The new home of a 1976 Classic 18 is...

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Hello all,

Figured I'd make an introduction since I found my boat here on the forum. I bought f_inscreenname's (Mark's) 1976 18 classic, and it made the trip down to me in the Orlando area. Unfortunately the shipper caused some damage to the keel in transit (long story), so I'm fixing that up before getting it wet. I'm guessing that should be within the week.

Why the Donzi? Well, it's the first I've owned, but I've probably been behind the wheel of a good 50-75 different Donzi's over the years. I grew up in the Keys, and worked at a marina that was a Pro-Line and Donzi dealer back in the mid 90's. I've probably been behind the wheel of 500 boats, and the classic 18's were always one of my favorites. As far as choosing the specific year, let's just say it's close to the year I was born, and a neighbor happened to have one around the same age when I was growing up.

No big plans for the boat quite yet, but I'll make sure it's taken care of well. Already have a few little ideas to make it mine, but I'm not going to share quite yet.

I did notice the boat had FL numbers on it, pre-restoration, so it made its way back to FL in more ways than one. Apparently it belongs down here.

I've noticed there are a few other owners in the Central FL area, and a couple that I guess get together every now and then for rides. If there's anyone I should know, please point them my way.

Thanks,
Gary

[Ed Donnelly]

Gary; You got yourself one beautiful boat....Congradulations....Ed

[Magnum Ralph]

I am sure mark did a great job on that 76 18. Congrats

[gcarter]

Congratulations on the purchase!
There is an event coming up at the end of the month in Palatka.
http://www.donzi.org/forum/showthrea...s-River-Oct-31

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Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm sure i'll have a few questions along the way. I've owned a few boats over the years, and probably 30 jet skis, but this is the first boat I've owned that isn't powered by an outboard.

Gcarter, I think I may have put some money in your pocket at some point, there's a Kinetico system outside my house.

-Gary

[gcarter]

Gcarter, I think I may have put some money in your pocket at some point, there's a Kinetico system outside my house.

-Gary

I'm not sure, but if you live in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties, you put into my Brother In Law's pocket.
We cover Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties.
But you get the benefit regardless.