Originally Posted by fabricator (Post 2182847)

Ummmmm............ it's 20 miles from the Atlantic, remember?:D :D QUOTE]

I know, I used to live in Ormond beach, and can't wait to get back to Fla somewhere..anywhere Fla would be good. When I do get back there just look for the all white scarab with all white triple engines...:D

Originally Posted by Kims (Post 2183143)

What kind of speeds does it run? Where in Florida are you heading? I boat in the St. Pete/Clearwater/Sarasota area or in Tampa Bay.

Originally Posted by DRIVEN1 (Post 2183153)

The goal speedwise is 70MPH this year and 80MPH next year. I bought the boat three years ago in Maryland as a wreck and have restored it myself and also added the third engine. The way it sits right now, I have my outer motors way too deep and is trying to get my hands on a couple 20" midsections. Since completion I have only taken it out a few times and 70 is very close to a reality. If I get enough $$$ buildt up for the next season I will have Monthy build my engines and hence approach speeds of Fountains "world record"..:D But with the gas consumption of those monsters it is hard to build up any extra $$$ for such a project.
With respect to where in Fla, I have no pereference, as long as it is close to water. Here in the desert we have lakes and rivers, but I can't tell you how much I miss saltwater.. As soon as this F^%$# airlines get their act together and stabilize, I will move down there. Both my wife and I are ready as can be!

Originally Posted by DRIVEN1 (Post 2183153)

The goal speedwise is 70MPH this year and 80MPH next year.

Originally Posted by Kims (Post 2182777)

Ain't no water in DeLand, been there before!

Originally Posted by BOBCATMATHEWS (Post 2183323)

are you forgetting about the withalacoochee river,used to be some fast azz airboats up there that would go by and scare the chit out of you ,and leads to the gulf:drink:

Originally Posted by Donzi38ZR (Post 2182386)

First of all I dont think he'd be yapping those numbers out as a dealer of both those brands if they did not run what he says they run.. after all he's still going to be there when the customers come back from the run.

Secondly... Are you kidding? your comments are laughable at best....

1. a 36C running better in the rough than a 35 ZF...humm:rolleyes:
Your saying a 5200lbs hull rides better in the rough Vs 8000 lb. Come on dude... that's a Potato chip to the ZF :rolleyes: the fact they run about the same speed with the Donzi 3000lbs heavier should tell you something about the technology in the running surfaces.

2. You say, "Concept 36 and Donzi 35 ZF roll around at anchor or drift the same"
Who the heck gets a boat like these and worries about "roll around at anchor" or drift.... give me a break :rolleyes:

3. Does your looking at a Donzi & Concept back in 2002.. 5 years ago really hold opinion weight to what they are today? :rolleyes: not IMO....

Just to put it in perspective how long ago that was....I believe in 2002 Donzi came out with the 38 ZR Competition at which time your beloved Fountains did not see a championship until they bought the league years later and Donzi went racing overseas. LONG...LONG...time ago:

Originally Posted by cuda (Post 2183437)

Now, now, lets keep the blows above the belt. We can agree to disagree without malice.