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hey mike,
i couldnt post the pic in there so posting here, sorry guys not a superboat, my back up toy, its got a ford 5.8fi with a volvo duo prop, runs low 70s,and is ready for repowering, perfect canditate for a arneson with a small block blower motor!

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Don't you have one of those U-19's? There is a guy in the NJPPC that has a 18' Donzi with surface drive. I think he is running close to 100.

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96 U-19

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And How Fast Do U Want To Go With This?

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yes dave i have seen that donzi , its pretty awsome, the guy drives it hard too!. i would lov to try something like that with this u19 , its a great hull very strong and light, its said to be the last mold arnow built before his death,was only made for 2 years 96 and 97 by fourwinns 24deg deep v put improved strakes over 18 ft donzi , i gave up trying to make the ford 5.8 stronger its too hard and expensive to find marine hp stuff for the ford.

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I saw a U-19 going up the river one day. He was haulin ass! I was having a hard time keeping up with him and the water was pretty rough too.

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jcap i have a arneson package i would like to sell. it's a ads #6 will sell drive, prop and trim cly / pump . also have rear motor mount,bellhousing w/starter,bw trans complete for sb chevy. it's in great condition never had a problem with it. it has on a 19' donzi style boat with 24 degree bottom. call me if interested 616-682-0433 7:00a - 5:30 p
thanks todd

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Hey Jcap,
Are we going to see you and crazy George running side by side at 90+ in 3 footers next year?
I had a 1975 18' Donzi with a small block and Volvo 280. I loved that boat! I took it everywhere, Block, Greenport, South Hampton...
After a while, no one would ride with me though.

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Jcap,
I think that Volvo drive you have can handle quite a bit more power.
I know that big blocks got hooked to them.
You could use the drive you have and bolt up a sb chevy blower motor to it.
I have a friend than has the newer style bell housing, flywheel, and coupler from his recent re-power. He just put a late model 350 Volvo in his 18' Donzi.
We'll talk Saturday... :drink:

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I've run my 18 Donzi with an Arneson for 6 years, runs great.. :cool:

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