Donzi Vs Fountain
#31
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Getting back to the OP's question, let me throw another variable into the mix - when the boat was built. I've seen many, many brand new Fountains in my time and most of them were pretty well built. I haven't seen as many Donzis, but again, most of them were pretty well built.
On the other hand, I've seen a number of boats from both brands that (and I'm a Mechanical Engineer) were absolutely appalling. We're talking sloppy wiring, poorly sewn upholstery and poor fitting / assembly issues. (One can only wonder about layup.) The difference? I'd chalk it up to when the individual boats were built. The worst ones I saw were rushed through production during busy season. The best ones were built in the fall / winter.
Oh, and both brands were pretty good at sending only the good stuff to Powerboat Magazine. Just my 2 cents.
On the other hand, I've seen a number of boats from both brands that (and I'm a Mechanical Engineer) were absolutely appalling. We're talking sloppy wiring, poorly sewn upholstery and poor fitting / assembly issues. (One can only wonder about layup.) The difference? I'd chalk it up to when the individual boats were built. The worst ones I saw were rushed through production during busy season. The best ones were built in the fall / winter.
Oh, and both brands were pretty good at sending only the good stuff to Powerboat Magazine. Just my 2 cents.
#32
Getting back to the OP's question, let me throw another variable into the mix - when the boat was built. I've seen many, many brand new Fountains in my time and most of them were pretty well built. I haven't seen as many Donzis, but again, most of them were pretty well built.
On the other hand, I've seen a number of boats from both brands that (and I'm a Mechanical Engineer) were absolutely appalling. We're talking sloppy wiring, poorly sewn upholstery and poor fitting / assembly issues. (One can only wonder about layup.) The difference? I'd chalk it up to when the individual boats were built. The worst ones I saw were rushed through production during busy season. The best ones were built in the fall / winter.
Oh, and both brands were pretty good at sending only the good stuff to Powerboat Magazine. Just my 2 cents.
On the other hand, I've seen a number of boats from both brands that (and I'm a Mechanical Engineer) were absolutely appalling. We're talking sloppy wiring, poorly sewn upholstery and poor fitting / assembly issues. (One can only wonder about layup.) The difference? I'd chalk it up to when the individual boats were built. The worst ones I saw were rushed through production during busy season. The best ones were built in the fall / winter.
Oh, and both brands were pretty good at sending only the good stuff to Powerboat Magazine. Just my 2 cents.
#34
Pretty much same deal here when boat was stock....