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Forum: Drives and Lower Units
02-13-2011, 10:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,491
Posted By BobinCovington

+1 on the Redline Shockproof Heavy, but I do use...

+1 on the Redline Shockproof Heavy, but I do use Torco for the engine oil
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-06-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 47,012
Posted By BobinCovington

Not taking anything away from the larger offshore...

Not taking anything away from the larger offshore boats, because they are amazing. But, small boats had their place. Here is the article on our boat (it was the test boat for the Boating News...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-04-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,020
Posted By BobinCovington

I am doing a restoration this Spring on our 66...

I am doing a restoration this Spring on our 66 Donzi SkiSporter, We already use it and it runs/looks great...I just want it to look "better".
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-04-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 47,012
Posted By BobinCovington

I'm in the "little boat" category...actually I'm...

I'm in the "little boat" category...actually I'm in the "little, old boat" category.

1966 Donzi 16 Ski Sporter Hull#226, with a Ford HIPO 289
...
Forum: General Q & A
02-01-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 29,166
Posted By BobinCovington

I switched over to Torco SR-1 oil for that same...

I switched over to Torco SR-1 oil for that same reason.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-01-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,362
Posted By BobinCovington

I just bought some of the Torco accelerator...

I just bought some of the Torco accelerator product to use in my engine, but have yet to run it. My boat is 10.5:1 and I try to run about 94-95 octane. Last time out I mixed some Trick Racing gas...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-30-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By BobinCovington

Thanks Jamie, good to see you on OSO too, ...

Thanks Jamie, good to see you on OSO too,
Although I love the idea and the look of the gas struts, it may be difficult to disconnect them in a hurry if needed. I was kind of leaning toward the prop...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-29-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By BobinCovington

That's what I was thinking, but I would also...

That's what I was thinking, but I would also think I should have a quick detach pin and a way to "Clip" the gas shock so it doesn't swing down on the motor while the hatch is off.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-29-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By BobinCovington

Need advice on hatch actuator or prop rod (small boat)

It's not a big boat, but it does have it's place in history...I have a classic old Donzi 16 from 1966 and we are doing some work to restore (planning to pull the engine and freshen it up and then...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-22-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,013
Posted By BobinCovington

Everyone has their own opinion, but I like...

Everyone has their own opinion, but I like Redline in my cars. but am using Torco that contains a zinc additive in my boat engine (older 1966 289 HIPO)
I'd recommend googling them or talking to...
Forum: Donzi
01-08-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 333,435
Posted By BobinCovington

You guys have probably seen mine before, but here...

You guys have probably seen mine before, but here she is...

1966 16' Ski Sporter Hull 226, 289 HIPO (built by Dave Zueschel in 1966), Eaton Outdrive...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-02-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 131,644
Posted By BobinCovington

LOL...but unfortunately it's not my garage

LOL...but unfortunately it's not my garage
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-02-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 131,644
Posted By BobinCovington

It flips around for trailering...pretty slick...

It flips around for trailering...pretty slick design for 1966. (but at the boat ramp, it's kind of a pain in the *ss)

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac203/cariboulouwj/IMG_2006.jpg

Here is...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
01-01-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,571
Posted By BobinCovington

Thanks Dave, I'm just looking at options. I...

Thanks Dave, I'm just looking at options. I want to keep the color close to the stock look. I've been toying with some other shades of British green too. Here are a few shots of the boat when I...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
12-31-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,571
Posted By BobinCovington

Donzi Grumble Green color match and recommended paint? (PPG?)

I have been looking at repainting our 66 Donzi 16' to match the original gel color (or as close as possible) after a little work. The boat is still the original Grumble Green or a British Racing...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-31-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 131,644
Posted By BobinCovington

Here is our little boat... 16' Donzi 1966 with...

Here is our little boat... 16' Donzi 1966 with original gel. My dad was the original owner and lots of family good times over the last 45 years. Engine is a 289 hipo blueprinted/balanced by Dave...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-14-2010, 12:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,508
Posted By BobinCovington

It's the number one comment I get... It swings...

It's the number one comment I get... It swings around and locks in place (not that easy but you get the drift)
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-13-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,508
Posted By BobinCovington

I have a 66 Donzi 16 Ski Sporter...Been in our...

I have a 66 Donzi 16 Ski Sporter...Been in our family since new and is a great boat, we sure love it. We have a had a lot of good people helping us bring it back into shape this last year and are...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-11-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 198,179
Posted By BobinCovington

Remember all that lost their lives on this day...

Remember all that lost their lives on this day and the heroic efforts of the first responders and so many others. That day changed our country and is etched forever in my memory.

No debate or...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-05-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By BobinCovington

I'm pretty new here myself, looks like we are...

I'm pretty new here myself, looks like we are neighbors. A few months after your post, but welcome Frank

Bob
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-27-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,977
Posted By BobinCovington

I have had people offer money for gas in the...

I have had people offer money for gas in the past, it was really nice of them to offer, but not at all necessary. Guests are just that. Besides, I don't have that many friends that still like me. ...
Forum: General Q & A
08-27-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,514
Posted By BobinCovington

If what you are using is working with no...

If what you are using is working with no problems, then you may want to stick with it, but if you are like me you are trying to "tweak" everything to be a little better... I've been researching...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-22-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By BobinCovington

yep, unlock the big lockout pin, unhook steering...

yep, unlock the big lockout pin, unhook steering linkage, unhook shift cable and it just rotates 180 and locks in place upside down for trailering. Reverse for launching. Doesn't always go that...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-22-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By BobinCovington

I always get some comments or looks on the road. ...

I always get some comments or looks on the road. Its the Eaton Series sixteen from the factory...it has had a rebuild of gears and shafts with better materials and runs fine...here are a few pics
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-22-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By BobinCovington

Yes it is about 2" tall and maybe 8" diameter. ...

Yes it is about 2" tall and maybe 8" diameter. Do you have a link or a pic of the one you are suggesting? Does it look similar to the one I have?
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