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yes there were 5 models based on 3 different LOA's, the two in the picture are 19 footers a 1968 benchseat (left) and a 1970 2+3 Hornet ( right) the 19 footers the benchseat hornet original model of the line up when donzi started the 2+3 Hornet same 19 foot hull different deck layout to...

from last weekend in lake george

Ratickle I would think it is ok the other way round too my latin is lacking. If I can help let me know

here is a little more reading on the early years, if it is ok to post a link to another site. the main coversation here is between Don's son Michael and Allan Brown ( Brownie) http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?28703-Donzi-Marine-63-65&highlight=

Ratickle the second version is what I believe to be correct and is stated in the king of thunderboat row by Don's son Michael who was around at the time ( story was confirmed by Brownie some time back). Morris Levy was also part of getting the beatles out on a formula 233 with Don before...

the very early boats had 110 hp 4 cyl volvo and 165 hp 8 cyl interceptors with eaton drives. the drives were weak and then they put the eaton name on the volvo aq200 which could take more power . then Holman moody got involved . the late 60's saw a boom in muscle motors and that trickled down...

Just some quick info on the 16 the construction methods did change of the years and the layup schedule got a little stronger as they progressed. some of the very early boats had bottom issues when the interceptors were pulled for bigger power in the late 60's to early 70's. If you can find a...

here's the way I last saw that doral in stony pt. this was late winter early spring '11. the boat is not too far from me, about a 20 minute ride maybe a little longer some roads between me and the hudson are gone due to Irene. but i would be happy to go look at it for anyone who might be...

yes the molds wound up at sonic

h20 have a hull number?

that doral has been in ny for about 7-8 yrs was purchased from the midwest somewhere possibly ohio. i saw it last spring it was shrink wrapped with a for sale sign on it. price was 12k but that is a bit optimystic.

unless that boat sold recently it was sitting in a marina in Stony Pt NY I looked at that 24 on a few ocassions. it was in need of some work. the 24 was a "monoque" sp hull design by harry schoelle the tub liner was glued to the hull giving it is strength. the hull and the tub liner were...

thanks

the motor re-set back in the hornet

the volvo will be stronger than any alpha you'll find. Find a 270 or 250 drive and a solas titan prop . use the boat for a season get use to her. My 250 lasted 35 yrs being pushed by over 300 hp. We have quite a few still running around without trim. a 280t or a 290 is going to mean taking...