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Ya seems like that with all the boats out in Washington. Dude has a sweet collection none the less. I would love to date his daughter LOL
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Originally Posted by Schweeng
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Boat needs a new trailer....the 2001 myco in the pictures does not fit it from the back half.....and the trailer is in poor condition. besides that....
I drove 1293 mile with check in hand.... the owner had waited hours before sea trail to fire the motors....the boat has been sitting and not run for 18mnths I was told. Who does that???? The boat had not had a service...had not been washed, 1/8" of dust over complete boat..... (it had not been cleaned since it last was floating...you know the build up you see after a good float near a marina) . They did get it running and a wash I heard, but after seeing the trailer and how the boat was generally taken care of (or not) .... I killed the deal. Maybe a right choice maybe not...???? but I know the motor/drive combo is miss-matched and the life of this stuff really depends on how you drive it and how you maintain it and I could only assume if the owner kept the things I can "see" like this then how did he really maintain the big HP motors and drives... didn't want to speculate or ignore the obvious. Did that once before on a 2000 Cig and I regretted the choice more then a few times.... The owner has 6, 8, 10 boats and toys and has the means????? He owns a marina I hear.....to hard to make a call to the marina and get the boat out of storage and clean her up? None of my business I know, but I've sold 11 boats in the last 16 years.... I know they run, they are clean and ready when a buyer comes to view/test drive it, ready for a surveyor.....they are always ready.......First impression is the last impression, right? Broker who represented the boat is a good guy and tried real hard to make me happy...... he did not have full control of the sale(boat at his location) so he was basically at the mercy of the owner and what he wanted to do....or not do :) Back in 2002 I had my heart set on a 28 ZXO. One came up for sale by a Marina owner in Sarasota that he advertised as "Mint!" I told the guy over and over that I was particular about my boats and to please not waste my time if his boat was not in the mint condition as advertised. He said over and over again that the boat was in "showroom new condition" - "fly on down, you won't be disappointed." So my wife and I hop on a plane from Indy and fly down to Sarasota. We show up at the Marina and they say the owner is busy but an employee is going to show us the boat. Sadly, the boat is a pos. I cannot believe that a two year old boat can look so trashed. We get the story from the employee that the owners son has used the boat as his personal water toy for two seasons. It basically sat outside on a lift with no cover on it a lot of the time. The seats actually squished when you sat on them because they had so much moisture coming out. The boat had dock rash all over it, fading paint. Instead of being mint it looked like a 10 year old poorly treated very used boat. I knew within 30 seconds that I wasn't going to buy it but when the employee asked if we wanted a test ride I was like, sure!. So all was not lost as we got to troll around Sarasota Bay in some pretty good chop. Him driving, me driving, him driving again. We really enjoyed the test ride and while were impressed by how much better the 28 ZXO rode than the 27 Checkmate that I owned at the time, I pretty much decided right there that I really wanted something bigger than a 28. So we get back from the test ride and the owner is there to greet us and says, "What do you think?" So I point out the multitude of issues with his alleged "mint boat" and his reply, "What did you expect - it's a used boat!" |
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Small word. I got a call from Randy Hartman, the former owner of Lake Cumberland Marine. I guess Randy is back in the boat business and he says he took the 04 ZRC in on trade last week. Said he'll be listing it shortly.
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Originally Posted by 90viper
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I thank everyone for the interest in my ZRC and apologize for not having more photos readily available. I will pull out of storage tomorrow and take detailed photos. Thanks for your patience.
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Did anyone mention that these things are really fun Poker Run boats :whistle:
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Originally Posted by tomtbone1993
(Post 4452078)
You still have it for sale?
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Sorry tomtbone do not know how I missed your post. Thank you Michael for responding. Hope all is well with you and the family. Love the Powerplay but MISS THE ZRC!!!! Looking for a 35-38 Donzi ZR. Want some ac. lol
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Shelby Blue Donzi ZRC
I bought the Blue Donzi ZRC from the dealer in Wisconsin. It's now a Beast! I recently installed Whipple Stage 2 Superchargers to the stock 525's. It also was in this years Winter Poker Run and the Key West Poker last year. It won the reward for best V Hull. I can tell you it was definitely the fastest V hull there though a small turn out. The fasted I've had it so far, keep in mind I just installed the Whipple's is 108 mph on 36" pitch Maximus props. Jimmy from FJ Propellers says I probably have another 10-15 mph to go with Herring's. I'm sure she will do 115mph with the Maximus's in calm waters. As for as the boat goes in my opinion it's the best looking 38 ft V Hull ever made. Wherever I take it even when parked next to boats 5 times it value it draws the crowd. I also doubt there are many V hulls out there that can match it's 40 to 100 mph times. It's definitely not For Sale[IMG]file:///Users/derisceresa/Downloads/26993459_10156140489204708_8956830002161928890_n.j pg[/IMG]!
