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    Bill, I wanna be you when I grow up! I wish I had half your energy!
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    "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti

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    Our first day out in the restored 23' Donzi


    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    Bill, I wanna be you when I grow up! I wish I had half your energy!

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    Don,
    There are times when I wish I had half my energy - lol. I do push a little harder than I probably should, but I enjoy doing too many things to slow down now. Thanks, Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    I didn't mention that the starter motor on the 250 outboard sounded a little rough so I ordered a new starter on ebay on Monday and installed it yesterday. It works perfect and was only $99 delivered! Easy installation, too. I just ordered some new trolling rods/reels with the line counters so we am about ready for some great fishing here - I can't figure out where to mount a remote controlled trolling motor that I got to go on the boat though. Any ideas other than down the bow pulpit where I have the anchor mounted? Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    We had another great day out in the Donzi this afternoon. A couple videos I took. Bill

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJHpKe9Q9dM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1fIc...eature=channel

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    I just wanted to bring this thread up again to report how much I love this boat. We took out my wife's family for another perfect day on the lake today where it ran like a champ through any conditions. It didn't hurt that we found arrowheads and caught some nice size striped bass which I cleaned for her family to take home. Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    You have to admit, a center console might not be the first 'general purpose' boat most people think about but they sure are convenient for almost everything!

    Bill, did you figure out your trolling motor mount? I've seen a few of them mounted on the stern like a small-size kicker. I don't know how they perform back there, but on a boat that size it might be the only option if the pulpit is too high/full. Instead of the lay-down mount used on the bow of a typical bass boat, where the trolling motor lays flat when not in use, they just pull them straight up and out of the water.
    Don
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    And a bunch of other stuff

    "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough" - Mario Andretti

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    Don,
    I agree that center consoles are great all around boats - I have no doubt that is why so many companies are making them now.
    No, so far I have chickened out of mounting the trolling motor I bought - mostly because I don't really need it yet. Our striped bass are content with colored plastic and lead so far - lol. I am almost sure I will have to mount it on the bow pulpit, but I thought about the stern with no really good alternatives there.
    We ran into Dean and his wife in the Martini that I sold to him. He said it was running perfect which I never doubted. It just dawned on me that his new nickname will be Dean Martini - lol.
    Did I mention that we came home from the lake to a 21lb turkey which I smoked on the Big Green Egg? Man, was that wonderful and cooked to perfection over the 6 hours we were gone -

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    '88 23' Donzi

    I recently "Acquired" this same model boat, and might I say, you did an amazing job on yours. (Mine was taken from a gentleman that owed me a good bit of money...)

    I had not planned on spending that much time or energy on the one I acquired, but after seeing yours and not being able to find very many of them, I may change my mind....

    Mine came with a 225 merc, which was tired. We replaced it with a 2004 Yamaha 200 OX66, and it runs great. I'll be stepping down on prop from a 19 to a 17, as it will only turn 4900 rpm and makes around 50mph.

    I was seriously considering selling the boat, until I realized there seems to not be very many of them around. I really want to move back into a twin powered 25' CC with a closed transom and higher sides......but should I keep this one for a while and put a little effort into it? Or is it not as rare as I think?

    Thanks for any input!

    Scott

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    Hi Scott,
    I can tell you that they are not very common - especially here in north Texas. I have never seen another one. We absolutely love the yellow one I fixed up. I built a higher secondary splashwell in front of the outboard, but so far I have not had any waves really challenge the height. I was warned about the low transom creating an easy path for waves coming over the transom at rest, but it has not been an issue from what I have observed. Obviously I would suggest restoring yours to whatever degree you can. Please show some pictures if you get the chance. Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    89 Donzi prop?

    Hey guys, I'm new to the site but am starting a rebuild of my own on this very hull. This thread was a great read. I am planning on repowering with an 250 ox66 and was wondering what prop you ended up using. Also if you had some performance and fuel burn numbers as well that would be great. Can't wait to get started, thanks.

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    Chris,
    I just now saw your post. Right now I am using a 21P Mirage Plus which works fairly well. I will probably try something else this next year to see if anything improves. I can not respond to the burn rate, however. No clue - Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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    ox66 on a 23' Center

    Mine has a 200hp OX66 with a 17 pitch prop turning 5350 RPMs. I had a 19p on it, but it wouldn't get over 4800 Rpm so I just switched it. Its been too cold to give you any burn info though. I just cleaned it up, waxed it and started on the gauge panel rebuild. I am thinking of selling it if any of you are interested. This seems to be a very rare hull. Has to be worth something!

    Donzi starboard.jpgDonzi at topsail.jpgDonzi bow.jpg

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    Scott,
    Sorry to hear that you are considering selling it - any problems with it? I see yours has a nice T-top, too. I still love mine and it suits what we do very well. Bill

    1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
    1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
    1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
    1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
    1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
    Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma

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