Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 19

Thread: 1967 Donzi Ski-Sporter

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    3,291
    Rep Power
    23

    1967 Donzi Ski-Sporter

    Let's see if this works.

    A brief appearance at the end by a special "guest star."

    http://youtu.be/lea091zcYFg
    “Oh right, because you walked into strippers discount warehouse and said ‘Help me showcase my intellect.’” - Archer

    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

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Posts
    2,886
    Rep Power
    22
    Sweet, and once again, the color is perfect.

    Ken

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Posts
    1,459
    Rep Power
    20
    Great video.
    Boat seems very stable.
    What are you using for mufflers?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    3,291
    Rep Power
    23
    With the camera solidly attached to the boat it does look stable

    I used some 3" mufflers from Rex Marine if I rmember right. They are 10" long so they fit between the Osco exhaust and tips. They work very well and take a lot of the harshness out of normal 3" exhaust bark.
    “Oh right, because you walked into strippers discount warehouse and said ‘Help me showcase my intellect.’” - Archer

    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

  5. #5
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Posts
    275
    Rep Power
    0
    That is so nice...I could watch that over and over. Really excellent build, now I want to go work on my Ski Sporter, but it will take a lot of hard work to get her in that nice of shape. Thanks for representing for us Ski Sporter guys!
    Bob

    Covington, Washington
    1966 Donzi 16' Hull #16-226



    here are some short videos...

    a little video clip of our boat idling over to the boat launch so you can hear it.
    http://www.youtube.com/v/GSx8zAmi3R0

    Eaton outdrive rotating 101
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auaFB...yer_detailpage

    thread on our boat
    http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61975


    Video of the boat on the trailer

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9qXz4CJS8U

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Posts
    5,802
    Rep Power
    0
    Bill that is a great clip! Boat looks to have no porpoise and sending a nice flat rooster at speed. What prop are you running now? Try to get Trueser to get some film of you underway. Again, nice to see the build in the water and crankin
    1972 16 OB - C16B-63 - "Surface Tension" Resto Project
    1974 16 OB - DMR16106017-B - "The Mule"

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2000
    Posts
    5,349
    Rep Power
    31
    Got to love the 16s.............still miss mine after 16 yrs.....Ed

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    3,291
    Rep Power
    23
    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Guimond View Post
    What prop are you running now?
    I tried a Grizz Solas (19) I purchased from him 2+ years ago as that was the prop of choice for the previous owner. It will be a good spare prop.

    So far a 14 x 24 lh Ultra is running the best.
    “Oh right, because you walked into strippers discount warehouse and said ‘Help me showcase my intellect.’” - Archer

    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

  9. #9
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Posts
    870
    Rep Power
    0
    goosebumps, goosebumps, goosebumps!!!

    Very nice, Bill! How fast were you going? I remember you expected her to go around 50, looks much faster and I bet she is faster!

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    3,291
    Rep Power
    23
    How fast? We are still working some "significant" engine issues, but mid-50s. So far
    “Oh right, because you walked into strippers discount warehouse and said ‘Help me showcase my intellect.’” - Archer

    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

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Posts
    1,056
    Rep Power
    0
    Congratulations Bill, well done. The boat looks awesome!
    1978 Magnum Starfire "MAYHEM"
    1994 Donzi 22 Classic 540/Blackhawk - Sold
    1982 Midnight Express 32 SS

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    3,291
    Rep Power
    23
    Thanks Marshall! The boats second lease on life.
    “Oh right, because you walked into strippers discount warehouse and said ‘Help me showcase my intellect.’” - Archer

    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

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Posts
    7,983
    Rep Power
    28
    I gave ya a thumbs up and linked it to my FB.
    Lake St. Clair, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Oakland

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    3,291
    Rep Power
    23
    Quote Originally Posted by Carl C View Post
    I gave ya a thumbs up and linked it to my FB.
    Thanks Carl.

    I hope that we can run together one of these days (0nce I get my engine completely sorted out ). I had a chance a few weeks ago to meet Gregg and check out his boat. I love the pictures you posted with the two of your yellow boats together.

    Had I been there, mine could have been the "cute" baby Donzi in the middle.
    “Oh right, because you walked into strippers discount warehouse and said ‘Help me showcase my intellect.’” - Archer

    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

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    4,279
    Rep Power
    21
    Boat is beautiful, and you did a nice job with the camera setup--video looks great. I'm going to have to create a fixed mount like that.
    "I don't have time to get into it, but he went through a lot." -Pulp Fiction

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •