just add water

Where have all of the Donzi dealers gone???? Does anyone know where the closest dealer would be to the Chicago/NW Indiana area would be? I want to get some work done under warranty as well as get some trim tab indicators installed, and I don't have a clue as to where to begin.

Surely there is a closer dealer than LOTO. Does anyone know what happened?

tiufb

I've had the same problem since I bought my boat in 2000, and I live in Orlando about 150 miles from the factory. Any Mercruiser dealer can do warranty repairs. I found a local Sea Ray dealer with a good reputation, and they have been great. As to the indicator, try a local Fountain, Formula or any performance boat dealer to do the work. The hulls may be different, but they all use the same parts. Good luck

just add water

Thanks for the reply. I think that I am going to go to the closest performance boat dealer.

I love the Donzi's, but I have to admit that not having a dealer nearby will affect my thinking the next time I buy a boat.

mjpcowboy

Just make certain that you get authorization up front from Donzi. I know some people who have paid non Donzi dealers for the work and turn bill into Donzi only to not get work approved, thus no reimbursement. Rick

jaroot

nearest donzi dealer that i know of is in Grand Rapids, Michigan...

tiufb

Yes, any hull related repairs need prior authorization. I have found Donzi to be very helpful, and easy to work with. Any Mercury related repairs go through Mercury directly, and should not require any out-of-pocket on your part except deductible if any. If it makes you feel any better, all the performance boat manufacturers have dealer turn over. It's not just a Donzi thing.

just add water

Thank you for the info...
and it does make me feel better that it's not just Donzi. It's hard to believe that in such a big boating area (Michigan being the state with the most registered boats) that performance dealers can't seem to keep a line.

SmilingBob

I know the Donzi dealer that was in the area I would not have recommended!!!

Now that dealer being the Formula dealer I would be careful on whom you have do the service you wan done.

just add water

Thanks Bob,

I kind of got that feeling a year ago when I was shopping for a new Donzi. He was adamant that I did not want a Donzi and that what I meant to say was Formula. I didn't appreciate this approach as I had done my research, and have had a bad taste in my mouth ever since.