Donzi poker run

classic22 · 07-24-2013, 11:00 AM

The annual Donzi poker run is this saturday. You do not have to have a donzi to participate. Please see the attached document for details.

OCDACTIVE · 07-24-2013, 11:24 AM

This is a Great run with a very good group of experienced boaters. I am sorry I will be missing it. Have fun!

Shreddy · 07-24-2013, 01:40 PM

Wonder if they'll allow jet skis... bet I could run faster than most of the boats there

Although, to "race" it would have had to been a few years ago before the SL was enacted.

OCDACTIVE · 07-25-2013, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shreddy

Wonder if they'll allow jet skis... bet I could run faster than most of the boats there

Although, to "race" it would have had to been a few years ago before the SL was enacted.

I doubt they would have an issue. I think you might get pretty beat up however. The run usually hits 4 ports on each end of the lake. With the cross wakes from the amount of boats and normal traffic I couldn't imagine what my back would feel like. But you could be the first to do it!

Have fun. Let us know how it turns out! Good Luck

VitaBene · 07-25-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shreddy

Wonder if they'll allow jet skis... bet I could run faster than most of the boats there

Although, to "race" it would have had to been a few years ago before the SL was enacted.

Having seen your machine, I have no doubt it could! What is it? 230 HP?

Shreddy · 07-25-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Having seen your machine, I have no doubt it could! What is it? 230 HP?

Slightly more than 230

, along with sport mode...will also be doing a few upgrades because clearly 72mph isn't fast enough

classic22 · 07-25-2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shreddy

Wonder if they'll allow jet skis... bet I could run faster than most of the boats there

Although, to "race" it would have had to been a few years ago before the SL was enacted.

Maybe some of the boats but not most of them!

NoBozo · 07-25-2013, 06:41 PM

It's all a matter of comfort. If you want to BEAT your brains out to prove you are Fast..on a PWC...good for you. Breezing along at 50 in a 22 Donzi Classic...sipping Martinis sounds better to me. The martinis may be in a "Sippy Cup"...but it IS do-able.

NB

Happy Gourmand · 07-25-2013, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBozo

It's all a matter of comfort. If you want to BEAT your brains out to prove you are Fast..on a PWC...good for you. Breezing along at 50 in a 22 Donzi Classic...sipping Martinis sounds better to me. The martinis may be in a "Sippy Cup"...but it IS do-able.

NB

Martini in a sippy cup....what a visual! Lol

hig · 07-26-2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shreddy

Slightly more than 230

, along with sport mode...will also be doing a few upgrades because clearly 72mph isn't fast enough

Most of these boats will do more than that.

And they won't be slowed by chop in the broads. Like you will be

OCDACTIVE · 07-26-2013, 11:56 AM

Two years back there was some heavy winds and even then many of the Donzi's we held back. Many made it but it was slow going. Only a couple of us were big enough to get on top of the waves and hammer through.

One hell of a great time and some of the best helo shots I have. My avatar is a picture from then.

Donzi Minx · 07-26-2013, 03:15 PM

I did the run two years in a row. A really great time George and Bonnie do a great job, orchestrating this event. And to think that BMW's had a cult following!
I sneak up to the lake when I can, but I am living proof that Mr. Lincoln did not free the slaves.

PaugusBayFireFighter · 07-26-2013, 11:02 PM

I'm looking forward to my first poker run. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!

Webbsatwinni · 07-27-2013, 05:03 PM

George, Bonnie and the entire Donzi club.

Thanks for opening your fun to everyone, it was a great day and you are a good bunch. The family had a blast, it will be something they will talk about for a long time.

We couldn't make the dinner, can you get us the helicopter pic link so we can buy the shots? And the helicopter driver did great, they were always in position and looked to be involved in the fun not just following the pack.

Thanks again for the fun.

The Webbs.

Irrigation Guy · 07-28-2013, 05:58 AM

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hazelnut · 07-29-2013, 09:25 AM

What a great day. Lots of beautiful boats. Well done Donzi folks.

Shreddy · 07-29-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hig

Most of these boats will do more than that.

And they won't be slowed by chop in the broads. Like you will be

I don't doubt it. Donzi's are one of my favorite boats out there. The thing is, they'd have a very tough time reeling me in after a hole shot. 0-60 in 2.9 seconds...faster than a Ferrari F430

Woodsy · 07-29-2013, 12:40 PM

Shreddy...

Definitely make an appearance next year! I for one would find it pretty cool! Especially if you tough out the whole run!

Woodsy

Shreddy · 07-29-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

Shreddy...

Definitely make an appearance next year! I for one would find it pretty cool! Especially if you tough out the whole run!

Woodsy

I'd love to. I wanted to this year. I'm a huge fan of all speed boats, specifically donzis. I had a bunch of friends up this weekend because we go on our annual boat cruise aboard the Winni Bell at night so I was pretty strapped around the Moultonboro side of town. I think it'd be fun just to run with all those guys. Good thing for ports as well because with the 260hp supercharged motor, my jet ski just drinks the fuel.

Gotta pay to play though unfortunately

07-24-2013, 11:24 AM	#2
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	This is a Great run with a very good group of experienced boaters. I am sorry I will be missing it. Have fun! __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

07-24-2013, 01:40 PM	#3
Shreddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 504 Thanks: 173 Thanked 207 Times in 112 Posts	Wonder if they'll allow jet skis... bet I could run faster than most of the boats there Although, to "race" it would have had to been a few years ago before the SL was enacted. __________________

07-26-2013, 11:56 AM	#11
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Two years back there was some heavy winds and even then many of the Donzi's we held back. Many made it but it was slow going. Only a couple of us were big enough to get on top of the waves and hammer through. One hell of a great time and some of the best helo shots I have. My avatar is a picture from then. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

07-26-2013, 03:15 PM	#12
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	Poker Run I did the run two years in a row. A really great time George and Bonnie do a great job, orchestrating this event. And to think that BMW's had a cult following! I sneak up to the lake when I can, but I am living proof that Mr. Lincoln did not free the slaves.

07-28-2013, 05:58 AM	#15
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07-25-2013, 06:41 PM	#8
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	It's all a matter of comfort. If you want to BEAT your brains out to prove you are Fast..on a PWC...good for you. Breezing along at 50 in a 22 Donzi Classic...sipping Martinis sounds better to me. The martinis may be in a "Sippy Cup"...but it IS do-able. NB

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07-26-2013, 11:02 PM	#13
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	I'm looking forward to my first poker run. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!

07-27-2013, 05:03 PM	#14
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	George, Bonnie and the entire Donzi club. Thanks for opening your fun to everyone, it was a great day and you are a good bunch. The family had a blast, it will be something they will talk about for a long time. We couldn't make the dinner, can you get us the helicopter pic link so we can buy the shots? And the helicopter driver did great, they were always in position and looked to be involved in the fun not just following the pack. Thanks again for the fun. The Webbs.

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07-29-2013, 09:25 AM	#16
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	GREAT day! What a great day. Lots of beautiful boats. Well done Donzi folks.

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07-29-2013, 12:40 PM	#18
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	Shreddy... Definitely make an appearance next year! I for one would find it pretty cool! Especially if you tough out the whole run! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.