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Donzicrazy 11-24-2004 08:32 PM

Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
Does anyone know the top speed of a 1998 Donzi 33ZX with 502 MPI (415HP) Thanks thinking of buying one.

Donzicrazy 11-25-2004 10:18 AM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
So if my buddy has the 28ZX with twin 350's (300 HP) I should be hanging right next to him. In rough seas I would pull away ?

I think I an going with the 33 ZX over the 28 ZX

CAP071 11-25-2004 10:36 AM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
I'd go for the 33 just for size and comfort I think the 28 is way too uncomfortable for rough seas. I'm just tired of getting slammed around all day in smaller boats anymore I'm not old but just not a teenager anymore. I went out on a friends older 24 Baja. I got beat to death and felt it all the next week. Nah Go for the 33

CAP071 11-25-2004 10:39 AM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/4/6/68533746.htm

Claims 85 with 525's

MARK BENTLEY 11-25-2004 11:54 AM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
I was a Donzi dealer back then. Stock out of the box would run about 65 in freshwater. You could play around with setup and get a few extra mph. They were just bringing out the Daytonas in '98 and they were lighter, stronger and balanced a little better. I had run quite a few of them.

bn 11-25-2004 12:45 PM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
A friend of mine has a '99 with Carb 500hp's and runs anywhere from 74 - 78 depending on conditions. I think that wind affects this boat a lot as the wide beam catches the wind. Just my theory, no real evidence to back it up, but 74 to 78 is a pretty big range.

CAP071 11-25-2004 12:49 PM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
So do you think 85 with 525's is possible?

CAP071 11-25-2004 12:53 PM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
http://secure.offshoreonly.com/geocl....php?a=2&b=169

Shanghied Again 11-25-2004 03:46 PM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
Actually a 33ZX with 525s runs 84mph the 38Zx with 525s runs 80mph gps speed. Ran a few of them and they all seem to be in the same area

Donzicrazy 11-26-2004 10:28 AM

Re: Donzi 33ZX Speed
 
OK I am going with the 33ZX if I find the right deal. There seems to be alot of 32 and 33 Baja outlaws out there. Should I stay away from Baja and get a Donzi. I am told Donzi is a good solid boat. And the interiors are really plush.


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