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Old 01-05-2007 | 10:50 PM
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Can I ask a question of the Donzi owners......

I am in the market for a new boat and have narrowed it down to a Donzi 35ZR and the Formula 353 Fastech. Can I humbly ask your opinions on ride and handling, both will go more than fast enough for my needs, smooth ride and the better built boat is what I am curious about.

Is everyone happy with their Donzi's and did any of you consider the 353? I would appreciate your thoughts.

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Old 01-05-2007 | 11:58 PM
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I personally am a Donzi guy.. I can appreciate the Formula's & they do build a great boat too.. Just different strokes for different folks...

If speed is not your concern, One main difference you will notice is there will be more room inside the Formula than the Zr. I like the Zr & cam close to buying one.. I bought a left over new Zx though because of the space.. I personally wish they still offered more than just the 28 & 38 Zx.. It would have been cool to have the complete line of zx's in addition to the Zr's so that you can get either boat depending on your space needs.... Jamie / Lakeside
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Old 01-11-2007 | 05:07 PM
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Totally different boats. the Formula would compare better with the ZX. The ZR with same power would be much faster than the Formula. The Formula, ZX and ZR's all great boats it just depends if you want a sports car or luxury car. The ZR handles rough water better than either the Formula or ZX.
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Old 01-12-2007 | 03:12 PM
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I have this new one that needs a home... No reasonable Offer will be refused.
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Old 01-12-2007 | 04:23 PM
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SDH: The biggest item you have to ask yourself is do I want speed or no, Both boats are built to last Formula is a great boat fit and finish is top notch but speed is not there. T/496 35 Formula is not going to break any speed records at low 70s but she will give you a nice ride. the 35 ZR is built off its sippling the race boat and she is a pocket rocket Kevelar lay up she is a full 35-3 in length and with 496/HO runs out at 82MPH and thats fast with stock power. The other Item you have to look at is resale there are no used 35ZRs out there to be found I had one and she was gone in 2 weeks. All I can say to you is test ride both boats and see what one fits your needs.
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Old 01-13-2007 | 11:23 AM
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When looking into replacing my last Donzi I had considered a formula.. Nice great boats, but I still prefered the Donzi and its layout and graphics.. But thats just me.. Jamie
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Old 01-14-2007 | 06:53 PM
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Old 02-21-2007 | 09:44 PM
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Its the first Donzi ive seen in person with ILMOR power! I like it

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What do 22' classics go for? I have always liked those.....
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