34 superboat ...Can't figure out what is the bad with this thing except it takes a little finesse to get on plane, although I've had seven on board and managed. Flys level and seems to like the loto slop.

A stout boat that can run with any in the slop.

IMO at least in the last 8 years to current you hear nothing about the Donzi 38 ZR Competition.

That boat could run very hard in the slop,

next boat would be the GTMM - Dragon Hull that really is never talked about. it is a very nice boat and seen it in person as well to make that statement.

I agree, and it's kind of odd that it isn't talked about more. When the ZR was introduced it dominated F2!

I second Pro27 27' Progression I run a green motored 27' outboard he runs a IO which probably runs the snot better then mine and mine loves the ruff stuff. I would assume most people that know the Northeast waters would agree that the Atlantic where it meets Block Island sound would officially constitute "Offshore" boating.......

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LIS can hammer your a$$ as well.

So I'm struggling just a bit. The title of this post is "The best least talked about boat." That said, why are all of the Donzi owners (not to bash a good boat line) coming out of the woodwork saying that Donzi meets that criteria? Donzi is a world famous builder of high performance boats. That's not exactly a "least talked about" boat builder. I'm thinking that small, low volume niche boat builders are more what the OP was looking for.

BTW, if anybody's interested in my vote, it would go to Progression - for obvious reasons.

Just saying the Donzi name is huge but really they have not had volume sales of anything in the past 10 years and since 2008 they really have not built a boat. The 38 ZR comp boat how many were ever built total what maybe 10 to 15 total max if even that and when was the last time anyone even said one word about it ? APBA days ?

I have never owned a Donzi so have no reason to throw it in the mix but did so as that 38 comp boat is really a great running boat.

And for the rest of my Post - GTMM / Dragon boat, only one made with very little press and coverage. Damn nice boat and seen it in person.

The Long Island boats are all great boats, albeit under publicized but locally legends. Kryptonite, Hustler, SuperBoat, Progression, Activator (used to be anyway)...those boats are no BS tough fast boats that are built for rough running in tough waters. Most of 'em are low on bling which seems to be a big deal with many purchasers but in the rough mean nothing. All great "least talked about" types but get the job done with flying colors. Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, Atlantic, (haven't been on the Great South Bay) and other smaller areas are not tame bodies of water and the build quality of those boats reflect that.

I think Sutphen & Saber are least talked about but they are badass.

Well, here in the land of Bajas and Checkmates, everybody looks at me like I have three heads when I politely inform them my "Cigarette boat" is a Progression....

I love the looks and calm lake performance of the Tuff 28 however as anyone seen one of these boats operate in two foot seas or better?

Mark built these to run - call him @ Tuff Boats. The build quality and attention to detail is unreal

I like the Progressions but how come you never hear about the 29 ? how does that compare to the 27 ?

It's 2 feet longer....

Badump bump :lolhit:

I think I'd prefer the 29 with twin O/B over the 27. The 24LD and 27 are sit downs, the 24XL and the 29 have the option for stand up bolsters. The 29's sunpad is longer, and rough water handling is supposed to be better at the cost of some top speed. I'm VERY happy with my 24 High Deck/XL, but I still find myself browsing for a used 29.

I concur the build quality is second to known and I've spoken with him at length. My question was really to hear first hand accounts from owners and possibly some video of these boats being run in ruff conditions. I just haven't seen or heard of owners speaking on there ruff water prowes......

I have a manta 32 cc, i know they have a solid racing history but not much i could find out about them in the internet

I feel ya! My dad bought an 18 new jn 76, i was 16 and picking up 18/20 year old hotties in that lil puppy. That boat stuck out like a sore thumb in anapolis which is a big blowboater town. That 18 flew straight and true!

must be pretty rare ive never seen one. They do make some solid boats.

I looked at one years ago and after owning a 18 and 22 donzi was very unimpressed with the sea ray

39' Dragon/GTMM
 

As stated before the Dragon now GTMM 39 is a great low production boat that hasn't seen a lot of attention. The new bottom design in the GTMM version is fast and stable and runs 110mph with Merc 700's. Turns on a dime and handles the big stuff like a champ.

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After many years of boat ownership and even more years of being out on the water I can say hands down the best boat out there are all my friends boats that I get to go out on all the time .

Did this ever sell?