4/3/98 9:31:20 AM Todd Beaudoin
I am looking for an 18' outbaord - what was the designation for it and
how long was it built for. Any particular size outboards that it was fitted
with?
152.163.197.242
4/4/98 9:38:51 AM RAY
STROZEWSKI Anyone w/ info on 79 20' donzi hornet 2 ,pics,hardware
availability etc. THANKS RAY S. 207.1.47.31
4/5/98 11:17:09 PM Dave
Hollifield Hello! fellow Donzi folks. The weather here on Lake
Wylie in Charlotte is getting great! In the midst of detailing the rocket,
(waxonwaxoff), and decided it's time to replace the rub-rail. Looking for
an after-market source of the stock material and will make contour bends
myself. I know it's a common extrusion but don't know who distributes.
Rail is the stainless convex, pre-drilled type with the short lip on the
bottom edge. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks e-mail: dhollifi@littlearch.com
166.82.209.162
4/7/98 9:19:12 AM george
hardie Anyone know anything about a 14' open-bow Donzi? How
was it powered? How many made? I believe it's a 60's boat. Any info helpful.
I seem to recall an article years ago on the restoration of a 14. Ring
a bell?
152.163.207.39
4/7/98 8:04:34 PM Dave
Hollifield Update on my earlier message: Found the rub-rail
right here in Charlotte. West Marine the national retail and catalog company
stocks the O.E.M rail used on many Classics. Extrusion is 1" aluminum,
pre-drilled on 6" centers, in 12' sections for $39.00 each. 166.82.209.162
4/10/98 8:56:49 PM rick
I just bought a sport crusier 30' looks like a donzi , but built buy sonny
levi does any one know anything about this boat.Thanks I also have for
sale 1967 28' donzi w/twin 260 volvo w /v-drives and tuna tower 12,500.00
152.163.197.39
4/12/98 12:37:57 AM Jed
Hi I have a 70 16 footer I use on the Chain o Lakes in Antioch IL.I have
done some restoration but never seem to finish.I don't know alot about
the history of this boat,even it's age.It has a small block Ford.[302,not
origanal,I know}and an EATON stern drive,that requires constant maintanance,but
I love this boat,and I get alot of looks every time I take her out.Know
what I mean?
205.188.131.6
4/12/98 9:15:54 PM Matt
Reinhart I just sold my 17' Donzi Regazza so I can buy a real
Donzi. I looked at a 1965 16' Ski Sporter, but am puzzled by the outdrive.
It is marked Eaton, but looks like a Volvo. What the heck is an Eaton,
and are parts available for them? Thanks, Matt (matthew_reinhart@jhuapl.edu)
152.163.232.26
4/13/98 3:25:10 PM Bob
I am selling my '71 Donzi 18 2+3 It is white with red interior and red
stripe. The boat is powered by a 289 Holman Moody engine and was rebuilt
a few years ago. The outdrive is a Volvo 250. The boat has a newer trailer
and is in overall great shape. She has allways been run in fresh water
and is now located just west of Chicago. I am looking to sell her for $11,000
and would love to hear from anyone intrested. Bob
152.163.201.135
4/14/98 9:07:44 PM Arnie
Caswell I'm looking for a Donzi discussion page for general
information. Would like to know if anyone has driven a Donzi LXR, and what
their impressions were. Thanks
206.72.34.68
4/15/98 10:41:34 AM Gene
Subject: Donzi Stickers. Okay boys, someone out there MUST have an old
set, (or new set) of Donzi stickers and emblems. I need the two on the
hull that say Donzi in black letters and has the black circle around it.
Also, the British flag and the Donzi Marine Emblem. Anyone got a set to
sell? My '66 18 - 2+3 needs 'em bad, and getting anything from the factory
is like pulling teeth from a bear. That brings up another bad subject.
Why is it that the factory is not supporting those of us with older boats?
We need to band together and form our own network. We need literature,
shop manuals, and some kind of parts networking system. I ready to devote
some time to it, but I can't do it without y'all. How 'bout it guys? And
how about a Donzi Cruise to the Keys or something this summer? Any takers?
132.228.70.18
4/16/98 3:57:41 PM Steve
Avery Gene, Read the discussion area history, a while back
there were two sources for various stickers. One of them is Jim Cancil
(owner of the page) and the other is Helen @ DONZI 800-446-6725. Note to
Jim I'll try to get you some scanned images in the next month or two of
my 69 Hornet "In The Red", I'm finally doing final assy. of motor, dash,
chrome work etc. and will send copies of "deck off" restoration, new fuel
cell, etc. etc. etc.. Sorry for the delay, I wish money grew on trees.
