Donzi Quality
 

The Donzi 33ZX is on our list of (used) boats that we will be looking to upgrade to in the coming year.

I don’t think there’s any question that Donzi is a high quality boat but from some research it seems Donzi had a stretch of quality problems that have since been resolved.

Could anyone tell me what years, if in fact there were any, were the quality problem years?

Thanks

Re: Donzi Quality
 

The Donzi years I would stay away from are early 90's boats. If ya want a step hull boat go 2000 or newer.

I have a 2002 33ZX twin 496 HO's for sale at a great price, its a fresh water boat with all the toys. Let me know if you are interested. Here is a link with some more info and pics.

http://www.speedwake.com/classifieds....php?a=2&b=330

Re: Donzi Quality
 

Anything in the last several years should be fine. Current company ownership is doing a good job.

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Re: Donzi Quality
 

So a 98-99 with stepped hull should be OK I pressume.
What type of speeds with a pair of 415-425 hp motors would be reasonable?
Thanks

Re: Donzi Quality
 

In my 2002 33ZX with twin 496 HO'S I get 74 MPH (speedo) all day long. If ya can go the extra cash I would step up in yr. to a 2000 or newer boat. They made some changes cosmetically and cabin space IMO is better in the 2000 and newer boats. plus you also get there Z Care warranty with the 2000 and newer boat. Mine still has three yrs. left. Give me a call would be glad to talk to you about my boat that is for sale. Cell # 484-614-7311.

Good luck

Undertaker

Re: Donzi Quality
 

The Z care warranty is great to have. They've taken very good care of me, buying me 2 drives so far. Wouldn't want to boat without it!

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Re: Donzi Quality
 

We have a 2004 38 ZX and as far as quality, we couldn't be happier. We came from the Baja world (4) and there is no comparison. It is just right for us to spend the weekend out on the lake with the comforts of home. Just right for a couple and maybe two kids. We've had another couple stay with us for a 2 nights and it is tight, but do able. Good luck I don't think you will be unhappy at all.

Donzimama38

Re: Donzi Quality
 

I drove 300 miles to look at a new '01 33ZX yellow high roller w/500EFI's about 20 mos ago. The quality throughout was good...though I couldn't get past the print through in the layup. The Donzi ZX's have a couple of nice features that my Formula doesn't, but overall it didn't make the cut.

It's really just about final assembly, cabin uphostery, and layup...as everything else is outsourced anyway....McCleod for example.

Re: Donzi Quality
 

Quality issues were during the Dick Genth years of the mid to late 80s.
He destroyed Wellcraft then Chris Craft then Donzi's reputations as he milked each of these companies. With him out (and now dead) Donzi returned to the top of the heap.

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Nordic Heat,
If your interested in a 32' (30' at waterline) Check out the Superboat Y2K. It's built stronger and better then a Donzi. Our last 3 customers were a Donzi owner and 2 Baha owners. Unlike a 32 Donzi, which goes 74mph with twin 496. You get 74mph with a single. Check out the thread from the last customer. And Superbabi (formerly Bahababi)


http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=92740

Rick