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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!

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Vessel ID#     Last Updated: 2025-12-10 17:08:25

FEATURES:
   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. 


Brewer 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

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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

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