SWEET 16 INFO

[Don Carone]

THIS WEEKEND I HOPE TO PURCHASE A 2nd BOAT
(1st IS A 1988 SEA RAY PACHANGA II) THE BOAT IN ? IS A 1966 SWEET 16 351 WINDSOR, IT DOES RUN, WITH TILT AND TRIM ( NOT SHURE WHAT, OUTDRIVE DEFINATELY NOT A JET) HE IS ASKING $5000.00 WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR???
HOW WILL I KNOW IT IS A SWEET 16 AND NOT ANOTHER MODEL OR IS THAT A NICKNAME??
ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
THANKS ALSO FOR THE OUTDRIVE VS JET INFO.

[Len]

I am not sure where you live to advise of clones. Canada or U.S.A.? Anyways, up here, Canada West, we have what WAS called a Starfire. Made in the mid '70's. It is a copy of the Sweet Sixteen with a barrel back type deck. 350's, very poorly made hulls. Untreated 1/2" plywood interiors, bulkhead supports, open cockpit sides with hull side upholstery. Deck had an unnatural dip in the forward center bow area (davit hook area) that stored a 1/2" of surface water at rest. Great for ducks. Looks pretty much the same as a Sweet Sixteen in the water. LOOK for FELT PEN NUMBERS on back (underside) of dash or in engine compartment. Where is the boat? For $9,000.00US you can get the one I mentioned in Boats for Sale with a 4.3 and everything is "NEW". Yes, Sweet Sixteen IS what they were called...as well as Ski Sporter.

[This message has been edited by Len (edited 02-06-2001).]

[Len]

Don, is this boat located in St. Clair Michigan?...If so, check the ads under boats for sale. 1966 Ski Sporter. VOODOOCANOE has one for sale. Is this the boat? Hope not, 'cuz I am waiting for pic's from the owner and am very interested in it. I wanted an 18' but now I am getting so tired of banging my head against the wall and wanting on the "bandwagon" that I think I would settle for getting any REAL Donzi. I am hoping to accomplish a late spring trip/vacation to go look at/pick up this thing if I can get some info and pic's and it is what it appears to be...



[This message has been edited by Len (edited 02-06-2001).]

[Voodoocanoe]

That would be me,yes Len you will get the pictures,I will send them to you late this evening,also apologies to everyone else,I have been very busy.And I do not believe that my boat is the one that Don is referring to.

[PaulO]

Len,
I hope this is the one for you!! Sounds like a great deal if just for the e-drive! Since we are all emotionally committed to your search for a vessel, you must keep us informed. Although we kid you, we (I hope I am speaking for all) do wish you a great deal on a Donzi.
PaulO

[Voodoocanoe]

Originally posted by Len:
Don, is this boat located in St. Clair Michigan?...If so, check the ads under boats for sale. 1966 Ski Sporter. VOODOOCANOE has one for sale. Is this the boat? Hope not, 'cuz I am waiting for pic's from the owner and am very interested in it. I wanted an 18' but now I am getting so tired of banging my head against the wall and wanting on the "bandwagon" that I think I would settle for getting any REAL Donzi. I am hoping to accomplish a late spring trip/vacation to go look at/pick up this thing if I can get some info and pic's and it is what it appears to be...

[This message has been edited by Len (edited 02-06-2001).]

Len,Thank you for editing your message.I sent you 16 pictures,hopefully these will answer all your questions,please contact me if you need a picture of a specific area or have any more questions.I'm sure that you will find the boat to be very fairly priced.