First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

Well I finally had the chance to put my new to me Daytona in the water this weekend and boy was it a thrill. Water was about 1ft chop, so it was perfect to get some air under the hull and lighten her up. 4 people and half a tank of fuel I was running 80 at 4800rpms :D :D

I still had a fair amount of stick left to go, but I am trying to take it easy on her until I make sure everything is mechanically sound. I feel like 85-86 may be in reach. BTW the boat is turning 32" labbed Bravo 1's behind Innovation 600's. Not bad for a big ole' pig in the water!!

Corey

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

hey corey congrat's on the new ride how about some pic's i alway's love the daytona's

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Here is some that I have, I need to take some in the water, the colors are awesome when wet!

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

Livewire here - Great to hear you got her in the water. What drives does she have and what gear ratio are they set to?

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

they are 1.5to1 Bravo's :eek: :eek:

I know that I will be replacing them pretty soon. I have run the boat some more at Lake of the Ozarks, and hit 83 at 5100rpms. Not bad for over 1/2 tank of fuel and glassy water. I still think with some decent chop I'll hit that 85 mark.

Thanks
Corey

BTW how is LiveWire treating ya'?

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

Corey,

LiveWire is treating me Great! I will be in LOTO at the end of the month for the July 4th weekend. I'm bringing a couple that has never been there. It should be fun. What do you think you will be replacing the drives with? LiveWire is running BMax with a 1.4.3 to 1 ratio with 28P lab Bravo 1 4 Blade. I am thinking of changing the ratio to a 1.3.0 to 1 and trying either Herring 5 or 6 Blades or 4 Blade 30/32P Bravos. What do you think? I run consistantly 84 to 85MPH in glass to 1ft chop on a full tank of gas and 2 to 4 people. I ran 87/89MPH on glass in the intercoastal in Sarasota with 4 guys and a full tank. Then we went out in the Gulf in high winds with 6ft waves and ran about 93/95MPH with about half a tank now. One guy on the way out and one on the way back got some good air time and couldn't stay on their feet when a surprise 8 to 10 footer came out of nowhere. It was a rush. I just want to get some of that salt water speed in fresh water without messing with the power. I like to keep the Innovation Marines stock. Mine are 650's. Looking for any input you or your Donzi Dealer friends might have or from our Offshoreonly folks out there.

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

I know of a few guys that are running the Merc. Maximus 5blades and are having GREAT luck with them. There is an 02 Daytona here with 700's and Max Machine drives who is running pretty consistent 90mph plus in sticky fresh water. I am going to try switching to the Maximus down the road, but first I have to get the drive situation handled. Probably going to go to a Max machine works drive setup, sticking with the 1.5to1 ratio. I absolutely LOVE the handling of these big ole' pigs. They sure feel nimble for how big they are!!

Maybe we'll see ya at LOTO, although it won't be this year. Got a baby coming around the first week of august, so our boating season is almost over :(

Corey

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

Congrates on the new baby :) Where can I find info on the Max Machine Drives? I love the big pigs too - but that 38ZR is growing on me and my wife loves the 12ft swim pad - she hates the scoops on LiveWire :(

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

When I showed your pics to my wife she said the same thing. Loves the boat, hates the scoops :rolleyes: A good friend of mine has a ZR with staggered 525's for sale. I've been on it a couple of times and it absolutely rocks. Runs right at 90-91, which is amazing on such tame power. Check out www.maxmachineworx.com That should get ya started on the drives.

Are you going to be at LOTO for the shootout this year? That will be my next trip up :rolleyes:

Corey

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

We are thinking about it. If the couple loves this 4th of July weekend it good very well happen. I'll let you know either way. Where is it going to be this year? Wasn't last year the last one at Shooters 21? They are making condos or something there? Has it been torn down yet or have this changed again?

Alex

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

Same Place As Last Year Supposedly. Plans Fell Thru On The Selling Of The Old Shooters. Heard It Is Very Quiet There, Even On Weekends. Speeds Sound Great On The New Daytona. I Have Straight Zx And It Is Funny You Called It A Pig Because My Buddy Was On Lake Michigan With Me Over The Weekend And He Called Mine Ms. Piggy. He Is A Baja Guy And Can Not Get Over How It Handled 3-6 Footers At Wot. Only Getting In The 70's With My 500 Efi's But No Extension Boxes And Full Layup With Full Cabin. Plus About 300 Pounds Of My Wife's Shoes. Was Funny Watching A 38 Lightning Coming Against The Wind With Me From Downtown Chicago And He Would Not Even Raise Tabs To Play.

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Hey Hammer we will have to hook up one day. I play in the big pond too. If I'm not in LOTO or the Chain O' Lakes I'm in the pond. I like going to Dick's in Chicago or this one place in Milwaukee which has really good food. These pigs handle great in the big stuff but the others are quick to knock us when we talk about it but when it comes time to prove us wrong they are quick to back down. Give me a call - Cell (847) 975-6333.

Alex

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I had heard rumors that last years was the last at Shooters, heard Horney Toad would be the new location, but I don't know if thats true or not. I would just assume not have anything to do with Horney Toad anyways. Merlyn took a great lakeside restaurant and bar and turned it into a friggin High Rollers only club :rolleyes: .

Corey

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

Sounds Good Alex. I Am Either Loto Or The Pond As Well. We Launch A Lot On The Cal Sag Near Alsip So We Don't Have To Fight The Traffic On The Way There Or Home. Will Be There Fri And Sat Of July 4th Weekend. Regarding The Shootout, It Was Talked About To Have It Sponsored By The Toad But It Never Transpired. I Heard At Least One More Year At The 21 Mile Marker. I Think They Said It Was Safer Here As Well From The Safety Crew Standpoint Because The North Side Of The Channel At 21mm Is Very Uninhabited At This Point. By The Way, If You Think The Toad Was Different Last Year, Wait Til You See The Newest Developments, = A New Toad Marina, Condotels(part Condo Part Hotel) Etc. Nice And Expensive. Hammer

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BY THE WAY ALEX, WAS YOUR OLD AVATAR OF YOUR BOAT AND IF SO WAS THAT JEFF STEVENSON'S OLD BOAT. HE HAD THE EXACT BOAT AT LOTO 2 YEARS AGO WITH WHIPPLES ON IT. SAID RUNNING UPPER 80'S. JUST CURIOUS.

Re: First run 01' 38Daytona!!
 

Yes my old Avatar is a pic of my boat. No it is not Jeff's boat and as far as I know Donzi has never painted another boat with my graphics and lightning bolts - Another Black boat I'm sure (Miami Vice) and my boat has never had Whipples or any other chargers just natural power like the old muscle cars. I'll be in LOTO June 30th thru the 4th. Let's get together next time your in the pond.

Alex