Iconic Marine Group re-introduces a classic hull with elegant and sophisticated styling.
Donzi J ust as Iconic Marine Group has been endeavoring to reestablish Fountain Powerboat’s legacy as a top muscleboat contender with the re-introduction
of the 47' Lightning (see Page 26), the Fred Ross-owned corporation has also been working its magic beefing up its Donzi Marine brand. Last year, it unveiled the Icon 44, an all-carbon fiber sport cat powered by quad Mercury Racing 400R outboards designed to deliver a top speed of 120 mph. And now Donzi has re-launched a pair of its beloved go-fast hulls: the 22' Classic and the 38 ZRC. Speedboat got a chance to run the latter of these two marvels at a private event
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recently held at Iconic’s North Carolina headquarters. The ZRC was once wildly popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, and has continued to have a healthy following. “It’s the quintessential performance luxury craft, and the interior really came out beautifully,” says Iconic CEO Jeff Harris. “The fit and finish on the boat is second to none. It’s absolutely perfect in every way. People looking at it at the [Fort Lauderdale] boat show just can’t believe it.” The latest incarnation of the 38ZRC features a number of new styling twists: for example, the high-tech carbon-fiber dash allows for optional port or starboard steering. Donzi’s unique fighter jet canopystyle windscreens practically scream “high
performance” in every way. And where the fiberglass meets the water, Donzi’s Positive Lift Double-Step bottom design gets the boat on plane in a jiffy. Donzi’s engineers have worked hard to make sure the boat delivers a rock-solid ride at cruising speeds—and blistering speeds at the top end. Looking at this boat, three words instantly spring to mind: “timeless, classic beauty.” Like the 22 Classic, our 38' tester had been impressively painted using a color known as black cherry. There was nothing extravagant or flamboyant about the scheme or the design; it just harkened back to a simpler, more elegant era of powerboating. [continues on page 80] speedboat.com
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