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Old 12-13-2008 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by spilman
Yup, I'm also assuming the Donzi is that much better....
Nobody would want to ride (on) a fountain in 4-6's....
Ya right. That was funny!
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Old 12-15-2008 | 07:30 AM
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My choice is.....




.....it runs circles around a 700 Fountain especially in 4-6s!
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Old 12-15-2008 | 08:04 AM
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I say 38ZR
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Old 12-15-2008 | 08:32 AM
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One thinh to think about is the fact that you will be able to sell the Donzi when you want to. How many 38zr's are for sale vs. 38-42 Foutains. Go to some of the other threads in here some people with nice Foutains can't even get an offer for their boats, not a low ball, NO OFFERS, they cant trade them or sell them.
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Old 12-15-2008 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom A.
My choice is.....




.....it runs circles around a 700 Fountain especially in 4-6s!
Your joking right?? 38 Lighting 115mph with 700's, 42 Lighting 106mph, BTW both pleasure versions, if you want to break out the 42 PR edition

I see talk but no speed #'s

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Old 12-15-2008 | 09:00 AM
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I would go with the 42 lighting , Much better cabin than a Donzi.
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Old 12-15-2008 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LapseofReason
One thinh to think about is the fact that you will be able to sell the Donzi when you want to. How many 38zr's are for sale vs. 38-42 Foutains. Go to some of the other threads in here some people with nice Foutains can't even get an offer for their boats, not a low ball, NO OFFERS, they cant trade them or sell them.
thats because there so many fountain sold comparred to donzi.i think out of all the performance boats out there fountain sells more.i am not knocking donzi,great boats.
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Old 12-15-2008 | 09:15 AM
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Your going to get a lot of one sided opinions here....you need to setup sea trials on all three to see how the shoe fits so to speak.
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Old 12-15-2008 | 09:19 AM
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I have never owned either but have riden in both.

The Donzi has the look and feel I like and it fits me better.

DONZI
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Old 12-15-2008 | 09:21 AM
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i like both, but go sea trial and see what fits your style better.
but i would use the 42 Fountain to compare
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