Donzi Sweet 16
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Donzi Sweet 16
What is the story with these boats? Do I want to own one? I have seen one or two and it seems like a pretty neat boat.
Would apprecoiate anyone's thoughts or input regarding the boat and also classic/restored vs 'new' version boats built in say the last 10 years...
Thanks for your help!
Would apprecoiate anyone's thoughts or input regarding the boat and also classic/restored vs 'new' version boats built in say the last 10 years...
Thanks for your help!
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I had one for a couple of years it was like runnign a corvette on the water I loved the boat only thing i did not like was the wrap around back seat I would not own another one withthat set up it makes it way hard for pasenger to enjoy blast at high speed
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A relative had an early Sweet 16 with the 'vette based engine - the boat handled very well, holeshot like a pistol and handled a good chop.
The only issue was if there was only one person in the boat - coming off plane the boat would literally fall over off the "V" and want to hook. NOT FUN!
If there was 2 people in the boat ( balanced Port and Stb), it kept its manners. Never experienced this in an 18 but only operated the one 16.
Ditto on the back wrap seat
The only issue was if there was only one person in the boat - coming off plane the boat would literally fall over off the "V" and want to hook. NOT FUN!
If there was 2 people in the boat ( balanced Port and Stb), it kept its manners. Never experienced this in an 18 but only operated the one 16.
Ditto on the back wrap seat
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Current 18 owner here, properly set up they are a blast to run, I've been in a lot of boats and the 18's have an extremely high fun factor!!
You wanna know all there is about the little Donzi classics visit Donzi.org they will answer all your questions and guide you in choosing and setting up these little boats to handle and run in some pretty high speeds if that's your desire.
Which ones best for you is a blanket question, a lot depends on how you plan on using the boat and where you do your boating
Steve
You wanna know all there is about the little Donzi classics visit Donzi.org they will answer all your questions and guide you in choosing and setting up these little boats to handle and run in some pretty high speeds if that's your desire.
Which ones best for you is a blanket question, a lot depends on how you plan on using the boat and where you do your boating
Steve
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An 18 will out perform a 16 in all categories.... even if it's picnicin' off the bow.
Cheers