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cheech 01-24-2023 11:31 AM

May be more issues along with all the other errors.
Sydwayz and Knot 4 me, what browsers you guys using?

Sydwayz 01-24-2023 03:26 PM

https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...ml#post4857306

Indy 01-24-2023 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4857254)
Why am I not seeing a picture of the boat you are talking about?

I can't see it on my laptop (opera) nor my phone (Samsung Browser)

Knot 4 Me 01-24-2023 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by cheech (Post 4857285)
May be more issues along with all the other errors.
Sydwayz and Knot 4 me, what browsers you guys using?

Chrome.

smokediver 01-24-2023 04:32 PM

There are “ better” boats for sure. An Allison will smoke just about any outboard boat with equal power. Is that “ better “ ? Not sure.
I thought about selling my 22 but glad I decided to keep her. The classic community of people are second to none and one of the biggest factors of me not selling. To each his own

blacktruck 01-27-2023 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4857260)
We all have a level of performance that will be "fine" for us but for me a small block in a 22C isn't going to get me close. The 525, although now outdated, is a great match for the older 22 Classics giving an everyday top speed of 83 and great acceleration, handling and rough water capability and predictability. (after you learn how to drive it!).

Each to their own. But 83 with a 525 in a little boat is pretty bad performance, you can see the limits of the old round keel design. The new hull is gonna be better and faster. There's a difference between "learning to drive" and just a bad design. I think it's fine for cruising, but at the limits is really bad.

blacktruck 01-27-2023 11:32 AM


Originally Posted by Gearhead_boats_ (Post 4857220)
Got my whole package for under 50k (with options, new 4.6 Mercury) so there's benefits when buying early from a rising manufacturer. You can do that right now with Finnish built Argo 23 cat that does 105mph+ with a 200xs.

Ya, they're super cheap but the quality just doesn't cut it over here. The ones I've seen were very poorly made. Plus, the design overall is not that great, very limited. But I get that it's different and kind of cool in it's own way.

techman 01-27-2023 11:57 AM

That rounded keel in the previous 22 is something to be experienced. My brother has one and I remember taking the helm for the first time after only having experience in lake runabouts. I was shocked at the amount of roll that boat has! Any turn and the rub rail kisses the water. Something to get use to, no doubt, and big HP will take all your attention and skill. The majority of them were built with mild power (what was available at the time) and the drives were buried deep down.

I think Donzi realized that entry level HP available today was overpowering the hull in novice hands, so their hand was forced to update the bottom or face lawsuits.

TeamSaris 01-27-2023 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by blacktruck (Post 4857640)
Each to their own. But 83 with a 525 in a little boat is pretty bad performance, you can see the limits of the old round keel design. The new hull is gonna be better and faster. There's a difference between "learning to drive" and just a bad design. I think it's fine for cruising, but at the limits is really bad.

I have a client with a 750hp blower motor we built in a 22 round bottom. Runs 98mph. Talking about learning to drive? Its dangerous. Ive never run it hard without a helmet and lifeline.
Funny part is Same HP in my 27 Kryptonite runs over 100.
We have a 700hp blower motor in a 24 Progression (challenger inspired bottom). I can hang that boat on the pad at 103mph with one hand.
Techman- they don't handle bad with smallblocks as 60mph boats. No porpoise, less roll. But, they have NO excuse for the crappy layup on the 496ho boats. The 496 ones are particularly gnarly because of the even lower X-Dimension.
They look fantastic. As classic as lines get. I totally understand why a middle aged guy wants one. Ive always compared them to harleys. Looks, check. Sound, check. Fan base, check. Quality, sometimes. Performance, not really. The ZR line is an obvious and incredible exception. Sort of like the V Rod.

Wildman_grafix 01-27-2023 03:12 PM

What was the thought behind the rounded bottom in the first place?
My Buddies 20 Cig has a rounded keal as well.


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