Hello,

First post! I am looking at a 1996 FourWinns U-17 with a 5.0. Seller states boat is in great condition, etc. They are asking around 10,500. However, NADA has the boat around 4,300. I know I have optioned the boat out correctly, but NADA seems to "undervalue" boats most times I look. Is this normally the case or should I offer closer to NADA?

I believe those hulls were known to be really dangerous/ill-handling if memory serves correctly
search that hull has been discussed here before over the years

Yes they were. Very poor handling manners. Not worth a nickle, never mind 10 grand

Aren't these hulls the 18 Donzi copy?

I have a U-191 and it handles great, like on rails. It has a 2003 Brand New 5.7 GXi and hits about 65 I think...its been a while.

The bad handling was due to some duo prop drive I think. Yes there are several threads about them, but I dont see how or why the 17 would handle much different than the 19.

Do a search and you'll find your info.

Heres some pics.

Duoprop or single?

Yes, 18 Classic hull. The tales of poor handling were greatly exaggerated...

Didnt the U-17s have a rounded keel though?

So do the 18 classics..

Ask over at the Donzi registry, there are a couple people over there with them. From what I understand Four Winns owned Donzi, or part of Donzi during the time the U17/U19 boats were produced

I think it was the U-19 that powerboat panned HARD as one of the worst hulls ever tested at least with the power in the test boat
I'm pretty sure I have the issue upstairs in the barn
maybe PB didn't know what they were talking about?