22 classic
 

hi,any owners who can help with a few quick questions to aid a potential purchase?

1.never been up close and personal with one-whats under the front?

2.with the 496ho what will they run real world gps?

3.are they just for the lake or can they handle open water with nasty chop/swell?

thanks in advance.

Drive it, if possible. My cammed up 454 mag ran 68 gps.

I had an 06 22 Shelby...It ran 77 with a 496 HO...It ran Awesome in the small stuff...Doubt that it would run real good in big stuff..Im sure it would be a challenge in the big stuff..3-4 ft..

Joe

My 18C ran great in 4ft+ seas...I guess it is just what one is use to......there are not many boats out there in the size range with similar power that would stand up to a Donzi IMO.......

They take some time and skill to drive but fun as hell when you get it down pat....

Shelbys have a raised X. This boat should run 73. You might squeeze 75 out of it in perfect conditions. Of course a bit higher if on salt water. I run mine in rough on the Great Lakes all the time.

Here is mine for sale
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o35172-en.html

Has a 496HO...loaded with goodies...one of a kind...full carpeted underneath..lots of storage...runs 83mph!

Bravo X drive, mercury racing tabs, tilt steering wheel, stereo, special paint, dual hydraulic steering, 425hp, Livorsi throttles and gauges, gps speedo, more.... Low hours plus full warranty.

Call me 203.640.4009 Ron

I think he was looking for a Donzi......nice boat though............

I realize that...but there are options....
Thought I would introduce the faster competition...
Choices are good....

thanks guys,all answered apart from whats up front under the bow?is it a carpeted storage space-full width or just a centre tunnel bit for ski's?thanks

Faster hull designs are usually not as good in the rough as a true deep vee. Mine runs 83-85 with a 525 EFI. I can crush 2-3 footers. 4 footers are harder. Storage in the Donzi is minimal with a ridiculous little storage bin up front that doesn't even hold a ski. I customized mine and opened up the front for ample storage and room to sleep on occasion.

thanks all,now all answered!!

Yea, You cant go wrong with the boat .... I've had mine for seven years, cant think of another boat in its size that I'd want .... Cant tear the thing up on the water, you'll give before the boat will .... Not much for storage, just drive around make noise and have fun ...... Told myself I'd be out of the boat in three years when I bought it, still in with no end in sight now ......

Any newer 22 Classic's for sale?

Looking for 496ho / 502mpi / 454mpi Bravo boats on trailer.


Thanks
Mange

This forum does a pretty good job of bringing together all of the Donzi Classics for sale around the world! http://www.donzi.net/forums/forumdis...aysprune=&f=12

Had an old 1989 22 Classic with a 509 aluminum head motor. Boat ran 78 to 80 with a bravo and a 27 Pitch mirage 3 blade. REALLY fun boat. 2 footers are sooo fun. 3 footers and up...hold onto your hat! Boat can take it, but you cant. Great boat for its size. :drink:

Thanks :)

I'm in at donzi.net.

For my it's no big deal to buy a Donzi in US. I buy boats on regular basis. That's why I want to ask you guys here at OSO first :)

Thanks
Mange

Just lowered the price on mine for a quick sale :

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o37411-en.html

Yea there is a little storage spot for like an anchor or soft cooler. Not much up front. we got 86mph out of my brothers whippled 22'.

how about a all original x18 thats as close to new as possible for a 38year old boat or a donzi 22 criterion
pm email for pictures

also check out >>

www.donzi.org

I've checked it out a couple times...not to active.

custom edition 22 classic
 

I have a 2002 22 classic loaded with all the goodies.... dean louks ( taod ) paint... mcleod interior... raylar550 plus and it just keeps on going check brian 41 posts for pic's... I'll be a AOTH in may come for a ride in the air ride seats... also pics on taod web site and www,mwdonziclub.com in the boat of the month

Here it is Mick. Remember the first post has the BEFORE pics! http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/d...-addition.html

Tkx
 

Thanks carl for the help I don't know how to do that stuff :