192.48.97.102
4/17/98 11:40:59 AM Iver
Lyche Jr. I have just purchased a 1966 donzi 16 It has a knew
engine that has been blue printed. It was a 275hp. witch now is a 310.
It also has been restored to look like new . It is beautiful! I am still
in the process of payment . I got the boat for 14,000. Does this seem like
a resonable offer.Please write back. Would love to chat and learn more
about your registry
207.238.142.234
4/21/98 1:54:05 PM stuart
Am interested in purchasing a Donzi, 18' - 20', dont know as much as I'd
like to - have seen a 77 18' and 76 19' classics. appreciate any warnings
I should heed and things to look for on the boats which would identify
trouble spots. Also any model or motor type I should avoid as well as pricing
indications for the above two boats in restored condition. thanks in advance
- this site is just what I was looking for.
207.8.114.52
4/22/98 8:44:46 AM Matt
Reinhart I just bought a 1965 Donzi 16' for a restoration project.
I have a few questions about splitting the deck/hull to replace some rotten
wood core. 1) How many guys does it take to lift the deck? 2) Is there
an easy way to cut the fibreglass blanket connecting the cockpit floor
to the hull? 3) Is the rub rail seam glued together, or just screwed together?
128.244.76.98
4/23/98 4:12:58 PM Steve
Avery Matt, Your deck should be liftable by 3-4 people, and
it shouldn't be sealed unless someone else has done so. Reomove the rub
rail screws, then the next layer of screw holding the deck to the hull.
4 people should easily be able to lift the deck. youy may want to use some
2x4 lengths to get extra leverage on the edge on the deck. Be carefull
not to drag the deck on the hull as this action will shred the gel coat
on the hull and possibly the deck as well!!! As far as cutting the fibeglass
pieces that hold the floor to the deck, I used a die grinder with high
speed cutting wheel. Don't be shy. I separated the deck / hull on my 1969
Hornet with 4 people and replaced it with the same number of people. Your
deck has substantially less area than mine and you might be able to get
away with only three people. Good luck!!!
192.48.97.102
5/1/98 9:25:56 PM steve
broggi looking for windshield for a 1980 hornet II complete
with frame.
207.74.178.183
5/3/98 9:43:29 PM Steve
Miller I just purchased a "new" 1996 Model 18' 2+3 with a 5.7L
and Alpha One. Since I can't leave well enough alone, I was wondering what
aftermarket parts I could add to give me the most "bag for the buck"? Would
different exhaust manifolds or heads be the answer? Any replys are appreciated.
Thanks.
205.148.242.13
5/4/98 10:52:25 AM Royce
I
am interested in the Donzi Classics. I am looking for a 18'Classic, or
possibly a 19'Hornet. Would anyone know how long they manufactured the
Hornet 19? I also would prefer Mercruiser power if at all possible. I would
like to hear from anyone who has any words of wisdom. PS. Love this page!
206.72.34.49
5/6/98 9:12:37 PM Norman
Agnew Hello again Donzi lovers, the weather is finally here.
A quick question, what is the difference between a "Sweet Sixteen" and
The "Ski Sporter 16" Just wondering. Also what would be a fair price for
a '66 Hornet with HO 427? V- drive as well it is in dire need of resto.
Thanks for help!
152.163.232.25
5/7/98 3:48:16 PM Steve
A. Norman, It all depends on what you consider bad condition.
Are you buying or selling. If your selling I'm interested. I paid $4,000
for my 1969 Hornet with 427 Holman Moody w/v-drive. I've spent $20k+ on
new motor, v-drive, fuel tank etc.,etc.,etc.. and still have $10k+ to go.
The boat in excellent condition is pro very rare, and also very valuable.
E-mail me direct with the specific condition of motor, drive, gel coat
etc. Is it a single bench seat set-up?(vs. front/back seats. If your not
interested in buying it, I'd appreciate a referral. Thanks.
192.48.97.102
5/9/98 9:02:47 AM Hank
For Sale: 1970 Donzi 18ft Classic - Holman Moody 302, Volvo Outdrive. Yellow
with white interior. Interior recently replaced as original. Runs great.
Old, but usable trailer. Northern Alabama area.
