1978 Donzi X18 Classic (no-longer) Forsale

Own a true classic.  (Snooze you lose)  Only 171 X18's ever made.

"If you were to look up "speedboat" in an illustrated dictionary, chance are this is the image you'd find. Presenting the Donzi Classics. These are the boats that started it all, and continue to draw admiration from fans and collectors alike. Capable of speeds in excess of 70 mph, the Donzi Classics personify pure, unadulterated performance. No other boat sounds like a Classic. Rides like a Classic. OR turns heads like a Classic. No wonder they've been the choice of celebrities, kings, movie stars, even presidents. The Donzi Classics. You might say they're the dictionary definition of pure fun."


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1978 Donzi X18 Classic

  • Replaced motor with new SBC LT1 motor... (2001)
    • Vortec High burn heads
    • LT1 Block, Single piece rear seal. 
    • Custom painted red, accessories in Silver
    • Holly 650 Double Pumper
    • K&N Flame arrestor and filter
    • New Alternater/Starter/Fuel pump/Ignition/Distributor
  • Stainless Marine Exhaust Manifolds (2001)
  • Volvo Penta 280T O/D (just gone thru top-to-bottom) (2001)
  • Complete redo of bildge area. (2001)
    • Refiberglassed the stringers
    • Repaired the original motor mounts done by Donzi and not sealed. 
    • Repainted bidge area
  • New hydraulic lines for trim. (fixed transom fiberglass around lines)(2001)
  • Oiler Cooler
  • Oversized oil pan
  • Eldelbrock Intake
  • Marinized high compression racing starter (2000) (Maryland Offshore)
  • All braided lines throughout the engine (2000) (Maryland Offshore)
  • Top of boat is original gel coat that has been recently wet sanded and buffed (Looks brand new)(2001)
  • The sides and rear of boat have been repainted and cleared (2001) (Maryland Offshore)
  • Outdrive has been redone in the Volvo egg white.  Looks perfect. (2000) (Maryland Offshore)
  • Chrome hardware for the rails (chromed bronze hardware) (2000)
  • Stainless steel bumper rail (2000) (Maryland Offshore)
  • Lumber in all the seats was replaced with marine grade wood this summer (2000)
  • MOMO Elba steering wheel -- mahogany & chrome spoke (2001)
  • Gaffrig II gauges (white) with red anodized bezels (20 degree angle towards driver) (2001)
  • Tilt switch on steering wheel spoke (2001)
  • Aquamat custom carpet (2001)
  • Steering gimbal (2001)
  • Volvo Ultra Stainless Prop 14 X 24 (3 Blade)
  • Aluminum Prop 15 X 21 (3 Blade)
  • Two covers
    • Cockpit cover, white w/matching red stripe
    • Full cover with straps for that tie down to trailer
  • Fortress anchor w/150' of line (2000)
  • BRAND NEW 2000 Venture tandem axel trailer ($2000+ value)
    • Mag wheels
    • Matching spare rim
    • Surge brakes
    • 2" nylon strap
    • Pulls like it isn't even there
  • Everything works and it gets all the looks on the water.
  • Original Donzi oar
  • Original Donzi catch all bag (White w/blue Donzi logo)
  • Original Donzi paperwork and blue vinyl envelope
  • Runs great and sounds... Like a Donzi... MEAN!!

Have reciepts.  Interested -- Lets talk.

Please mail me with questions... brad@verd.com

I am located in the Washington, DC area. 703-464-1248

 

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Good shots of the boat w/the cockpit cover on.

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Here "she" is on the trailer...

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