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    Carbo, There are 3 in New England FOR SALE. 1. Black hull in N.H. 2. White w/ red accents in R.I. 3. White w/ blue accents in Malden,Ma. no motor. Found many more over the years that were or are still for sale. A few had H.I.N. in the ad. "HIGH LIFE"

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    I asked the same question last year and the answer I got was about 700 including the 5 or so built in the 90's .... I've forgotten who had that info but I think it was MadPoodle ....

    Anyway, mine is a 1976. I have had it 20yrs and it's still going fine.

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    Of course, there could be some aftermarket conversions out there pretending to be factory OBs. In fact, I'd bet on it. And all of the factory OBs were white with, I think, only blue or red stripes.

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    I bet 50 of those are still in Florida......... Here is one located in Florida currently. I scrubbed the ID for privacy. Add it to the list Carbo. It is one of only three with big power in NAmerica. Ok, enough laughing from you all. At least big HAMSTER power!

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    The number under my rub rail on the transom and the number on a decal behind the rear seat cushion that says Hull no. is the DMR 161300475 B.
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
    1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"

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    Recap



    so far...........


    '72 #62 Mermademarine
    '72 #63 Surface Tension Greg
    '72 #67 Carbo


    '73 #74 (72?)DMR16741272B

    #102 C16b102 Michigan

    '74 #106 The Mule Greg

    '75 #129 DMR161290475b Bompapen
    '75 #130 DMR161300475b

    '76 #151 High Life
    C16B67 My "baby"
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    Another Sweet 16 Outboard C16B69

    [ QUOTE=$originalposter]{$pagetext}[/QUOTE]Mine was just two behind yours at birth. Restoring mine now.

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    for the record 16 baby production numbers 169 from aug of 1970 to april of 1978
    a production baby would have rh helm most came all white with blue stripes but other colors were produced.

    there were one if not more prototypes before that production run the first documented on was in 1967.

    plus the mid 90's newer one's



    I know of a few locally plus on lake george I will check the club's records

    here is one from lake george with yellow stripes very uncommon.

    http://www.lgdonziclassic.com/galler..._5752.JPG.html
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    I wonder how many are still around from the original 169 built.............
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    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
    1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"

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    Greg,

    not really sure how to document this as alot of the babies are not owned by active web surfers. there are two on my lake i see from time to time that trailer in and out. older couples I spoke to them about this site and the LGDCC but them seemed uninterested and didn't seem to think their boat was special. I would say that the number is much higher around 50% give or take .

    I know of a few more that are not listed here. I think another reason for the high survival rate is the lack of a beating the OB motor has on the hull ,ease of repair and lower cost perception on the OB over the I/O.


    the same basic amount of X18 were made but due to the stringer issues and the I/O I think there are fewer remaining of those than the OB.
    When the sky is grey,look out to sea.
    When the waves are high and the light is dying,
    well raise a glass and think of me...
    When I'm home again,
    boys, I'll be buying!

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    50% or so would be a pretty good survival rate Matty. I just did a quick nationwide search on CL and saw the one up in NH that has been for sale for ever, and two down in Florida. I kinda thought there would be a few more for sale at the end of the season. I'm sure there are bunches out there, not to mention the ones on the board here.
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
    1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"

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    Not sure how many were made in Melbourne Australia but this is mine
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    On a 16 I think the survival rate is in a very high percentage. They are easy to tuck away in a garage, shed, etc. Vs. bigger boats that just don't fit and find their way into woods or meet some other demise.

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    I own a 1971 baby ob in jupiter florida. Picked it up last spring and am having it custom restored by gilbane boatworks locally. Hard to upload pics from my tablet but I have a few more of the first wave of work on my laptop.
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    Hey bildo792, what are you doing to the classic resto and any more pictures

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    I will start a new thread now with pics and information so I don't fill this one up

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