bahamas and the Keys, but I doubt you will find too many in the Grand Banks.

    It is a 22' boat with a relatively low free board. It is not an ocean liner, but it handles rough water better than most boats its size.

    In the open ocean, you may want more than 1 motor too (ie 43ZR with staggard trips!!).
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    Quote Originally Posted by Planetwarmer View Post
    Its a popular boat in the Bahamas and the Keys, but I doubt you will find too many in the Grand Banks.
    Great line. And it sums it up pretty well.


    Quote Originally Posted by planetwarmer View Post
    In the open ocean, you may want more than 1 motor too (ie 43ZR with staggard trips!!).
    yeah, it's a safety thing! 'honey, I'd be happy with that little 22, but we really need to consider the 43 - after all, think of the children!'
    Don
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