Originally Posted by
phragle
I have spent some time in a friends 38 zx with 525sc's and I have also had a few rides on a BT. My sisters ex also has a 43 BT. In my nonprofessional opinion it really comes down to what you want. They are both great boats with lots of room. The BT is bigger and rides better but will be a little slower, The Donzi will be a little faster, it has a variable deadrise and will not be as nice a ride when it gets bumpy. Not that its a bad ride but there is defenitly a difference. The bilge in the Donzi is tight I have seen a full grown man in the bilge of a BT with room to work. On the Donzi, I hope you have a mechanically inclined 5 year old son you can hold upside down by his ankles to do anything. Modern style points go to the donzi, My friends had the power foot platforms whch are nice. Depending on the balance/acrobatic ability, line handeling while dock, the BT has the advatange. They both have nice deep secure feeling cockpits.
The BT is comfort
The Donzi (while the bt is no slouch) is speed.
The BT is easier to handle on the water
The Donzi is easier to handle on land.