eaton drives

[DAULEY]

can anyone tell me in what years did donzi use these drives. i am looking at a 16 on sunday and it has a 289 with a eaton drive i think i am spelling it right
thanks bob

[Ranman]

Yeah... the early ones. I mean the really early ones. I believe the original Donzis 64 or 65ish came standard with Eatons. Not a very reliable drive and thus many folks replaced them with Volvos. Other experts here will give you the exact info.

If it's an Eaton on a Donzi, it's most likely the original drive. The drive is a bit tough to see, but I've attached a pic of an Eaton boat for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.donzi.net/photos/ROakeatonboat01.jpg

[DAULEY]

what is a 64or65 16 worth the boat has been in storage for over 20 years and is solid but needs to be restored
thanks bob

[MOP]

No clue what years Donzi used the Eatons, there was abunch of Eatons around in the sixties and some lived until the mid eighties. If you cool them and don't push them they will hang on for a pretty good while.

[BERTRAM BOY]

According to Brownie, I beleive it's the 1st 50 or 60 16's that had Eaton's.
Does the boat have "clamshell" vents on the rear deck?
BERTRAM BOY :D :D :D

[mattyboy]

Cliff that makes my boat an egnigma huhh????


Matt

[Ralph Savarese]

My 66 2+3 came with the original eaton My father bought the boat new in 66

[Rodger]

Eatons were used through 1966 with SB Fords. According to Roy Farmer, at Donzi, when I spoke to him in 1978; he said if it has an Eaton, it's probably within the first 100 boats.

[robbieo]

the blue and white donzi is a 1966 hull # 1/4/66x17. boat is on the original trailer. eaton
is original and was ceramic baked. brand new latham marine hydraulic steering. new engine small block 427in. stroker 450hp and will be at the winn. poker run this year. i have been in a 3 year restoration process . almost done looking for prop (PROPS) if there is a older 66 hull number #17 let me no robbieo

[MOP]

Robbieo that is a beauty, I at first thought it was a vintage photo. Hope to see more shots after Winni.

[mattyboy]

ok guys just some info here,we just popped the deck on my boat which had a 289 ford and eaton drive replaced by Holman Moody in feb 0f 1969 with a 351 windsor and a h/m tagged volvo 250 b drive( have the original h/m registration and work order with the owners name on it which is also stamped on the engine tag)
the hull number 16-410 the date on the tank dec of 1966, I have the original 3 spoke slotted donzi marine wheel,2 clam shell vent , air register, in seat, no battery box in the back seat. so mine is a 67 we think.
Matt

Matt

[MOP]

Small block and parts??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2413195462&category=26455

[Tony]

Matty, your description fits my boat exactly, I guess it should since my hull is #16420. So you are right, you probably have a '67.

I am now pulling for your Flyers since the Wings hit the golf courses early this year! The 'Lanch didn't last much longer, leaving the West pretty wide open. As usual, some great hockey being played this time of the year...I just love the intensity, not to mention overtime games.

[BigGrizzly]

Our 1966 16 had a eaton and a holman and Moody engine, we bough it new and still have it.

[DAULEY]

Randy
what is this 16 worth it is solid been in storage since late 70s needs to be restored has 289 and eaton
thanks bob

[DAULEY]

can you tell me where to find hull #
thanks bob

[mattyboy]

mine was under the bolts for the bow ring and written on the stringers
hard to find with the deck on,
Thanks Tony that helps i was searching hull numbers mine is reg as a 68 probably cause the new owner bought the boat in 68 and had h/m repower it in 69

Matt

[robbieo]

my boat had a 289 shelby cobra 290HP with a eaton and hull # on traler . no hull # was on the boat. it was all junk. whan i got it.

[robbieo]

i am looking for eatons if for sale.you will find no parts. if the prop is on it. 100.00 to grat 150.00robbiesrecon@lumbra.mv.com robbieo

[Ralph Savarese]

Check out this eaton e bay item worth a shot

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2413148943&category=6032

[robbieo]

thanks ralph but i have the eaton drive book. robbieo

[DAULEY]

iam picking up boat sunday and eaton drive is for sale make offer
bob

[DAULEY]

LOOKING FOR ROBBIEO

[robbieo]

bob i am looking for one if it is in good shape.robbieo

[boldts]

Dauley, Congrats on your purchase! :) What drive are you going to run on her? Can't wait to see some pics.

[DAULEY]

thinking of selling complete boat any one interested best offer over 7000