28zx windshield(windscreen?)
 

I am in the process of trying to sell my Stingray 230sx and upgrade to a 28zx. My question is, some of the boats I look at have the glass windshield and some have the formed fiberglass windshield. Does the different windshield indicate a different package or was it simply ordered that way and luck of the draw? I like the look of the formed fiberglass over the traditional glass windshield so if anyone has any input I would appreciate it.

Also would be interested in seeing if anyone has a line on a nice 28 for sale.

Thanks
Josh

As far as i know it was a choise by who ever ordered it. Mine has the plexi windscreen. I prefer that.

tHE '98 AND '99 28X MODELS had a fiberglass windscreen with no windshield/plexiglass combination. the 2000 to 2008 could get either the half n half (windshield / windscreen like on Dukedonzi's) or the solid windshield with frame which is common on the 28ZXO's and some later 28ZX's. our boat originally had the half n half but was damaged. the previous owner replaced it with a solid fiberglass windscreen (supposedly used on 38ZX's) and i have yet to see another one like it. personally, I like the looks better than the original, but the half n half definitely deflects the wind much better out of your face than what we currently have. i don't know of any decent condition 28zx's for sale right now. good luck in your search, we still love our boat after 5 years of ownership this coming memorial day!


tom

Hey Tom,

Could you post a picture of your boat I would like to see what it looks like with the solid fiberglass screen.

Josh, I feel like Tom, this is the 6th summer we have had our boat and i still really like it. About twice a summer when the lake gets "really rough" i think maybe it's time for a bigger boat but then i pull up to the fuel dock...

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here is one shot.

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another.

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okay, the last one is not my most flattering, just look at the windscreen, haha.

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in the foreground is my buddy Mike's (Trueser) 28ZX Scorpion with the half n half and in the background is Barbi and I's with the solid fiberglass. his is a 2000 and ours is a 2002. come to think of it, i believe Mikes boat is for sale. keep in mind it is a scorpion boat so the price is gonna be more than a regular ZX. He is also not in a 'desperate sale' mode. He may be in the high 50's low 60's range, not totally for sure. he's also in the chicagoland area.

tom

Josh,
I went from a 2005 Stingray 230SX with a 496HO to a 2006 28ZX with twin 350 mag mpi's. It was the best decision I ever made and love the Donzi. I have had it since 2008. Mine has the plexi windscreen and I really like it as the curve in the top deflects the wind nicely. A couple of pics.
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And one of the old Stingray!
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Love what you had done with the interior Red! Cool boat!!!

tom

Thanks. PPI in Sarasota did it. Complete new redesigned side panels and all new foam and vinyl. Great guys to work with and their quality is second to none.

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Some of mine... I need to get some better pics on the water

Hey Fishin, I agree, fishin sucks... sorry wanted to say that! That windscreen looks nice but I bet you get quite a bit of wind in the face.

Red, love the interior.

My father in law is an avid fisherman, I love my father in law, but i have no idea what possesses someone to wear long sleeve flannel shirts and jeans on a hot summers day with a bucket of worms and sit! I prefer havin hot babes in bikinis laid out like a buffet on the deck and sunpad of my Donzi! I must admit though, in 1979 (ripe age of 11), my handle was inspired by a twin engine 28' Cigarette that showed up on our lake with huge white capital letters (Blue background) on the sides that read "FISHIN SUCKS!". Never knew what the guy looked like, but I'll never forget all the deck hardware that boat had.

I keep a pair of motorcycle sunglasses on board in case we do some long distance running. the foam gaskets help in keeping my eyes from watering. BTW, sharp boat Duke! I cant help it though, I love the ZX's!

tom

Thats a cool story! its amazing the moments that stick with us.

My Dad has always been a fisherman, in fact my first boat was a fishing boat because i was trying to do things with my dad... it didn't take me long to realize that i wasn't a fisherman. Now every go fast boat that I buy my Dad always asks "where we are going to mount the down riggers" I always tell him unless you are looking for "flying fish" youre out of luck!

First off, thanks for the replys. It helped me to narrow down my search. Looks like I am wanting to find a 98 or 99 model year OR a newer one that has the formed fiberglass windshield. After looking at the different pictures I think that is what I want to stay with if at all possible. I seen one on the river last year and ever since I loved the way it looked. Just like member FISHIN SUCKS, I can wear a pair of foam wrapped sunglasses if the need arises. I appreciate those of you who offered up pictures, unfortunately I am not able to view them on this internect connection, over in Afghanistan they don't like us seeing pictures on the web for some reason. Odd they block pictures on a boating forum but not "hot naked girls" on google image search lol.

There is a 28zx for sale down in Slidell, LA(I think thats it) over on powerboatlisting.com but it is a salt water boat and that isn't going to work for me. If anyone hears of something for sale in the future please let me know. I am not in a hurry as I won't be home until after boating season is over :(

First off, thanks for the replys. It helped me to narrow down my search. Looks like I am wanting to find a 98 or 99 model year OR a newer one that has the formed fiberglass windshield. After looking at the different pictures I think that is what I want to stay with if at all possible. I seen one on the river last year and ever since I loved the way it looked. Just like member FISHIN SUCKS, I can wear a pair of foam wrapped sunglasses if the need arises. I appreciate those of you who offered up pictures, unfortunately I am not able to view them on this internect connection, over in Afghanistan they don't like us seeing pictures on the web for some reason. Odd they block pictures on a boating forum but not "hot naked girls" on google image search lol.

There is a 28zx for sale down in Slidell, LA(I think thats it) over on powerboatlisting.com but it is a salt water boat and that isn't going to work for me. If anyone hears of something for sale in the future please let me know. I am not in a hurry as I won't be home until after boating season is over :(

Afghanistan??? How do hot babes look hot layin out on yer Donzi with vales on?? Are you one of our service men over there? Well, besides all that, I enjoy spending other peoples money so lets go boat shoppin, hahaha!!!

Great story Duke! Sorry for the thread Hi-jack Josh.

tom

Yes FISHIN SUCKS I am currently deployed to the area. I am not 100% ready to "shop" just yet as my boat hasn't sold BUT once it does, game on! Right now, I am just "looking" lol. As much as I hate missing an entire boating season, I look forward to possibly purchasing a boat when prices are not at a premium as summer is over! We shall see.

Thank you for your service!! 10-4 on the end of boating season deals. keep us posted on what you're looking at, there is a lot of input on here.

tom

my 2000 26ZX has the full windshield and it was part of the "family package"..... included bimini top and porta potti plumbed with a built in holding tank. also has the step ladder with handle and towing eye for tubes and skiing..... I am thinking the full windshield would be more comfortable and quietter with less turbulence..... for those poor guys stuck with the "High Maintenance" types that don't like to mess the hair! TBF

I'm a fan of the half-n-half... Is there another windscreen out there that offers even more coverage and therefore wind protection??

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The interior looks GREAT! That is very sharp looking... :D