43zr handling?
 

I'm looking at a 43zr and have been told it's not the best handling boat. Anyone able to give me some insight on this model? Thanks.

This doesnt sound right. What specifics did they tell you? What are they comparing it to? These hulls are built to be fast wave crushers that handle well.. Does the person who told you this have any experience with a stepped hull? There is a bit to get used to if you are not used to it, but it doesnt make it bad.. Mind you Im not bashing, Im just curious about why someone would say that.. :) Jamie

it was donzi dealer and we were comparing the 38zr to the 43zr.

What dealer? I have heard nothing but good about the 43 and that they run pretty well over 110mph!

Yes, sounds odd to me too. I also cant imagine what it is that they would have said. I have been in just about all of the Donzi lineup. All that would come to mind at the moment is that it is it is bigger & therefore some reaction times, plane time and speeds would differ depending on power and other variables. But actual BAD handling? ?

I loved my Donzi to death but do recall reading on the 43zr that when it was tested that it was quoted to have "landed kind of hard" in the rough. Don't know exactly what that means but saw it in an article. I do know they fly straight and can definitely handle the rough stuff. I rode in the 38zr and it was as straight-flying as you would expect. After being in a lot of other brands, it is a comfortable ride. Good luck.

I have a 43 Zr and traded up from a 38 Zr. The 38 handled extremely well and the 43 handles even better!!

What kind of top end have you experienced, the one i'm looking at is also equipped with 700's. thanks to everyone for their input to this point. Seems i must have misunderstood the dealer.

I believe the 700 boats run around 93-95mph.

My boat was the one on the cover of power boat magazine. It tested out at 100MPH but i have seen 98 in salt water. I do most of my boating in Lake Erie in the summer and it runs a steady 95MPH and handles the rough stuff extremely well. Where are you from Greg?

Did A fun run from FT. Myers Beach to Naples sunday 103mph 4 people full tank of gas - 38zr-700's awsome ride and control

Robert, Post Pictures:ernaehrung004:

I don't know who told you that but it seems like they don't know Donzi's at all The 43 is 11,000lbs compared to 9800lbs on the 38ZR she is wider, higher and longer. I have lauched a 43 off some big waves and yes it will hit hard and so will anyother boat when your hammering over 4-5ft waves at 105mph, But not hard enough to scare me or slow me down. Both boats the 38Zr and 43 are one of the best running boats I have ever been in. I have drove and throttled a lot of boats.

Greg,

We're a dealer out of Wisconsin and over the last year we've stocked both the 38 and 43 ZR series with the same power (700's). I can say from our experience in the sea trials, both boats have an exceptional ride and cut. Between the 38 and 43 there was not a great difference in the landing or handling. The only difference we noted was the speed (roughly 10 MPH). We had a customer coming out of a 388 Slingshot that was sitting on the back bench and asked how fast we were doing, and when we told him we were at 85 going over 2 and a half footers he had to check the GPS himself to believe the ride quality.

There is a big difference between the 43 ZR of Old and the 43 ZX..maybe that's where the miscommunication came..the ZX's run very well, and look good doing it. Jeff

saw the pics..boat looks awesome..like that color:cool:

43 Zr
 

Not sure were you heard the 43 ZR does not handle well but that would not be a fair statement for the boat..I have personally run numerous 43 ZR's with twin and triple engine configurations..Dont over trim the boat and do anything stupid and the boat handles great.

97-98 with all around friendly props..and I read in PB mag 100 but took some time getting there.

43 Zr
 

I have a 43 ZR with triple 525 Mercs that runs 96 mph!! Nice riding boat that handles extremely well. Not the biggest baddest wave crusher around but a well constructed great handling boat.If your looking for a great deal mine can be bought at a great price!!