Yacht Detail
1998 Custom 30' (9.14 m) 30 Gentleman's Racer
Brick, New Jersey, United States
Refit Year: 2024
Bad Donato is a custom Sam Donato built 1 of 1 gentleman’s racer, hand built in 1998 with 4 layers of cold molded mahogany, using select Honduran Mahogany for the exterior planking. In total, over 1.8 MILES of mahogany planking was used in the build!
- Antique and Classics
- Power
- Used
- Gas/Petrol
- Cold Molded Hull
- HIN/IMO: NJZ41662HULL
| FEATURES: |
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| Custom 1 of 1 !!! |
| 4 Layers of Mahogany |
| Numerous Award Winner |
| Fresh Refit of Varnish & Brite Work |
| Mercruiser 454 Horizon & Bow Thruster |
| Notable Upgrades: |
| Date Listed: 12/10/2025 |
Description
Custom 1 of 1 Build !!
BAD DONATO is a numerous award winning, custom Sam Donato built, 1 of 1 gentleman’s racer. This "Mahogany Bullet" was hand built in 1998, her design is extremely unique and structurally built to aircraft standards with 4 layers of cold molded mahogany, using select Honduran Mahogany for the exterior planking. In total, over 1.8 MILES of mahogany planking was used in the build! A recent refit was completed including fresh varnish, chrome polished, manifolds and risers replaced. The boat has always been garage or boathouse kept since new, and currently sits on a new trailer in perfect mechanical & cosmetic condition waiting for a new caretaker.
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Panacea Yacht Group. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: NJZ41662HULL
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 30' (9.14 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1998
Refit Year: 2024
Beam: 6' 8''
Maximum Speed: 50 MPH
Cruise Speed: 30 MPH
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hull Material: Cold Molded
Bow Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Designer: Sam Donato
Builder: Sam Donato
Photos click to view all
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Mercruiser
- Engine Model: 454 Horizon
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 380.00
- Power KW: 283.37
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Full Details
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
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