26 Baja Outlaw or Donzi 27 ZR?????
09-06-2007, 08:38 PM
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I think the 27ZR is definitely THE starter boat for the 21st Century. The steps will coax more speed out of it, but what I've learned from driving a stepped boat from a non-stepped is that they handle and feel differently at different speeds. My Fountain is a fat pig up to 45 mph. It bounces and just feels heavy. As I increase speed, it changes at certain speeds such as 50, 60, 65, 72 and 80.
If you go with the Donzi, I would recommend getting hydraulic steering and K-planes vs the regular style tabs.
Good luck on your search!
If you go with the Donzi, I would recommend getting hydraulic steering and K-planes vs the regular style tabs.
Good luck on your search!
09-06-2007, 09:02 PM
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Rob,
I just use it on lakes so it hasn't seen anything too rough. It's handled everything I have thrown at it so far like it's nothing. Runs very flat.
I do have the 496. The bump to 525 is about $ 30k so I'm planning on going the Raylar route once the warranty is up. She ran 72 out of the box with the 26p BravoI. I'm running a labbed 26p Maximus now @ 71 but the cruise is awesome, 50 mph @ 3650.
Cabin is small but we have overnighted on it a couple of times. Build quality is outstanding. Good luck with the search!
J
I just use it on lakes so it hasn't seen anything too rough. It's handled everything I have thrown at it so far like it's nothing. Runs very flat.
I do have the 496. The bump to 525 is about $ 30k so I'm planning on going the Raylar route once the warranty is up. She ran 72 out of the box with the 26p BravoI. I'm running a labbed 26p Maximus now @ 71 but the cruise is awesome, 50 mph @ 3650.
Cabin is small but we have overnighted on it a couple of times. Build quality is outstanding. Good luck with the search!
J
09-06-2007, 09:24 PM
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Thanks guys...I actually found one, I'm waiting to hear what the price is as the guy who currently owns it is having some financial difficulties. I should hear something tomorrow. The more and more I search, the more and more I am leaning towards the Donzi. I just wish there were a few more reviews on the boat.
09-07-2007, 11:53 AM
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09-07-2007, 12:31 PM
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Your getting far too cerebral for this debate.
You should know by now, that as Baja owners, were not qualified to speak on this subject
Bill (TBM-Impulsive)
09-07-2007, 12:33 PM
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I too was wondering what the deeper meaning of that was, but was not about to chase it.... thanks for clarifying 
