What was so wonderful. What power? What options? How was the fit and finish? How fast? How well did it turn? etc????

what does the 38 zr comp run with 525 in it in the standard setup and what is the advantage in the 38 to running a staggared setup is it just handling ?? or some speed and ride quality ??

On the high end Ken Bowen says his race boat (team Adrenaline) has ran 104 or so with Herring props etc..
Form what i have heard the 525 boats staggered should run about 90-93
My 500 side by side comp will run 86 or so (Donzi say's 89)
Staggered setup is closer drive line = less resistance= more mile per hour. Side by side easier docking maneuverability and down about 2 mph"according to Donzi"

does the side by side boat still run as flat in the water and how does the boat handle rough water??

I just ran the boat at 1000 Islands Poker Run, Yes she runs just as flat as the ZR competition. I started off 4th boat to last in the 60-80 mile an hour class. I didn't want to beat up on a new boat. With 5 people aboard we moved from behind and passed 45 boats. I was surprised how the boat did not chine walk or get pulled into other boats wakes as we were passing them, she did not get tossed or ever gave me an un easy feeling on loosing control, I have drove a lot of boats being in the boat industry and this has to be one of the best running boats out there.

we ran a 38zr at the windy city pokerrun. It was the first with the ilmor 625 v-10's. The boat ran 96 in rough water and were hopeing for 100mph in better conditions.The boat is currantly for sale along with a 38zr with 525's. powerboatsnw.com

You also have to take in mind when a boat is tested, they run min fuel and also run in the Gulf, The more saltwater you have the boat will be that much lighter on top. I have had our 38 ZR 1/4 Tank in Barnegat Bay at 90 mph with 525s Staggered, In Fresh water at 85 mph and with a Full Tank 2000lbs more at 86mph In Saltwater. Still fast for a stock 38ft boat that is stable.

Donzi has always made one hell of of a boat. my wife and I had a 1976 sweet 16 with a 350 and a Volvo 260 drive . This was a Chris craft conversion. We had the boat 17 years and beet it to death. Tried to beet it to death ,It ran 65 mph and never touched the motor or the drive. It had a mallory duel point dist. and it liked to eat points, but I would bet it has more hrs than any boat around. Now we have a 35 fountain but keep looking at the Donzi's.

I really think Donzi hit the nail on the head with the new ZR series. I really like the boat in post #11. We have a couple of 38ZX that run in the Chi-town powerboat club and they ride awesome.

salt water is NOT always faster...as the hull becomes more buoyant due to increased density, anything in the water will have increased drag as well.