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I bought the Blue Donzi ZRC from the dealer in Wisconsin. It's now a Beast! I recently installed Whipple Stage 2 Superchargers to the stock 525's. It also was in this years Winter Poker Run and the Key West Poker last year. It won the reward for best V Hull. I can tell you it was definitely the fasted V hull there though a small turn out. The fasted I've had it so far, keep in mind I just installed the Whipple's is 108 mph on 36" pitch Maximus props. Jimmy from FJ Propellers says I probably have another 10-15 mph to go with Herring's. I'm sure she will do 115mph with the Maximus's in calm waters. As for as the boat goes in my opinion it's the best looking 38 ft V Hull ever made. Wherever I take it even when parked next to boats 5 times it value it draws the crowd. I also doubt there are many V hulls out there that can match it's 40 to 100 mph times. It's definitely not For Sale[img]file:///Users/derisceresa/Downloads/26993459_10156140489204708_8956830002161928890_n.j pg[/img]!
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Congrats! and welcome to the club! My motors are 700hp and with the IMCO drives and 35 5 blades, I see right around 110 if I really run it out. Like you said, they are a beast from 40-100 and that is how I have mine propped. How often do you really run above 85-90 anyway, I'd rather have the acceleration.
You should bring it to the FPC Tampa Bay poker run next month and we could run together. -Tom |
Should have never sold mine. Greatest performance boat I ever owned. Had it 3 years. Miss my ZRC
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Originally Posted by dj9357
(Post 4608372)
I bought the Blue Donzi ZRC from the dealer in Wisconsin. It's now a Beast! I recently installed Whipple Stage 2 Superchargers to the stock 525's. It also was in this years Winter Poker Run and the Key West Poker last year. It won the reward for best V Hull. I can tell you it was definitely the fasted V hull there though a small turn out. The fasted I've had it so far, keep in mind I just installed the Whipple's is 108 mph on 36" pitch Maximus props. Jimmy from FJ Propellers says I probably have another 10-15 mph to go with Herring's. I'm sure she will do 115mph with the Maximus's in calm waters. As for as the boat goes in my opinion it's the best looking 38 ft V Hull ever made. Wherever I take it even when parked next to boats 5 times it value it draws the crowd. I also doubt there are many V hulls out there that can match it's 40 to 100 mph times. It's definitely not For Sale[img]file:///Users/derisceresa/Downloads/26993459_10156140489204708_8956830002161928890_n.j pg[/img]!
Sometime we need to get a whole bunch of these Comps together for a Poker run. That would be cool. |
These are my scheduled runs for the year so far:
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Originally Posted by dj9357
(Post 4608370)
I bought the Blue Donzi ZRC from the dealer in Wisconsin. It's now a Beast! I recently installed Whipple Stage 2 Superchargers to the stock 525's. It also was in this years Winter Poker Run and the Key West Poker last year. It won the reward for best V Hull. I can tell you it was definitely the fastest V hull there though a small turn out. The fasted I've had it so far, keep in mind I just installed the Whipple's is 108 mph on 36" pitch Maximus props. Jimmy from FJ Propellers says I probably have another 10-15 mph to go with Herring's. I'm sure she will do 115mph with the Maximus's in calm waters. As for as the boat goes in my opinion it's the best looking 38 ft V Hull ever made. Wherever I take it even when parked next to boats 5 times it value it draws the crowd. I also doubt there are many V hulls out there that can match it's 40 to 100 mph times. It's definitely not For Sale[img]file:///Users/derisceresa/Downloads/26993459_10156140489204708_8956830002161928890_n.j pg[/img]!
I'm the one who was talking to you at the fuel dock on your way back from that run. ZRC's badass boats for sure. |
Originally Posted by Tom A.
