This looks cool. Not sure it was ever posted before. V-drive too.
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...weet-16-656307
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This looks cool. Not sure it was ever posted before. V-drive too.
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...weet-16-656307
Looks great.
Anyone know the build ?
As I recall it was built by board member "rustnrot" and there was an extensive thread here but I can't find it just now...
Frank
I'm currently in the midst of a similar type (but different) woody/Donzi 16 build.
It was actually built by rustnrots friend, Mike Yobe I believe. I'm very surprised to see it for sale as there was not one thing left out on the build. woobs, just buy it and put an end to waiting pain and wallet suffering. No one (even Mr. Carter) could come close to re-creating this thing for $28k. Also of note is Mike is really tall so he lowered the floor mount plate so that there is no wind at cruise. I did 100 miles in my 16 Sunday, no wind noise would have been an interesting change of pace!
Greg, I actually enjoy the "process" (cheap therapy). I have a boat to drive so no harm there either. Also, as much as I think this is a cool woody-Donzi it is different from my idea of how it should be. Plus, I think I can do it for much, much less than the ask.
Didn't Runstnrot have a Formula Jr. project on the go?
I think he finished the Jr years ago. Did you pull your 16 out and weigh it yet?
Unfortunately, she still sits forlorn in storage. I have been collecting parts however, my woody needed some attention this spring. I will get you your weights :)
Here is the advert for the 16 Woody for the archives........
The buyers for this would be very limited. The pure 16 Ski Sporter buyer does not want it as you can buy any number of mint (and faster) 16s for $10k. The pure woody buyer may not want it as it was never actually produced as a woody from the Donzi factory. I'm not sure how a V-drive is looked at to be honest as I have never even driven one. Do they handle well? Salt water boaters won't want it as it is just toooooo damn perfect to expose to salt and that's coming from me, I run all my stuff in salt.
The more I look, the details on this build are cool as hell. What an amazing boat for that needle in a haystack buyer :yes:
Greg, I agree. For that money a "Donzi" guy can get a lot more boat, or a nice 16 with plenty still in his pocket. Plus, I think most enthusiasts like a more "original" Donzi.
The woody guys are closer to the target audience for a number of reasons. They have begun the acceptance of "Tupperware" hulls and this boat is pretty. It relieves the worry of a big $ wood hull restoration. It is also a manageable size to trailer around to the various events and shows for which this boat will be ideally suited. The Woody people also seem to like the V-drives (actually maybe, it's just a dislike of sterndrives) and having a clean transom just like they are used to with a Chris Craft 22 sportsman, for example. Lastly, many woody boaters seem to be quite affluent with multiple collector boats in the high dollar range.... they are not immune from buying anything wood related or different/interesting on a whim with a lame excuse to the Mrs. or just because they can.
The down side at this point in time is; because it's not an original, it will not do well in any ACBS shows. That could change if "resto-mod" or "peoples choice" classes are adopted.
Having said all that.... As a woody boater and a Donzi enthusiast, This particular boat is not my "cup of tea". But, I bet it IS someone else's.
Wonder if it ever sold.
The Sweet 16 oil burner is actually down to $12,000. Smoke 'em if you got 'em :)
They made just one 16 I believe and here is a post from 2001 on the exact same boat that is now for sale by you for $12,000. Mastry Marine down by you built it with Donzi for the 1999 Miami Boat Show. You need to go buy it. It looks timeless and has the two buckets, athough I'd probably lower those.