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Back in the late 80's I helped a local Citation dealer with demo's . They had a 26' Lazer with twin OMC 460's that would run 80mph . Boat broke 3 drives before it sold , and was falling apart a little more each time out . The new owners were so unhappy they sued over it . The whole boat shook going fast ......
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Originally Posted by Too Stroked
(Post 4065485)
I'll second the motion. We have a customer boat that I drive every year to deliver in the spring and then pick up in the fall. (502 Mercruiser w/ Bravo drive) The owner's son drove it once with me in the passenger seat after I'd done some repairs. He made a low speed, but tight left hand turn and I swore the water was going to come rushing in on my side. It literally fell right off the chine. He had the drive tucked all the way in. In all of the boats I've been in or driven in the last 50 years or so, none of them did anything like that before.
"Driver's boat" my azz. That's a design flaw.
Originally Posted by TeamSaris
(Post 4065510)
Id vote that too....very wet as well.
As for the Donzi lean....its a design from the 60s....became obsolete when the 21 Challenger came out. Ive driven a 22 Donzi into the very high 90s, great looking boat, they arent known for their handling, theyre known for their looks. http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...es109Large.jpg http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...psbc3c30f0.jpg |
Nice boat, love the color. I understand the design, Like i Said, its a boat thats bought for the feel, for the looks. Nobody buys a Camaro to take it around Limerock. Ive driven one to damn near 100, ittl do it...but Id much rather be in a 21 Challenger or something else with a pad.
A couple got seriously injured on our lake after they stuffed (and totaled....) a 22 Donzi. To me, the rounded bottom IS a design flaw. The boat runs too high in the water and rolls on its side in the turns. Some people see it is a flaw, some people see it as Donzi charm :) Either way, beautiful boat you have there! That being said there's no way a 22 Donzi belongs on this thread....although they arent cheap... |
Originally Posted by Too Stroked
(Post 4065485)
I'll second the motion. We have a customer boat that I drive every year to deliver in the spring and then pick up in the fall. (502 Mercruiser w/ Bravo drive) The owner's son drove it once with me in the passenger seat after I'd done some repairs. He made a low speed, but tight left hand turn and I swore the water was going to come rushing in on my side. It literally fell right off the chine. He had the drive tucked all the way in. In all of the boats I've been in or driven in the last 50 years or so, none of them did anything like that before.
"Driver's boat" my azz. That's a design flaw.
Originally Posted by TeamSaris
(Post 4065510)
Id vote that too....very wet as well.
As for the Donzi lean....its a design from the 60s....became obsolete when the 21 Challenger came out. Ive driven a 22 Donzi into the very high 90s, great looking boat, they arent known for their handling, theyre known for their looks.
Originally Posted by TeamSaris
(Post 4066079)
Nice boat, love the color. I understand the design, Like i Said, its a boat thats bought for the feel, for the looks. Nobody buys a Camaro to take it around Limerock. Ive driven one to damn near 100, ittl do it...but Id much rather be in a 21 Challenger or something else with a pad.
A couple got seriously injured on our lake after they stuffed (and totaled....) a 22 Donzi. To me, the rounded bottom IS a design flaw. The boat runs too high in the water and rolls on its side in the turns. Some people see it is a flaw, some people see it as Donzi charm :) Either way, beautiful boat you have there! That being said there's no way a 22 Donzi belongs on this thread....although they arent cheap... |
Originally Posted by notda1
(Post 4066065)
Back in the late 80's I helped a local Citation dealer with demo's . They had a 26' Lazer with twin OMC 460's that would run 80mph . Boat broke 3 drives before it sold , and was falling apart a little more each time out . The new owners were so unhappy they sued over it . The whole boat shook going fast ......
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You're crazy to put a 22 Donzi on a list of worst high performance boats ever built. They are built well, and if you actually know how to drive them/have some practice with them, they handle well. You can't just jump into the seat thinking you're going to get the most out of the boat on the first ride. The first time I drove one I thought it was terrible, but after some getting used to, I love it. Driving one is an acquired skill.
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Originally Posted by TeamSaris
(Post 4066079)
Nice boat, love the color. I understand the design, Like i Said, its a boat thats bought for the feel, for the looks. Nobody buys a Camaro to take it around Limerock. Ive driven one to damn near 100, ittl do it...but Id much rather be in a 21 Challenger or something else with a pad.
A couple got seriously injured on our lake after they stuffed (and totaled....) a 22 Donzi. To me, the rounded bottom IS a design flaw. The boat runs too high in the water and rolls on its side in the turns. Some people see it is a flaw, some people see it as Donzi charm :) Either way, beautiful boat you have there! That being said there's no way a 22 Donzi belongs on this thread....although they arent cheap... |
Originally Posted by RockyS18
(Post 4066276)
You're crazy to put a 22 Donzi on a list of worst high performance boats ever built. They are built well, and if you actually know how to drive them/have some practice with them, they handle well. You can't just jump into the seat thinking you're going to get the most out of the boat on the first ride. The first time I drove one I thought it was terrible, but after some getting used to, I love it. Driving one is an acquired skill.
The build quality has varied though, your is the nicest one ive ever crawled through, the rigging is nice, sides straight, etc. We have a customer with a yellow 22 with a 496ho that the stringers are pulling up in. It also handles AWFUL...you cannot get rid of the porpoise no matter what you do. Most 22s can be tamed, this certain boat cant. Its awful. Donzi should have really taken it back, but thats another story. But Ill say it again....no Donzi belongs on this thread. Next please :) |
The one that tops the list for me is a 20' Awesome....Junk!
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Sorry, wrong topic
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