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    open bow

    what is a good proformance open bow boat or open fish with a lot of seating in a 23ft to 25 ft range

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    I was looking at a Checkmate 24ft 2400 BRX 300 xs Optimax. they say it will hit 70

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    Baja !

    Dare I say it on this great Donzi site !
    I am a Donzi guy~~~Have been since the 70s !

    Baja
    They make/made several great I/O performance boats with open bows in this size 23, 25, 27 range !

    Baja is owned by the very same holding company that now also owns Donzi, Fountain, Pro-line, etc.

    The Baja brand seems to be in production limbo at the moment ~~~
    But production is expected to begin again soon ! ?

    There are some great used ones out there !

    A neighbor of mine owns a Baja~~~
    Great family performance, all around general use & fishing boat !
    Very Fast Boats~~~for what they are !

    Don't forget the later open Donzi boat models also !
    Very Fast too !
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    Depends on how unique a hull you would like to own and how many degrees of deadrise you are hoping to have under you for that big lake water Buddy, if you mention a wacker again on this site you'll be sent to the woodshed.
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    2003 Donzi 28ZXO Mid-Cabin. Twin Merc 350 Mag MPI's, low FW hrs! - $49995 (Lake in the Hills, IL)

    Date: 2011-03-05, 1:17PM CST
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    2003 Donzi 28ZXO Mid-Cabin.


    Twin Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI's- 300hp each, verified engine hours of 106 and 107. Bravo drives, tie bar, drive showers, skeg guards, SS 3-blade props, dual ram tabs, switchable exhaust, Sony X-Plod CD stereo with driver and bow passenger remotes, snap-in matching cockpit carpet, dual batteries with switch. Features a mid-cabin with center fill-in cushion, porta-potti, sink/faucet, and sliding and closing privacy doors. Other options include tinted windshield, open-bow with 4 cupholders and 5 grab handles, powdercoated bow rails, anchor locker, mirrored power engine hatch, drop-down swim ladder, transom wash-down shower, SS pop-up cleats, SS ski tow and grab handle. Includes a tandem axle aluminum trailer with guides. All gauges have been replaced with fresh Livorsi gauges including Tell-tale Speedo and look awesome! Fully maintained including a recent full drive service. This boat looks fantastic and won't disappoint! Consignment sale. MANY MORE PICTURES AVAILABLE!


    FAST SALE AT $49,995.00! See it inside our Lake in the Hills, IL showroom, 847-458-6488.


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    I think he wants 23 to 25 max length
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    Formula 232/252 Bowrider
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    I had a 252BR Formula, had it had more power i'd probably still have it..
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    Quote Originally Posted by dsparis View Post
    2003 Donzi 28ZXO Mid-Cabin. Twin Merc 350 Mag MPI's, low FW hrs! - $49995 (Lake in the Hills, IL)

    Date: 2011-03-05, 1:17PM CST
    Reply to: sale-dans5-2248903407@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

    2003 Donzi 28ZXO Mid-Cabin.


    Twin Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI's- 300hp each, verified engine hours of 106 and 107. Bravo drives, tie bar, drive showers, skeg guards, SS 3-blade props, dual ram tabs, switchable exhaust, Sony X-Plod CD stereo with driver and bow passenger remotes, snap-in matching cockpit carpet, dual batteries with switch. Features a mid-cabin with center fill-in cushion, porta-potti, sink/faucet, and sliding and closing privacy doors. Other options include tinted windshield, open-bow with 4 cupholders and 5 grab handles, powdercoated bow rails, anchor locker, mirrored power engine hatch, drop-down swim ladder, transom wash-down shower, SS pop-up cleats, SS ski tow and grab handle. Includes a tandem axle aluminum trailer with guides. All gauges have been replaced with fresh Livorsi gauges including Tell-tale Speedo and look awesome! Fully maintained including a recent full drive service. This boat looks fantastic and won't disappoint! Consignment sale. MANY MORE PICTURES AVAILABLE!


    FAST SALE AT $49,995.00! See it inside our Lake in the Hills, IL showroom, 847-458-6488.


    SEE MORE PICS AND OTHER USED BOAT INVENTORY @ WWW.GRANDSPORTCENTER.COM


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    I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really like this boat

    did I mention I REALLY like this boat
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    I would agree the ZXO is awesome as well as the formula 252 just that the ZXO +3 feet has the walk through which would provide a little shelther in a squall and oh been there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BUIZILLA View Post
    I had a 252BR Formula, had it had more power i'd probably still have it..
    What did she have? 454?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BUIZILLA View Post
    I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really like this boat

    did I mention I REALLY like this boat
    And the mags are a bit of a draw back over the 6.2 @ 325HP great layout just do your homework!

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    Quote Originally Posted by njfastech View Post
    what did she have? 454?
    454/310/b3
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    DAULEY, do you have a slip constraint that limits you to less then 25 feet including any swim platform, whether it be integrated or added on? I would look for something more unique that not only gives you the bow ride function, but alos provides a small mid cabin area like the attached pic. Nice to get kids or the wife out of the weather or sun when needed and still easily go 60mph with a full load of peeps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Guimond View Post
    DAULEY, do you have a slip constraint that limits you to less then 25 feet including any swim platform, whether it be integrated or added on? I would look for something more unique that not only gives you the bow ride function, but alos provides a small mid cabin area like the attached pic. Nice to get kids or the wife out of the weather or sun when needed and still easily go 60mph with a full load of peeps.
    limited to total of 25ft or the zxo would be the boat
    greg what is that a picture of?

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