Hello;
I joined the Donzi Registry a few years ago looking to make my dreams come true by buying a Sweet 16. I finally bought a 1990 Sweet 16 4.3 Liter OMC Cobra. When it is working properly it is great. Everything is original as far as I know. I really don't know much about Donzi's other than I love the way they look and perform and have dreamed about them all my life.
If anyone can answer the following questions that would be awesome and I know they will sound stupid for those that are so experienced here on this forum:
Does anyone know of a reptuable restoration/repair Company that I can use. I am located in Northern NJ. I do use the boat at Lake George New York and in NJ. Thinking about maybe adding a few of the below items:
1) OMC Engine is original but it has been in the shop 3 times for rough idling/gear switching issues already this summer. I would like more reliability for the season as it is so short. What does it cost to switch out the engine with drive to a new one roughly ? I don't need anyting fancy; just reliable, easily serviced and 55+ mph is fine.
2) The boat seems to oscillate up and down unless I have the trim all the way down. Do I need Trim Tabs or do I have poor driving skills. Rough Cost and where could I get it done if that is what I need?
3) I am thinking of adding Thru-Hull Exhaust with quiet switch. Rough Cost and where could I get it done ?
4) Minor Fiberglass Chips/seat rips etc. Where could I get this done ?
5) Don't get mad at me but is there such a thing as a swim ladder I could add; (Portable would be best so not to mark up the classic)
My main issue is reliability. When it runs it is sweet. I'm thinking maybe doing 1 big overhaul over the winter. This is a great forum and thanks for any help/opinions/thoughts/recommendations !