O.K. have actual numbers. 67.7 mph (gps) Will do video in spring and post .
O.K. have actual numbers. 67.7 mph (gps) Will do video in spring and post .
"007"
70-3 blade Mirage
68- 4 blade
stock 502-415hp
RKILBY
25th Anniversary
1988 22 Classic
1966 16' Ski Sporter
Only one running...
RKILBY
25th Anniversary
1988 22 Classic
1966 16' Ski Sporter
I'm curious how fast you guys are going in Sweet 16s and with what engine/drive/prop setup. Mine only has a 4.3 and runs low 50s so far. I wish I had a V8 !
Donzi Sweet 16 "Heartbeat" -Beaver Lake, Arkansas
Danny, I had mine up to 75 MPH. Of course that was on the trailer taking my baby home
John C
'92 Sweet 16 302 FordWindshields are for Sissies!!!
machinist ,bore it deeper,ream it bigger, and lap it to a fine finish
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The first video is of a boat Rootsy used to own. If I remember he had a nicely warmed up small block Chevy, somewhere around 425 hp and also had an SS shorty. He had a GPS all time high of 80.??.
The second video is Sweet Cheekz owned by Parnell. His has a 500 hp SBC and also has an SS shorty, with a similar top speed.
I never saw Rootsy's boat, but I have seen Parnell's and it is over the top spectacular.
There is another 16 (Younger) that is running a 400+ hp engine and a Blackhawk drive. He has run 84+ gps mph, and the consensus is there is more left with some additional tweaking.
Lastly, Fluffy Foo Foo purchased a wicked 16 that was supercharged and was alleged to run in the high 80s/ low 90s. I believe the engine semi-destructed on him before he had much seat time, so no top speed numbers came out.
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Bill
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1985 Donzi Criterion SS
1967 Donzi 16 Ski Sporter, C16-409, Has a new home!
38' Carver Aft Cabin
1968 Sea Ray SRV 180 w/1975 70 hp Evinrude
10" RIB w/15 hp 1984 Evinrude
Wow ! Thanks guys. Those are impressive numbers, I don't think I even WANT to hit 90 in a 16 !
Donzi Sweet 16 "Heartbeat" -Beaver Lake, Arkansas
Ed Donnelly did a bit over 100 with his Edrive twin turbo setup!
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Fully retired marine tech near 60 years in the biz.
Cool footage of the 16 and it looks like a really solid build but I guess it's true that beauty IS in the eye of the beholder, lol.
DUNESMAN
could a black widow hit high 50s low 60s?
It would be great if someone more knowing then I would post a list of common models and their speed ranges
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