21-23 ft outboard

**smokediver** · 04-26-2019, 03:50 PM

Hey guys. Been a long time I/O owner and thinking about going the eggbeater route. Currently running a 22 Classic donzi with a 502. Would like the same performance and usability. The occasional run in the gulf , etc... thanks in advance !

**TooStroked** · 04-26-2019, 05:04 PM

The Donzi 22 is one of the softest riding 22 foot boats out there. It also has one of the least usable (smallest) cockpits in the industry. That said, I doubt you'll find something that rides as soft, but you'll definitely be able to find something that runs (much) faster and has a ton more usable room for passengers and their belongings.

Personally, I'm a big fan of the Progression 22. Other fine choices include the 22 Velocity, 21 Tuff and if you can find one, a 21 Challenger. Happy hunting!

**Greg G** · 04-27-2019, 06:03 AM

Outboards are over rated.

Buy this instead ............!

1984 22' Vaughn
HP 500 (not a Merc Blue racing motor, but a 502 that we pulled the efi off)
Bravo One drive 1:50
With two adults, 3/4 tank and some steady chop it'll see 72 on GPS turning4800
55 gal belly tank
Livorsi 'bling'
Base coat / Clear coat paint job
Tandem Trailer with newer tires and spare
Current Reg and titles on both
$26,500 obo

**Greg G** · 04-27-2019, 06:15 AM

But if you must have a wacker on the backer, here are some options to empty your bank account.

**smokediver** · 04-27-2019, 09:36 AM

Yeah , the Progression and Tuff have my eye. Maybe going to a crank driven seawater pump might solve my aching back !

**nitro_rat** · 04-27-2019, 12:57 PM

22 Progression...

**aeneas** · 04-28-2019, 02:32 AM

Donzi 22 Classic.

**eli** · 04-28-2019, 10:40 AM

Wow that is strolling right along

**Greg G** · 04-29-2019, 12:21 PM

24 degree round V bottom was taken from the Donzi back in the day.

**V pads** · 04-30-2019, 10:27 AM

I believe that was Instigator's Sonic # 2... A great thread with all of the rebuild details.

**Instigator** · 04-30-2019, 11:36 AM

It is my old boat.

Originally Posted by V pads

I believe that was Instigator's Sonic # 2... A great thread with all of the rebuild details.

**scott reierson** · 04-30-2019, 12:36 PM

Pretty sure I looked at that Vaughn years ago in Cali or one very much like it. Big 22ft boat. Should ride nice in the big stuff. Can remember if it was a straight V or if it had a pad. Got a picture of it somewhere.

**Greg G** · 04-30-2019, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by scott reierson

Pretty sure I looked at that Vaughn years ago in Cali or one very much like it. Big 22ft boat. Should ride nice in the big stuff. Can remember if it was a straight V or if it had a pad. Got a picture of it somewhere.

They came both ways. One of the bigger 22 go fasts with a great old school look.

**Ghost S84** · 04-30-2019, 03:40 PM

https://www.screamandfly.com/showthr...ut-down-custom

My vote for cleanest boat you will get on this board in the class you are looking at that will give you awesome ride and a one of a kind hull. Ghost28 is an ace at keeping his stuff mint. Good luck.