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raritan
03-30-2000, 05:21 PM
Greetings,
I have a 68 sweet 16 thats been offered to me. Bone stock 302 Ford. Hull looks good, engine needs starter. Could be more dont know. Galvanized trailer. What kinda performance could I expect from this engine and what inherent problems are there with the small boat at higher speeds. in other word what should I look for. The boat is 600 miles from Little Rock so I need to be educated.

raritan
03-30-2000, 05:22 PM
Sorry I also need to have some idea what this little puppy is worth.

Tony
03-30-2000, 09:31 PM
My '67 16' Ski Sporter had a 20 hr. tricked up 302/300hp and a 5 yr. old re gel-coat job when I paid $8,000 for it last summer. It is in immaculate condition and runs like a dream. I get no chine walk whatsoever, and top out at about 60mph. Real noticable steering torque is the only complaint on handling. From all I've heard and experienced, trim tabs are a must on the 16's, they really help correct the boat's attitude. Worth is relative, for someone who knows and appreciates Donzi's their value is often higher than others.

raritan
03-30-2000, 09:51 PM
Thanks Tony....This individual is asking about 3500. Problem is the distance and also I am not sure if the engine is locked up or not. Would that be a decent price with a bad engine.

kevin
03-30-2000, 10:33 PM
THAT PRICE SOUND GOOD THATS ABOUT WHAT I GAVE FOR MY 68 16FT. IN ABOUT THE SAME CONDITION BUT NO ENGINE PROBLEMS. IF ITS NORTH OF YOU LET ME KNOW I WILL LOOK AT IT FOR YOU GOOD LUCK. AS SOMEONE ELSE MENTIONED YOU WILL GET A GOOD WORK OUT IN THE ARMS BUT IT BETTER THAN GOING TO THE GYM

raritan
03-30-2000, 10:45 PM
Would teleflex steering solve the problem.
How much money??? Also how hard is the starter to get to on a 302 Ford installation

kevin
04-01-2000, 07:18 AM
FROM THE STUDIES AND TALKING TO PEOPLE THAT I HAVE DONE THE ONLY SURE CURE IN HYDROLIC STEERING, ON MY LIST FOR NEXT WINTER IT ABOUT 800-900 FOR NEW STEERING KIT BUT SHOULD CURE THE PROBLEM. AS FAR A THE STARTER THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS MAKE FRIENDS WITH A LITTLE MAN, I HAVE A 17 YEAR OLD NEIGHBOR KID WHO IS ABLE TO CRAWL INSIDE THE ENGINE COMP. OTHERWISE ITS HANG UPSIDE DOWN AND REPLACE BUT STILL NOT TO BAD OF A JOB