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
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09-17-2012, 11:37 AM
Thread: Hornet Pic's
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yes there were 5 models based on 3 different...
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09-15-2012, 08:36 PM
Thread: Hornet Pic's
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from last weekend in lake george
from last weekend
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03-25-2012, 09:53 AM
Thread: looking to buy a classic 16
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Ratickle I would think it is ok the other...
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03-25-2012, 09:40 AM
Thread: looking to buy a classic 16
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here is a little more reading on the early years,...
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)
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03-24-2012, 09:15 PM
Thread: looking to buy a classic 16
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Ratickle the second version is what I believe...
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... -
03-23-2012, 07:38 AM
Thread: looking to buy a classic 16
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the very early boats had 110 hp 4 cyl volvo and...
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 ....
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03-22-2012, 04:36 PM
Thread: looking to buy a classic 16
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Just some quick info on the 16 the construction...
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...
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10-03-2011, 09:05 AM
Thread: Donzi Doral
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here's the way I last saw that doral in stony pt....
here's the way I last saw that doral in stony pt. this was late winter early spring '11.
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09-30-2011, 03:59 PM
Thread: Donzi Doral
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yes the molds wound up at sonic
yes the molds wound up at sonic
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09-29-2011, 09:50 PM
Thread: Donzi Doral
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h20 have a hull number?
h20 have a hull number?
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09-29-2011, 09:01 PM
Thread: Donzi Doral
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that doral has been in ny for about 7-8 yrs was...
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...
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09-29-2011, 04:37 PM
Thread: Donzi Doral
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unless that boat sold recently it was sitting in...
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.
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08-07-2011, 01:28 PM
Thread: Hornet Pic's
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thanks
thanks
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08-05-2011, 09:31 AM
Thread: Hornet Pic's
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the motor re-set back in the hornet
the motor re-set back in the hornet
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04-24-2011, 12:48 AM
Thread: 1967 18 2+3 Pengy Project
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the volvo will be stronger than any alpha you'll...
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. ...
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I hate yellow and white but throw the orange in...
I hate yellow and white but throw the orange in there and it is one of my favorite classic color schemes.
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03-04-2011, 04:26 PM
Thread: Hornet Pic's
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here's a few I have on the club's site. all...
here's a few I have on the club's site. all model of the hornets benchseat, 2+3, II and III
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09-13-2010, 01:35 PM
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Top, flags are in transit , not sure with my...
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flags are in transit , not sure with my travel plans if i'll be able to make it.
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09-02-2010, 03:00 PM
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Top, looks like we will have a few members of...
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looks like we will have a few members of the lake george donzi club coming that day. we will deliver the flags in person.
what time do the festivities start at the marina that day??
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08-26-2010, 12:23 PM
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Top, not sure as of yet if I will mail or...
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not sure as of yet if I will mail or bring in person I need to see how things pan out
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08-23-2010, 09:01 AM
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Thanks :)
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08-22-2010, 10:45 AM
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T2X, as a member of the lake george donzi...
T2X,
as a member of the lake george donzi classic club, we think this is a great event and tribute to Don, a man who gaves us so much to enjoy.
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06-23-2010, 05:58 AM
Thread: 1972 donzi x18
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you can find replacement parts or full drives on...
you can find replacement parts or full drives on ebay just make sure they are
a v8 ratio 1.6 or 1.3 but the 1.3 are hard to find
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06-22-2010, 07:15 PM
Thread: 1972 donzi x18
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an early 280 without trim might bolt up to the...
an early 280 without trim might bolt up to the 270 transom housing , but you should be able to find a replacement 270 fairly in expensive .
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06-21-2010, 08:46 PM
Thread: 1972 donzi x18
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email pics to mnmveth@optonline.net and i post...
email pics to mnmveth@optonline.net and i post them up for you
i would say it is the original motor but not the original drive the serial number that ends with a D would be a 4 cyl ratio but...
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