205.139.151.254
5/12/98 2:00:07 PM Gene
Does anyone know what the transom angle is on a 1966 18 2+3? Those in the
know will tell you that you can not mount the outdrive properly without
knowing that angle. 132.228.70.18
5/12/98 7:58:00 PM Brooks
Lester Hope to be a future owner of a Donzi... Possibly, the
new 21' cuddy... Most realistically, a Sweet 16. Absolutely beautiful boats,
they have, for me at least, the allure and mystique of Porsche. 153.34.17.225
5/13/98 2:22:03 PM Forrest
Coile Norman, to answer you question on what is the difference
between the Sweet Sixteen and the Ski Sporter 16. Basiclly, the Sweet Sixteen
is the "Classic" knock-off of the original 16 Ski Sporter. The 16 Ski Sporter
was built from when Donzi opened it doors for business until the late '70s.
The 16 Ski Sporter was dropped because the 18 2+3 flat out sold it, and
the 18 was a better riding, better handling, and faster boat. In the late
'80s the new owners decided to re-introduce the 16 Ski Sporter as the Sweet
Sixteen. The Sweet Sixteen appears to come from the same hull mold, though
the deck and cockpit have been changed from the original driver-on-the-left
to driver-on-the-right. The glass work appears to be as good as the original
Ski Sporter, but Donzi opted to use cheap off-the-shelf stamped s/s and
plastic vents other cheap hardware as they now do on all of their boats.
The original 16 and other true classics used custom cast vents, hatch knob(s),
and the like, which are difficult to find now. Gene can attest to that!
Oh yes, one more thing, you don't find V-8 power in the Sweet Sixteen,
though they do seem to have a good power-to-weight ratio with a V-6 vortex
engine. Back then, all of the Ski Sporters had factory Ford based V-8s
(Holman-Moody, Interceptor, Chris-Craft, and later MerCruiser).
205.145.233.1
5/13/98 6:08:54 PM Frank
hello Everybody. Just went out for a test drive in my 16 after 13 days
of rain and a noreaster. I couldnt wait much longer. Its 52 degrees in
N,J not Quite Donzi weather but it sure felt GREAT! Well another year is
upon us and its Donzi time again. I wish everyone a great fun boating summer
hope to catch some of you out on the Bay. 207.79.35.28
5/13/98 6:34:30 PM Frank
Hello Forest. The 16 does come with a v8 on the new models. I test drove
both vortex v6 and the 307. The v6 with 205hp is 500 cheaper and 5mph faster
and being a shortend 350 easy to tweek.My 96 16 is a 2+2 and with gill
exhaust and a chiller delivers 235 hp not bad for a v6. The best thing
if the motor blows I can slide a 350 mag in to the same motor mounts with
out butchering the motor box. Also on the 96 model they didn't use plastic
or cheep stainless american boat holding made the anniversery addition
pretty good. Owning one of the older ones a long time ago. The 96 Model
is pretty solid she even tracks a lot better due to the Mercruiser with
the trim button and depending what prop you put on her. Happy Donzi days!
207.79.35.39
5/13/98 8:13:19 PM Todd
Shea A friend of mine has a 1963 14' Donzi, (Donzi baby) any
body else seen one of theese? 204.60.72.3
5/14/98 12:49:11 PM Jeremy
Riggs I have recently puirchased a 1987 Firefox Z-29, and have
some questions about what prop to run and general performance questions.
207.115.62.25
5/14/98 3:35:41 PM Greg
Harris I am interested in located a very low hour, original
condition 18' Donzi 2+3 (or Minx) for use in Lake tahoe, CA. I am only
interested in boats that are in extremely good condition. Any leads would
be appreciated. 152.163.204.9
5/14/98 10:36:50 PM Norman
Agnew Forrest, thanks for the info, I guess I can't call my
'68 a "sweet sixteen" then she is in fact a ski sporter. To all who asked
and helped in the Hornet I spoke about, I don't even know if I can get
ahold of her, however if she does come up I will buy it on the spot. She
has been sitting for 14 years with 0 oil in her 427 (rebuild) The saving
grace of the resto will be the fact that some bone head put extremly cheap
paint over the original gelcoat, WITHOUT sanding, in other words it is
flaking off with ease and has been protecting the original forest green
gel. All running gear (original vents, steering, tabs and everything are
intact.) the only thing I need to find is a windshield, although I would
like to find an original, I will probably have to resort to having one
made, that is if I can get the stupid thing! The season is finally here,
best boating to all
152.163.232.25
5/15/98 9:44:24 PM Ralph
Savarese Does any body Know what is the best way to fix stress
cracks i the gelcoat before re Imroning and has any body replaced core
wood in the nose i have been thinking about cutting along the cowl but
I have a concern about maintaining the original convex of the nose !
208.251.164.174
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