Looking to buy a 32-35 something. Few questions
07-10-2015 | 07:15 AM
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Thanks, that's pretty much what I've heard out of the 496s. I think at this point I'm looking for twin step 32-35 with 496 HOs. Still looking at Sunnys and Fountains. Anyone have any experience with Donzi? I haven't been looking directly but came across one last night that looked really nice. What do they run speed wise compared to Fountain and Sunsation? They seem to be at the upper limit of my budget so are they worth the extra money?
07-10-2015 | 07:23 AM
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if you want a turn key boat ,,,you really cant go wrong with 496HOs or 502s,,as long as you leave them stock,,,
if you choose to go with 525s they are just as reliable except you will need to do top ends every 250 hours and complete refresh at around 500 hours,,and if something breaks you will have to pay more to repair...
but ALL are reliable,,,
if you choose to go with 525s they are just as reliable except you will need to do top ends every 250 hours and complete refresh at around 500 hours,,and if something breaks you will have to pay more to repair...
but ALL are reliable,,,
07-10-2015 | 07:41 AM
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Thanks, that's pretty much what I've heard out of the 496s. I think at this point I'm looking for twin step 32-35 with 496 HOs. Still looking at Sunnys and Fountains. Anyone have any experience with Donzi? I haven't been looking directly but came across one last night that looked really nice. What do they run speed wise compared to Fountain and Sunsation? They seem to be at the upper limit of my budget so are they worth the extra money?
07-10-2015 | 08:10 AM
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A 33zx is a wide high freeboard boat and maybe a bit slower then the others listed.
A 35zr would be right there and most had 496's.
And yes Donzi counts the swim also. I like them sounds like you don't need a cabin so look at the 35zr pretty cool boats.
07-10-2015 | 08:22 AM
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I will take you out on my powerplay if you want to see what they are about... Can go out on Lake Erie
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07-10-2015 | 08:27 AM
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Depends on the model of Donzi.
A 33zx is a wide high freeboard boat and maybe a bit slower then the others listed.
A 35zr would be right there and most had 496's.
And yes Donzi counts the swim also. I like them sounds like you don't need a cabin so look at the 35zr pretty cool boats.
A 33zx is a wide high freeboard boat and maybe a bit slower then the others listed.
A 35zr would be right there and most had 496's.
And yes Donzi counts the swim also. I like them sounds like you don't need a cabin so look at the 35zr pretty cool boats.
07-10-2015 | 08:41 AM
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Yeah so far they're a little out of reach price wise but only have been looking for a day. For sure keeping these in mind as I continue my search, all the ones I've found so far a pretty freaking sweet. Never know what I might come across in a few weeks.
07-10-2015 | 09:41 AM
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I can weigh in a little on the 35 Donzi. Fit and finish will be rite up there with any of the other two you mentioned. Will be easier to work on than the Sunny as the engine room is a little bit roomier I can't tell you how the ride will compare to a 35 Fountain as I have not spent enough time in one to say but if you plan on over nighting much go with the ZX. The V birth in the Zr feels more like a pizza over than a bed. If over night stays are not an issue, the ZR might work for you.
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07-10-2015 | 09:43 AM
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sorry but ,,if your directing this at me I did not disparage any boat,,,and I did not get into a pissing game with anyone,,as a matter of fact I told fasthawk6 he has a nice boat,which he does,,,
fasthawk6 gave some examples and was wrong so I replied to correct him,,because Sunsation and Fountain both count the swim platform on LOA. sorry if you thought that was a pissing game,,
correct me if I am wrong but,,I dont see any mo mo,s (your words) on here claiming they go out on their Fountains and tear the Atlantic apart...
fasthawk6 gave some examples and was wrong so I replied to correct him,,because Sunsation and Fountain both count the swim platform on LOA. sorry if you thought that was a pissing game,,
correct me if I am wrong but,,I dont see any mo mo,s (your words) on here claiming they go out on their Fountains and tear the Atlantic apart...
