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    Tag in a GT 21?

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    Pardon my ignorance but was is this tag other then the drive and engine serial #'s? We are having trouble locating a HIN # on the boat.... Some more info is this is going to be my new to me 1973 GT21...
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    That is the Hull Identification Number 21-56 the reason it is not on the transom is the boat was started in sept 1971 and invoiced in aug of 1972 right before the HIN became mandatory so it is NOT a 73 .

    the records indicate the engine serial number was a late scratch the 320 CC was scratched in favor of a 375 chrysler, it was sold to south river. I guess they never printed a new tag

    the drive serial number is for a volvo 270 not a trs so judging by that and the condition of the tag some work has been done to the boat.

    can you tell what the original colors were?
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    Are you suggesting it's a '72? Hmmm, very interesting. I know the boat was once light blue (paint showing around the tag) and then it was all white...or vise versa. The TRS is not original and either is the big block pwr plant. The boat was purchased in South River Md. in the early 80's (although not 100% certain of the year) and has had lots of work done to it.

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    Almond white was the original colors. It is a 1972 that's why it doesn't have a HIN on the transom
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    From my Uncle (the owner until just a few years ago):

    "Stanley Brown, a jeweler in Pikesville Md. is who sold me the boat, which was stored at S.River at the time. The Original colors are what you see on the deck. Everything else written sounds right from my knowledge except the drive is not a TRS."

    As for the drive NOT being a TRS...I finding it all depends on who you ask. I'll post the conversation pertaining to the drive in a moment. The colors on the deck that he's referring to appear to be the Ivory and Light Blue.

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    http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthre...onzis+for+sale

    Talks about the drive. Whether it's a TRS or a Merc III.

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    Something is up with this boat all the other gt made at this time were sold in 1971 this one was sold in aug of 1972

    Wonder what went on the dealer held up and changed his mind or was it sent back for a re fit. To my knowledge a mopar wouldn't work with a merc. But would with a Volvo
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    It was told to me that this boat possibly came from Italy....Does this hold any truth to the best of anyones knowledge here??
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    My Uncle is also very adament that this boat was built in Italy; Left hand steering??? Could that be why it wasn't sold until 1972? Shipping it from over seas takes time, right?

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    No Donzis built in Italy (although I always have to convince people that it's not an Italian boat! )

    Left hand drive typical for left hand prop = Volvo.

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    Well that clears that up. Now what engine should have come in the boat?
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    Half of what you see, none of what you hear...I get it

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    if I had a nickel for everytime I heard that one .


    according to the records it was a mopar volvo combo most likely a warmed up 360

    I'll see what i can dig up


    remember this time at DONZI they were going gangbusters with a large model list it was build and sell . the boats were not sitting around gathering dust it was finished and paid then out the door. This boat was at the factory for almost a year did it leave and come back ?? or Not??
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    Mattboy, thank you. Now if I keep the boat left hand steer and use a right hand outdrive, would that cause any riding issue?
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    Left hand steer and a duo prop or a LH Bravo BB

    the new VP 430 would be a reliable PKG or the Ilmor 570

    people have done the LH helm RH drive without much issue some tab and seat time
    When the sky is grey,look out to sea.
    When the waves are high and the light is dying,
    well raise a glass and think of me...
    When I'm home again,
    boys, I'll be buying!

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