Joining the Elite- 2002 38 ZX
07-20-2013, 06:18 AM
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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.
07-22-2013, 07:19 AM
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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.
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.
07-26-2013, 01:30 PM
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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?
07-29-2013, 07:12 AM
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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.
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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
07-29-2013, 09:22 PM
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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
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
07-30-2013, 09:53 AM
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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.
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.
