Will a Donzi Classic 22 handle Offshore Conditions?

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04-27-2015, 12:56 PM

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I remember George's Donzi. It was the X-18 model. By far the coolest Little Donzi out there. Pro charged 400+ CI small block making 900+ HP with an Arenson surface drive. I know it ran over 110 and heard reports of over 120 MPH... Crazy fast for an old 18 ft hull. I had a 22ft classic myself and wouldn't hesitate to take it on the sound in 2-3 ft CHOP.... Not 3 ft waves, but close chop. Handled real well for a little boat and with 550 hp would run 80+

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04-27-2015, 02:59 PM

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laughing at the 22's can run 60-70 with bursts up 80 in 3-4 ft waves comment...

Very doable in regular spaced waves where you can get on top and run. You're not going to do it on Lake Erie slop though. That's 3-4s, throw in some 5s and it's a different story. There is a new player in town with 1,200 hp in a 22 Classic. He is predicting 120 mph. I'm hoping for a ride in it next month. I know of two others that run over 100 with a lot less hp.