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    what size classic?

    I want a Donzi classic and keep going back and forth on the size. Im a big guy 275 lbs and want the boat to take my 2 girls and the wife out. My kids are 8 and 13 and the 13 year old wants to do some tubing. What is the best size to have and why? I found a 16' but worry that its too small. Thanks for the help!

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    Quote Originally Posted by boogie View Post
    I want a Donzi classic and keep going back and forth on the size. Im a big guy 275 lbs and want the boat to take my 2 girls and the wife out. My kids are 8 and 13 and the 13 year old wants to do some tubing. What is the best size to have and why? I found a 16' but worry that its too small. Thanks for the help!
    The 18 is the way to go or the 22. the 16 is a fun boat but the 2 extra feet of the 18 is a whole world of a difference, I think the 18 rides better and more stable, plus you will see some crazy motor sizes in the 18.
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    Ok thanks I think ill keep looking for a 22

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    What Size.....

    boogie > I am about your size and for sure wouldn't recommend anything smaller than an 18C. I have a 22C and when more than 2 folks are in it, it is FULL.....none of these are exactly spacious, that is why I have a Correctcraft also for skiing, tubing, etc. The Donzi is for cruising/running....IMHO
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    The 18 is the best all around performance Donzi in the Classic series
    as voted on this site.

    More room in the engine compartment,
    18 rides better and handles better.

    http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=45091

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    Than a 22C?

    I think that there are probably more 18C's out there....not sure why it would handle better.....more length is usually a good thing for ride quality and performance, all things being equal
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    Quote Originally Posted by oledawg View Post
    not sure why it would handle better
    I read that the 16 "gets squirrely" at high speeds.
    The 18 has been tested stable to 120+ mph.

    "My understanding is that much above 60, the tendency of the boat is to chine walk, and that upper 60's and into the 70's, it becomes just squirrely in general. My understanding is that the 16 has excessive bow lift, and of course the hook."

    http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthre...ight=squirrely

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    Agree...

    Oh, I absolutely agree that the 18 is going to be more stable than the 16, and also would think that the 22 is going to be more stable at speed than either one.....again IMHO since I have never been above 70 gps in ANYTHING
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    I weigh in at a svelte 300lbs. Had a 16 for a time but now have an 18 - much easier to live with!

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    None of the classics are great tubing boats. Getting in and out on. the water can be tough
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirbyvv View Post
    None of the classics are great tubing boats. Getting in and out on. the water can be tough
    I put the Dol-phins on my outdrive to keep the feet off the prop
    takes some getting used to it.

    But tubing is easy
    just pull the tube up next to the Classic and get in
    no water/outdrive to deal with. . .




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    Im not worried about getting my kids back in the boat they are like there mom thin I can grab them by the life jacket and pick them up into the boat LOL

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    Go out find an 18 and a 22 and sit in them. Once you get taller than 6', the leg room starts disappearing, in the 18. All around, there is much more room in a 22 than an 18, and higher freeboard.

    Also a consideration, what kind of waters will you be cruising around in? That extra 4 feet of boat makes for lot smoother ride in lot of different situations.

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    Then there's the 20' Minx.
    Same interior space as a 22, lots more freeboard, seats sit higher, dryer, harder to get into.
    But get a good one.
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    Thanks!! I found a cool 16 2+3 but I guess I need something a little bigger Im going to find a 22c that I like Thanks for all the help!! Ill have a Donzi one day

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