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jrockin08 07-18-2013 07:51 PM

Where you got it slipped at? I'm up in Holland with my lil 22zx...been thinking of upgrading wouldn't mind checking that out!

JcookMI 07-19-2013 08:01 AM

South Haven, Of course. I'm out there almost every weekend.

cprperformance 07-20-2013 06:18 AM

Congratulations, nice boat! I have recently been looking at a few Donzies but don't know a whole lot about them. Can you tell me what motors are in your boat and how much room is in front of the motor to work on it. I refuse to buy a boat in which you can't take out the back seat and have to stand on your head to work on the motors.

JcookMI 07-22-2013 07:19 AM

twin 502EFI's

There's about 1ft infront of motors to work on. There's about 2 feet on the outside port/starboard side of the motors.
You surely can stand in the engine compartment, but taking out the seat isn't an option.

s022mag 07-26-2013 01:30 PM

Nice boat, and I love seeing that a 2500HD Gas towed it home that means my 2500HD Duramax should be fine. Been looking for a 38ZX also. What kind of top end you get with the 502's? 415hp each?

JcookMI 07-29-2013 07:12 AM

Hey s022mag!

Yea the 2500 did just fine, no issues.
Twin 502's with over 400hrs I'm anticipating they're only only putting out 400ish vs the stock 470.
Full tank of gas, with 4 ppl, I've hit 68mph. Running 26p props as well, which probably should be 28p.

If you're ever interested, i'd be happy to show you mine. I'm always interested in offers.

Thanks
Josh

Wilks 07-29-2013 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by JcookMI (Post 3966818)
Hey s022mag!

Yea the 2500 did just fine, no issues.
Twin 502's with over 400hrs I'm anticipating they're only only putting out 400ish vs the stock 470.
Full tank of gas, with 4 ppl, I've hit 68mph. Running 26p props as well, which probably should be 28p.

If you're ever interested, i'd be happy to show you mine. I'm always interested in offers.

Thanks
Josh

What mileage did you get?

JcookMI 07-30-2013 07:20 AM

Roughly 8-9 mpg doing 65-70mph

Tom A. 07-30-2013 09:53 AM

Awesome Boat!

Double check the trailer because it looks like the boat is about 2' too far back.
I have a Loadmaster under my Donzi and it is a great trailer but had to play with the bow stop to set it perfect.
I have never seen one where there is that much distance from the hitch to the bow stop and also the rear bunks should extend just past the transom.
My 38 ZrComp weighs less than 10,000lbs and it makes my 3500 Silverado drop 6" when hooked up, looks like your truck barely squatted at all.
It is one of the best trailers I ever pulled.

prostock3 08-01-2013 10:25 AM

this is my 38zx behind my 2500hd duramax

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f9...3/69b57024.jpg


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