Bobthebuilder sets new record with Donzi today!!
 

LOL, well they said it was the fastest pick of finishes for a new boat to be built they had ever seen, so I guess that is some kind of record.:D

In a couple of months when finished, I will proudly add a 38ZR to the fleet.

Thanks to Fastboats.com a deal has been brokered where I have traded my 03 Nor Tech for the new Donzi. I think it is a great boat and look forward to doing some poker runs etc. with many of the Donzi owners I have come to know over the years.

I arrived at the plant this morning to make my selections at 9:15 am and was out the door, all done an hour later. Thanks for all the help Gerry, Lisa and Craig. Paint graphic and colors, upholstery, instrumentation all done.
Great people to work with.:D

Bob

Congrats and welcome to the Donzi world!!

Congrats on the ZR!! Your gonna love it. What power did you go with??

you will be very happy with the fit finish and quality of that boat. Congrats on the new boat.

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thought you needed only one boat! I guess I was wrong! Why not keep the other predator?

Cause it's not a Donzi... :D :D

Welcome to the gang sir!!

ZR or ZRC??

Welcome to the Family Bob. Now share some details: Comp or Cabin, power, colors.....

Congrat Bob , can`t wait to see it in person :drink:
we going to have hard time to find you this coming summer , with your many boat :D
are plan are now to splash the boat at Orillia monday 28 of july , and boating to Georgien Bay , and and if the weather is on our side ...go to Tobermory :D
Hope to see you there
My Very Best Regards

Congrats & Welcome.. :) Jamie / Lakeside

HI Bob,

Is there anything else you are going to try to fit in during this 10-day period?!?!?!? And I thought I was busy!

Friends of mine have the 38 ZR w/ 700's - it's a beautiful boat that rides like it's on rails. You should enjoy it quite a bit!

Test ride, Test ride, I wanna test ride :)

Congrats AGAIN Bob

Ok, what power???????

Hmmmmmm, seems like congradulating you on new boat purchases is becoming a habit. :)

You knew the diesels wouldn't be fast enough for Bob!:p

Actually Craig, yes. The incorporation of Ft. Myers Offshore, Inc. !! Very close now as lawyer has everything he needs. It has been a lot of work since we will be a non profit.
I am afraid I have allowed the offshore boating world to take over my life...... but I'm enjoying it.

I test drove the 38 ZR w 700's at the St. Pete's poker run. Great poker run boat.:D

Bob

Hey Sean. Test rides in Ontario mid July to Sept. I just went with stock 525's. I like the idea of regular gas being available anywhere. Easy to maintain, warranty, stock parts etc.
Bob

Hey , Tom. Could be true but I have to say I am not disappointed in the NT Yanmar package so far.
See you on the water.:D
Bob

2 - 50 ft boats is a lot to look after. Whoever buys old Predator will not be disappointed. That has been the most awesome boat I have ever owned. But it's time to move on.
The 38 ZR will be a fun boat and easy to look after.
I expect I will leave the Donzi in Canada and keep as a fresh water boat and after this summer the new NT will be based in FL. Saves trucking back and forth in spring and fall.:D
Bob

:D , i like the way you said that :D , congrat again
how fast is supposed ? with bone stock engine :D
sorry for my bad english
Christian

congratz on the purchase! have fun with it!

Hey there, good thinking Bob. The NewArk is posted at 2 bucks per, Cambell's is at 1.58 and I gotta think Sandfiel will be somewhere in between. Even that "little" donzi is gonna make some Muskoka Marina operators wery happy at fill up time.

Should be a nice all round reliable poker runner for sure. I look forward to that test drive.

Bob, Congrats again!!! Very happy for you! Hope to see you soon because I know I owe you some brews for helping me and answering my questions about navigation from Key West to Marco last couple years.:D

Hello Darren. I just idled past your dads place on Marco an hour ago. Went in to Guy Harvey's for dinner. Key West tomorrow.
We will run down together again sometime.:D
Bob

No problem Christian. Your English is a whole lot better than my French. I think close to 90MPH but some here will know better. I'm kinda past that 100+ stuff. Maybe I'm just gettin old ! LOL or just starting to realize it !
If you have time when you get to Georgian Bay call me and it may work to meet.:D
Bob

Will probably have at Port Credit some so keep an eye out in the later part of summer - if it comes this year ! LOL Say hello.
Bob

congrats BOB..great poker run boat..what colors did you end up going with.:cool-smiley-011:

Bob,
Congratulations! You'll love the ZR Good Luck on the trip South..
Rob:D

Congrats Bob,

So I have to go to Canada for a ride in the ZR???

OK, see ya there:D

Guess. LOL:D:D:D

Thanks Rob. Your boat looked great in that run you took with us.:D
Bob

Hey Rick. I'm spending so much time in FL that Canada hardly feels like home anymore. Best of both worlds I guess. If you ever get a chance to go up in July or Aug it's drop dead gorgeous. As for the other 10 months....... well..... LOL:D
Bob

90 is fair number for that boat. It may be tough to achieve with the fresh water up there. I know I loose a few MPH when I go to 1000 Islands. There will be one heck of a Donzi contingency up there this year. We are bringing at least 4 up from NJ including mine. It will be nice to run with you finally. No more big yellow streak flying by my little single engine!
As for the NT, that is a great package. My friend had the trip package in his 50 Hustler and that thing boogied for a diesel.
Good luck with the Cancun Run it is a great cause and should be an awesome trip. Make sure you bring the appropriate "safety" devices being you will be skirting Cuba.

Cubans can't paddle as fast as Bob's Nortech cruises!



What happens when a Cuban gets a flat tire?



HE DROWNS...........:D

Congrats Bob:D Another fine ride.
Bob you need to have a OSO ride day. A 38 donzi would be a nice ride:) would like to see how that handles at 60 in sloppy water.
Just wondering if the Donzi is sorta like a Fountain, likes to ride on top of the water.....so 60 maybe 70 minium to ride on top????

Dennis

Congradulations Bob. I guess we will be paceing 1000 Islands Poker Run with your Donzi and my Donzi. Best of luck with her. and yes Lisa, Jerry and the crew at Donzi are great people.

BOB!!! We want pictures or renderings..... C'mon with it now!!!!!

Congrats!
 

Bob, the boat you test drove at the St. Pete run was my boat! I am happy to hear i had a small part in getting you in to a Donzi!! Enjoy your new boat!

Thank you for your contribution. :) That 700 package is sweet. I came sooo close to going with it but settled on the 525's. Won't be long now before we are on the water with it.
Thanks,:)
Bob

Lisa sent me this picture yesterday. That's all I have for now but she is sending more. :)
Bob

Sweeeettt!!!!

That is the best looking ZR I have see to date! Congrats!

Cool graphics! :)