The Classic's are they gone?

[cgentile]

I was asked this question about my boat today. Can you order a classic anymore, sweet 16 or the 16 or 18 or the 22 . Or is the used market and the few remaining new ones at dealers all that is left.
There no longer seems to be a Classic line up on the Donzi home page. And there are not very many on the North America listings when you search for a classic.

?

[Planetwarmer]

Ive heard that Donzi will build you a 16, 18, or 22 Classic for 80K as a special order boat. They are no longer mass producing them for dealers to sell.

[gcarter]

In fact, they aren't being produced at all since the investment bank seized all assets.

[mattyboy]

last reports are the holding company was 68 million in the hole so I think the 80k price has gone up just a wee bit

[zzzzzz]

So what has thet done for/against the used market?

[mattyboy]

I don't think it has helped or hurt it. the classic values seem to hold their own pretty well against other glass boats. values are down a little with this economy but not as far down as other newer used boats. this production stoppage would need to be longer and also more official to make any upward impact. they have the 50th coming up in '14 be interesting to see where donzi is in two years might be the stage for a great comeback or a death nell.

[Offset]

I will let you know about the value of a 22'. Mine is going on the market shortly. 1994 with a 454 Magnum Bravo One combination. Who knows what the market will be like this year.

[Carl C]

There are more questions than answers right now. Let's first hope that we don't lose Donzi entirely.

[woobs]

And while it may not be an "original" Donzi....

The Hornet Marine 17 is there for anyone that is looking for a factory NEW build in this style boat. I would also say it's affordable vs. the recent Donzi 16 and that might negatively impact some resale in that segment.



Murray, are you sure you still want to sell that beautiful 22....

[Offset]

Sean my health has deteriorated to the point I do not think could manage the launching/reloading process. I guess at some point you have to be realistic about your situation.

How are your projects coming along both the wooden one and the fiberglass beauty. Hope all is well.

Murray

[cgentile]

Interesting , I was looking at selling my boat , but now with the cosmetic and loving care into it over the years. maybe be a while. If i do upgrade to a 18, sounds like buy one first then deal the other after you get what you want.
But the sweet 16 is so beautiful for my lake and size... it really sounds like the end of a legend is apon us .
When someone says they do not make it anymore, I would think the price is going up on used factory stock boats.

[glashole]

don't count on it

besides
how much more can you make a 22 ft boat worth when the start numbers are around 80 grand

[biggiefl]

Murray....i bought my 94 with the same drivetrain and a 2004 alum trailer, freshwater boat 330hours etc for just under $15k in august. I hope you do better as the economy has picked up and spring is the time to sell, not August.

[woobs]

Murray, we should chat...
I'll PM you.
S.

[CrackerJack]

I believe all the Classic molds are all still at the old Sarasota plant location.