the thing that makes all of don arrano's boats legendary and hold the highest resale was the build quality the speed and the ability to take a azz whoopin in big seas and not stress crack all to peices. i just bought some toggle switches for my cig with metal bodies and metal switch levers, so i would assume donzi would be able to locate and buy as good quality switch as i just did and if they really gave a chit about quality as i do about every component that goes in my cigarette they would sell the boats for 200 dollars more cuz thats about what the difference would be to use better quality components! someone at donzi made a choice to use much lower quality components, sad but true. when the sound of the old boats landing off a big way is thump, and the newer ones go bang,its because they new ones are better made?. if donzis heart was in it wouldn't them offer these boats in fiberglass/kevlar/carbon epoxy vacuum bagged layups? the technology is avail. do you think a 95 is as well made as a 75? do you think they are using some chopper gun glass in the later boats because it make them stronger? you can rationalize it any way you want. don would roll over in his grave if new they were chopper gun built with cheat plastic switches and controls! i had no idea the stooped to chopper gun build methods.:kaioken:ĭo get so touchy, i call a spade a spade. a 90's boats hardware will rot in the sun while the 20 year older boats all metal morse controls are looking proud. i wonder why outer limits doesn't use state of the art chopper gun blown glass? the whump vs bang sound hits the nail on the head! go for a ride in my 35ft cig then go for a ride in a lighter chopper gun built perf boat hitting 6's and 8 footers at 70 see which boat makes you feel more comfy.i mean nobody wants to run a new boat in the big stuff with me cuz they wont hold up to it. chopper gun equals chit build quality, see bayliner does theres fine boats in a simlar manner. what year did they stop the hand laid process on the 18. the metal bits on the newer boats is crap for quality, as are all the cheap azz plastic switches, steering wheel, throttle and shifters assms. the early boats were not built by bean counters like the late model boats. I've seen 35+ yo boats with nicer appearing, non-replated original vent hardware. They need to be replaced after only 3 years. On my '03, the cheap pot-metal is already corroding under the thin chrome plating. I also have seen several of the interior liners forward (foot well, and storage bin, now simply set in a glob of bonding material come loose.Īnyway, I still like the boat, it is a "Classic", and although I retrofitted many features to original on my 04, I wish it had the older lay up. There is a very distinct "bang" when crossing waves, that used to be a "thud". (I have had a 1995, and 2004 since then) Now granted, they are faster, than those in the 1970's and 80's, it was very uncommon without big power to see mid to upper 70's,(mph) not anymore. However, I can say, hopefully without a massive storm from many of our great friends here, I don't personally think the ride quality, or "feeling" is anywhere near the same. I am not sure of the time period this took affect, nor how many subsequent times it may have been modified. (Genth era) Everything from the scoops that were once made exclusive, windshield, and yes the hand lay up to more "chopper gun" would be phased in. Total laminate: Approximately 12 lbs/min (5.I recall a conversation with the "new Donzi reps" at the 1989 Annapolis boat show when the decision was made to go to a more "production" boat. Glass-2 Strand: Approximately albs/min (1.8 kg/min) Glass-1 Strand: Approximately 2.6 lbs/min (1.1 kg/min) Output Resin: Approximately 8-20 lbs/min (3.6 – 9 kg/min) depending on materials For external mix gelcoat application there are two choices with the ATG-3500 Gelcoat Gun and ITD-3500 Reversible Tip Gun, and both are great in their specific applications. The ATC-4000 is one of the most used guns in the world today. Our pneumatic trigger and air trigger gives the operator a controlled and precise shot to the target. All three guns enclose the needles in the gun protecting them from the spray environment. The ATC-4000 Chop, ATG-3500 Gelcoat, and ITD-3500 Gelcoat Guns are made with high quality parts that will stand the test of time. Made from high quality parts that stand the test of time
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