1964 Donzi Ski Sporter 16????

[Donzi Racer]

OK Sports fans, this one is curious. What is the consensus? Never seen a 1964 Donzi 16. Is it? Original color or faded red? Originally v-8 or ? Interesting anyway. What the hell is that? SNL Tom


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Boats___ORIGINAL-1964-SWEET-16-DONZI_W0QQitemZ330240325302QQddnZBoatsQQddiZ2831QQ cmdZViewItem?hash=item330240325302

[superhatz]

Looks pretty early....the exhaust and gauge panel.....?

[Marlin275]

Never seen the exhaust so low down on any Donzi.
Why would they do that and what is the purpose?

[BERTRAM BOY]

Lack of clamshell vents tells me that it a very early boat.

[HOWARD O]

Coral was an original color and that exhaust was common on the older models.....seen it many times. I'd believe it to be a '64.

[Sweet little 16]

wasn't this the "rumored" Don's secretary boat??

[BERTRAM BOY]

wasn't this the "rumored" Don's secretary boat??

Great point, but how do you go about proving it? Anyone else ever see an early pink 16?

[Brian Freeman]

I used to own this boat. I know all about it........ I agree with Poodle's comments about the seller............ watch out and beware. If anyone wants to talk to me about the boat send me a private message..........

[samjannarone]

I have a 1976 x-18 that has what appears to be the same exhaust tips--they are "trumpet exhaust ports" from Glenwood Marine in Gardena, California. I called them and talked with an old timer for a half hour. He said that they never fitted hulls for boat builders, but that many builders, west and east coast, used their stuff. They still sell a bunch of cool 60's and 70's equip.
As for the exhaust location---?????

[freckles]

FYI be VERY afraid of this boat/seller.. There is a ton of history behind this sale..

ttt

what's the history? PM me if necessary...

Thanks,
Christine

[beachbob]

Thanks to Brian / the folks on this board for contacting me prior to picking it up. I have decided not to get it based on a lot of the history folks provided. The color was way cool though and made it hard to walk away from. A nice yellow or red will do the trick though.

I'll continue my search for a 16 or an 18. I have some cash and will continue to search. Just missed one on this board ...

[Greg Guimond]

coral was an original color and that exhaust was common on the older models.....seen it many times. I'd believe it to be a '64.

wasn't this the "rumored" don's secretary boat??

ttt .............