28 zx good?
 

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o40767-en.html




What do you think of this boat ?

Good looking boat and the price is not that bad either.

Yeah, it seems cheap compareds to others I have seen. Have to call on the hours and other info .

Is this the common engine package with this hull? What kind of speeds and handling for Lake Michigan?

How is the cabin for 2 people to overnight?

Guess I am looking for some Pros/Cons of this hull. I have not looked at Donzis but this one looked clean.

If you arent the one who bought it your too late.

Yep , saw that. Guess is was not meant to be.

I think that was the boat I saw on the shoulder of highway 41 in wisconsin saturday mourning. The boat was being towed by a land rover.

well, fwiw, if you ever look at another one, here's my too sense: Love the way it drives and handles turns (never spun mine out or cavitated), common engine set up with the twin 350's (can expect a solid 70-72 top end on gps), very fuel efficient (92 miles on 33 gallons (87 octane) with varying speeds), and my wife and I have spent a number of nights on her out at Put In Bay (wish it had a separate head), fairly comfortable for a 28'er. She handled 4'-6' reasonably well, 2'-3' not a problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3no8MNDKPGk

tom

Thanks , good info. I got 50 k cash right now and am looking for a 28-32 twin with a decent cabin.

U welcome. Others have said, and I may agree to an extent, that the cabin is not the flashiest you will find in the 28' range. It suits us just fine, I'm 6'4" and wife is 5'4.5" and we're comfortable and not cramped or chlosterphobic. Definitely Love the twins!!! She's got a big boat feel without havin to tow a big boat. For 50k you should be able to find a good deal out there. I'd sell you ours but we're still to busy enjoyin her.......look me up in 5 years:drink:

Back in June I was in Plover, WI, to see a distributor of mine and took a quick trip over to Lake Winnebago to check it out. There was a dealer there on the south end of the lake (I think) with a white/red stripes and Checkerboard Graphics Scorpion ZX in the showroom. Not sure how much they want, but that boat new was good for 80-84mph. Might be worth a look if you havent already seen her (noticed you're in WI). Good luck in your search,

tom

The checkered graphic boat is at sweetwater marina in oshkosh wisconsin.

Thanks guys. Cabin frills are not important. Just a place to stay dry for a couple overnights a year if we get stuck in milw or chicago and the wife does not want the rough ride home. I sent an e-mail to Sweetwater . Its a 2000 for 59900 I think it said. What are Scorpion motors? Heard of them but not familiar .

That's the place, thanx Andy!

Ooooooo, Scorpion motors are Mercury Marines small block 'Blue Motors'. Rated at 377 HP each as opposed to the 350/300 HP each that most 28ZX's have (and I have). I think they are 383ci but not for sure. They are screamers but some had oil leak issues (not sayin all of them, but knew of a couple). Other than that, a good friend of mine in the Chicago area has one that has done that same 92 mile run I mentioned earlier on 37 gallons as opposed to my 33 gallons and running 10 mph faster. Other than possible oil leakage issues, I believe they are pretty dependable.

I know in 2003 Donzi offered a twin 6.2 engine option and have heard there was an issue with them and the Bravo I 1.65 gear ratio. Don't remember all the details, but ask questions if you come across one as far as repair history. Nothing wrong with the motor, just blown drives. This set up was good for 74-76mph.

Keep us posted, let us know if you have any other questions.

tom

Heres the link to the one at Sweetwater. Seems a bit high for a 2000 with 500 hours. What do you all think? How many hours are the Scorpions good for before a rebuild? Do they have that big boat sound?

http://www.sweetwaterperformancecent...R0&veh=2141114

Fishin sux is dead on with the handling of the 28 zx. proven motors. the ride is smooth and they are nice to look at as well. I bought my zx earlier this year and have stayed on it twice overnite and if you are in hot weather I recommend a low amp fan to circulate the air and suction cup to the hatch. its a life saver. lots of support on here for any questions you may have. Great boat IMO havent had a regret yet.

I agree with Tug on the hot weather sleeping, fans help but a portable AC unit would be better.

Don't know about the life before rebuilds on the Scorpions, wish I knew more to help ya. as for the big sound, my friend with his 2000 28ZX Scorpion gutted his mufflers and she does sound mean! I'll see if I can find out from him how many hours you can expect. He may even know a little history on that boat at sweetwater.

Not sure how long that boat has been there, but with the end of the summer coming (sorry to say), they may take a reasonable offer.

i got a 99 28zx with twin 350's. going to list it for 33500. Clean on a myco trailer.. PM me for more details if interested