43 zr w/ 700's
 

Anyone have a 43 zr w/700's? How does it ride in rough water? What is the top speed?

I am comparing it to a 42 fountain w/700's any thoughts?

Thanks
TJ

Very nice ride and handling. Top speed is is around 92-95 depending on conditions and setup. Call Ocean Perofrmance by they use one as their poker run boat and also have another in stock.

I've got one...92 - 95 is about right. The boat is absolutely on rails. I've only been on it in 2-3' er's. It feels almost boring @ 75mph cruise.

BTW...it's for sale. '07 w/ full warranties. PM if interested.
Hugh

Not too sure where you are from, but it may be worth a look at the Sunsation F4 43' with 700's. The F4 has a ton of custom detailing to it along with speeds up to the 100mph+ mark. The cabin is spacious with plenty of headroom. There will be a few at the Miami boat show with one in the water for sea trials at the Mercury booth. I can also help you with any info on them.

I prefer the Donzi 43 over the Fountain, but, I really like and have been on a 43 sunsation, awesome boat, my second choice. My pic is the 43 Nortech, I have one with 700's, NXT transom assemblies but with the #6 drives. Boat does run on rails, awesome cruise, 94.6, gets up on plane extremely easy, and handles rough water perfectly, found that out coming back from K.W. Has 6'7" of headroom, full ammenties, and has a straight walk in head, no step in height. Bottom line all good boats some better than others. Take a ride in them all, and find out what meets your criteria of boating. We over night a few times, as well as entertain, so being able to go in and out with out much ducking is important...Good Luck. Jeff

A more apples to apples would be a Donzi 38 ZR to 42 Fountain ;)

You are correct. This is not a Fountain bash by any means but the truth. The 42 Fountain is overall length, the 38Zr does not include the swim platform in its loa. Running surface, cabin and cockpit space is going to be closer. The 43Zr is a much bigger boat then the the 42 Fountain as stated earlier.

That blue 43 Donzi looks awesome.:cool-smiley-011:

Donzi had a nice showing at Chicago this past weekend. They had an all yellow 43 ZR with 700's. I liked the rear drop-down bolster setup in the back as opposed to a bench. Just wish the cockpit was a tad deeper but then you give up those sexy lines. Would also have liked to seen a bit more attention to detail in the engine compartment. Beautiful boats.

Wait till you see the new 43 they are finishing up on now. The engine compartment is getting a face lift!:D

Thanks for everyone's input. I guess with Fountain's 42 being about 38 feet or so a better comparision, would be the 38 zr to the 42 Lightning or the 43 zr to the 47 Lightning. How fast is the 38 ZR with 700's?

The 38ZR with 700s runs about 105 and she is actually 39ft in length.

The 43 Zr is a beast in the rough stuff and packed with power. Take a look at the incredible Yellow 43 we just had on display in Chicago at the boat show..

www.shipyardmarine.com

TJ I HAVE A 2007 43'DONZI TRIP 525 BOAT W/20HRS ON IT. i ALSO HAVE A 2007 43'SUNSATION W/65 HRS W/700'S. BOTH BOATS ARE VERY NICE, IT COMES DOWN TO $$$$. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED I CAN SEND PIC'S. OF BOTH. [email protected][/email]