Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   General Boating Discussion (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion-51/)
-   -   Donzi 38ZX vs. Black Thunder 43 (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/307735-donzi-38zx-vs-black-thunder-43-a.html)

offshorexcursion 01-23-2014 12:05 AM

Black thunder hands down no questions. They are amazing boats! Rode and drove in 4 and loved them all. Would own one if we did not choose to have a 14' wide cruiser and a 100 mph go fast instead.

Enjoy!

s022mag 01-23-2014 05:22 PM


Originally Posted by Donziben (Post 4061762)
I used to have the 33ZX it was a very nice boat. It rode and ran great. The 38 is a very nice looking boat, both are the same width and as said you have to find the right trim and speed sometimes. I haven't heard many complaints from ZX owners.

Give PBC a call they have both a 43BT and the 38 ZX both have 500's. The season is coming fast, take both for a ride then make your decision.

Who is PBC?

baditude 01-23-2014 05:25 PM


Originally Posted by s022mag (Post 4062140)
Who is PBC?

Performance Boat Center at LOTO.

88242LS 01-23-2014 05:28 PM

5 ft difference, big enough to matter on the lake, big enough to matter on the trailer, either way I think you will be happy, I'm thinking the Donzi is less money, and they sure are pretty!! something nostalgic about owning a damn Donzi!

88242LS 01-23-2014 05:29 PM

also should add that the extra 5 will probably suck at the Islands from what I hear, unless your first!

pullmytrigger 01-23-2014 05:39 PM

My buddy has a a 38zx beautiful boat. Draws a crowd everywhere it goes. Great cabin never been in it in very rough water. It has 500efi's I cant believe how fast and easily a boat that big hops up on plane IMO if you cant get it done in that boat you should stay on shore.

http://i962.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6474baf1.jpg

bigboat28 01-23-2014 05:44 PM

There used to be a black thunder out of cedar point awhile back that did over a hundy. He told me it would do 80 in 6 to 8 and was pretty smooth . For what it is worth lol.

s022mag 01-23-2014 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by baditude (Post 4062143)
Performance Boat Center at LOTO.

Oh yeah, seen them both too.

I like the way Donzi looks no doubt but part of me wants something different. And yes when it comes to the islands both boats will require early arrivals. I putted around in my 311 for 45 mins before having to anchor in front of the monument. Not sure I would trust and anchor with either of those boats. I'm just not sure I'm going to be happy with the cabin of the Donzi but at the same time don't think I'm going to enjoy lugging a 43 footer around either. Maybe if it wasn't so darn tall.

RT930turbo 01-23-2014 06:06 PM


Originally Posted by 88242LS (Post 4062146)
also should add that the extra 5 will probably suck at the Islands from what I hear, unless your first!

Eh, just gotta know the right people ;)

RT930turbo 01-23-2014 06:07 PM


Originally Posted by bigboat28 (Post 4062153)
There used to be a black thunder out of cedar point awhile back that did over a hundy. He told me it would do 80 in 6 to 8 and was pretty smooth . For what it is worth lol.

See thread in GD about 46 Cig :party-smiley-004:

Only 27 Fountains can go 80 in 8' ers


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:23 AM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.