818181

Does anyone know of a Donzi from the 70's called "Little Broad Jumper"? I happen to know it's in Conn. Saw it in the woods, cover had blown off. Any History?

ajs67Donzi

All the Donzi experts are over at donzi.net , they will know the whole story.

818181

Thanks!

ThirdBird

Yeah, that boat is covered pretty extensively in SeaRace by John Crouse. If my memory of the book is right, that was an Aronow-built Donzi. If it REALLY is Little Broad Jumper, let me know what woods it's in, I'll be there!!!!

T2x

This is a question for Brownie in that he drove the Broad Jumper.....

I remember a "Big Broad Jumper"..... and the original Broad Jumper...but no "Little Broad Jumper"....?

T2x

818181

Of course they won,t let me in the yard,but it's a Dark Maroon,with White bottom. "Little Broad Jumper on the sides. Thanks for the info! Will try to get some hull #'s.

ThirdBird

You're probably right T2, I must be remembering "Big Broad Jumper" from Crouse's book.

DCF

I own this boat now as of this past June. The owner finally wanted to sell it. It was a big project getting it out of the wood...Had to cut trees down, pull stumps,etc. After sitting there for 35 years it was buried!

Turns out it was all worth the work. This boat is the famous 28 foot Donzi race boat "Broad Jumper" or in the last years it was called "Lil' Broad Jumper". The history behind this boat is amazing. It will be restored in the near future back to its original days of glory.

F-2 Speedy

what kind of condition is it in ?? engines and drives still attached ? post a pic of it

DCF

Its engines, transmissions and v-drives are gone. The single rudder setup is all there. some of the ballast tank and floor to deck bulkheading is still there. Boat will need stringers and coring. Its not horrible and I have seen worse. Unfortunately I cant post pictures as I am not a full member.