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Forum: Prop Talk
07-12-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,230
Posted By Top-Gun

Donzi 22 ZX non step, prop change

Running a 1997 22 ZX (no stepped hull) with a 454 Magnum and stainless marine manifolds. Boat currently has an untouched 23P mirage plus (early style so no PVS) and runs 67 mph on GPS just touching...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-09-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By Top-Gun

It does, thanks very much. Mine is now setup...

It does, thanks very much. Mine is now setup like that which also matches the Merc manual. Somewhere along the line someone must have flipped the spacer around, explains why my hole shot has always...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-09-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By Top-Gun

Donzi 22ZX/bravo owners, need help please

If you've got this combo, preferably a non step hull, could you please take a look at your drive ram pin and tell me which position its in (I.e. pin to the stern spacer towards bow, or vice versa)?
...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-26-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,432
Posted By Top-Gun

Thanks for the helpful replies, I'm going to take...

Thanks for the helpful replies, I'm going to take a crack at it this weekend.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-24-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,432
Posted By Top-Gun

First time gimbal/bellows questions

Gimbal started groaning in my Bravo 1 last season, I used to have a local performance marine shop that did all my drive service but they've since closed and I really don't trust my local Marina. ...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-26-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,884
Posted By Top-Gun

Thanks for all the replies, I'm definitely...

Thanks for all the replies, I'm definitely feeling better about this problem!

I think I'm going to go the 1/4-20 thru-bolt route; Glassdave hit the nail on the head this hull is a PITA to work on...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-20-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,884
Posted By Top-Gun

Snapped a few shots today of what I'm dealing...

Snapped a few shots today of what I'm dealing with;

http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y438/Top-Gun/image_zpse60fa9f1.jpg...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-19-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,884
Posted By Top-Gun

Donzi ZX Deck/Hull Joint

I've got a 1997 Donzi 22 ZX and its steadily been acquiring a large number of gel cracks coming out from under the rub rail. I removed the rail today and think I found the root cause. The hull/deck...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-19-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,524
Posted By Top-Gun

Messed around with it again this weekend and here...

Messed around with it again this weekend and here are my findings:

- Removed the trim pump bracket/solenoids completley and jumpered the pump leads directly to 12V; pump runs fine in the raise...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-07-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,524
Posted By Top-Gun

This weekend I will attempt to drain and refill...

This weekend I will attempt to drain and refill the reservoir, bleed the system, and run it with the rams unhooked to see if there is a difference and report back.

What type of fluid is typically...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-05-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,524
Posted By Top-Gun

Trim Pump Issue (Bravo 1)

Hello,

In prepping my Donzi 22 ZX for launch this year, I noticed an issue with what I presume is the trim pump. The trim will raise normally (pump runs and sounds fine when raising the drive). ...
Forum: General Q & A
06-21-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,109
Posted By Top-Gun

Right on, you guys made my day. Unfortunatley...

Right on, you guys made my day. Unfortunatley this mill is carb'd so I think I'm SOL on the hours. Just made me a little nervous since I'm used to seeing 60 psi max or so out of my cars with chevy...
Forum: General Q & A
06-21-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,109
Posted By Top-Gun

97 454 Mag stock oil pressure?

Just picked up a 1997 Donzi 22 ZX with a stock 454 Mag. Engine hours are estimated to be around 350-400 (no hour meter). Took it for its first run this past weekend and everything worked well,...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-25-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,933
Posted By Top-Gun

Thanks for the replies, I was concerned I had a...

Thanks for the replies, I was concerned I had a serious structural issue but it sounds like this is fixable and somewhat typical? What bugged me the most is it looks like it was fixed once and then...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
05-24-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,933
Posted By Top-Gun

Donzi 22 ZX Hull Cracks

In the process of prepping our 22 ZX for the season I came across something rather unsettling while waxing the hull. It appears that a number of nasty looking stress cracks have formed on the aft...
Forum: Donzi
10-28-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,649
Posted By Top-Gun

By stress in the hull do you mean it was flexing...

By stress in the hull do you mean it was flexing too much due to a structural issue, or the fit of the components when assembled was poor and left residual stresses that caused the hairline cracks to...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-27-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,013
Posted By Top-Gun

I did assume this would be quite expensive to...

I did assume this would be quite expensive to have repaired, but my prime concern is structural integrity of the hull which by the sounds of it is probably fine.

I'm wondering how difficult this...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-27-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,013
Posted By Top-Gun

Thanks for the replies, I was concerned that...

Thanks for the replies, I was concerned that there may be an issue with the deck coming unbonded but I figure that has to be unlikely. I've also been told that these could be fixed relativley easily...
Forum: Donzi
10-26-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,649
Posted By Top-Gun

Here are a few pics to show what I mean. ...

Here are a few pics to show what I mean.


http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/44878/2892044780038916256S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/42641/2579765990038916256S600x600Q85.jpg...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-26-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,013
Posted By Top-Gun

Potential purchase, Gelcoat concern

I'm new to large powerboats and looking to purchase a used rig. I've come across a 97 Donzi 22 ZX, mechanically the boat looks nice, however it has one flaw that concerns me. The boat has a large...
Forum: Donzi
10-22-2009, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,649
Posted By Top-Gun

97 22ZX Gelcoat Issues?

Hello,

I'm on a hunt to purchase my first large powerboat, and I recently took a look at a 1997 Donzi 22 ZX. Overall the boat is pretty clean, however I did notice one thing that concerned me.
...
Forum: Scarab
10-04-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,715
Posted By Top-Gun

First Scarab, appreciate some advice

Hello,

I'm new to the forums and new to large performance boats. I'm looking at purchasing a used rig and have a couple questions I'm hoping for help on. I've done some conisderable research and...
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