(Post 4608683)
These are my scheduled runs for the year so far:
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Originally Posted by BUP
(Post 4608705)
You will prob have many just showing up with thumbs out hitching a ride since posting your schedule. The ZRC one of my favorite boats
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Originally Posted by Marginmn
(Post 4608656)
Beautiful Boat!. Congratulations. I sat in that boat ages ago one time when I was on vacation in Destin. Legendary marine was listing it right after the financial crash. Admired it again at the Cumberland Poker run a few times. If it had been all Red instead of Blue I would have bought it, but being Blue my Kentucky boating friends would have never let me live down the fact that I had bought a KY blue boat. :)
Sometime we need to get a whole bunch of these Comps together for a Poker run. That would be cool. |
Originally Posted by Stormrider
(Post 4608696)
Good to see you found the site.
I'm the one who was talking to you at the fuel dock on your way back from that run. ZRC's badass boats for sure. DJ |
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Originally Posted by Tom A.
(Post 4608954)
I have a full boat for Tampa but if there is an empty seat, I never turn down someone who would like a boat ride. It wasn't too long ago when I was that guy looking for any ride I could get!
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Good evening. Does anyone know anything about the ZRC for sale in Buford GA? thank you. Stew |
Originally Posted by StewLow
(Post 4613583)
Good evening. Does anyone know anything about the ZRC for sale in Buford GA? thank you. Stew This one? 2003 Donzi 38 ZRC, Buford Georgia - boats.com If so, it's the former JBS Racing boat, built for Factory 2 back in the day. It's an earlier model, and has the two step bottom. There are some "inventory" ZRC threads in the past with this boat mentioned. Tom A. knows at least some background on every one of them! https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...m-dsc_0041.jpg Couple quick clips here: |
That’s the one. Thank you for the info. |
Lol. I just watched the video. This ZRC has had a tough life. Sunk. Run over by another boat. |
Originally Posted by StewLow
(Post 4613600)
Lol. I just watched the video. This ZRC has had a tough life. Sunk. Run over by another boat. |
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
(Post 4613683)
I am pretty sure there are two different ZRCs that JBS campaigned, the open cockpit (this one, for sale) and the canopy one. The canopy one is the one with the rougher life of the two.
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Originally Posted by StewLow
(Post 4613583)
Good evening. Does anyone know anything about the ZRC for sale in Buford GA? thank you. Stew As Sydwayz said, I know a little bit about all the ZrComps (just enough to be dangerous lol). When I find something I like, I try to learn as much as possible. |
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2015 Miami to Key West https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...adc5c74193.jpg Here is a ZRC that friends of ours own. |
Originally Posted by VoodooRob
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Originally Posted by Marginmn
(Post 4614090)
The old P1 race boat. Does the Brit that used to race it still own it?
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That's a great boat and an awesome guy who owns it. I got to hang out with them a few years ago in Key West when they were racing it still. That boat started out life as one of only a couple 2003/2004 models that were side by side intended to go F-2 racing. That boat also came was one of the "Heritage" paint scheme boats of 2003. Donzi made a set of 5 white with red interior boats in tribute to their racing colors. Each one was slightly different. Two had red bottoms (one with a deck stripe, the other was the 26 boat), the others were all white (mine with just the boot stripe, the other two waere red accents around the canopies and rear hatch).
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I had a great conversation with a fellow in Cornwall Ontario today. His buddy in Cornwall bought the Aquamania ZRC. The new owner is spending some $ freshening it up and making it his own. |
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Ok a few sneak peeks before the big unveil next weekend!
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Sweet Tom!
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You poor guys, forced to take care of these boats and drive them. That must be hell. I would imagine that's the worst thing in the world to have to do. To think every time you go into your shop you have to look over and see a ZRC. Just kidding, I don't think you could get a better looking boat IMO
Marginmn that boat is beautiful and yours as well Tom. They are a classic look that will never go out of style. I hope they don't try to remake them for the fact the ones that are out there will just get more special as the time passes. |
Hey Tom. Beautiful job. Nice fresh look without loosing the original DNA. Well done |
Thanks guys. There are so many changes yet so much is similar to the original. I'm all about a timeless look and didn't want to do anything that would date the boat.
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Hi Tom. Are the 1/4 canopies new? |
looks awesome are you taking it to the tampa bay poker run ,i can't wait to take my zrc out of storage and for a ride maybe a couple of weeks it is snowing in md
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Yes new canopies and yes I am running in the Tampa Bay Poker Run.... provided I don't get snowed in tomorrow morning. It's a blizzard in NJ today!
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