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DONZI 16 Classic powerboats for sale by owner.
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| This is Hull number 16-619 built in 1970, we are the original owner .
Last year I spent most of the summer doing a deck off restore. I started out by taking the boat to a local marine dealer who I had asked to replace the bearing between the engine and the outdrive. (I used to be a certified marine mechanic myself so hearing that the bearing was starting to go I decided to replace it before it could do major damage).
The mechanic mentioned the only way to do it right would be to take the deck off to easily get the bearing out to replace it. Once the deck was taken off I discovered the fuel tank needed to be replaced. I removed the original and sent it to a tank builder to duplicate.
Since the certified marine mechanic was involved everything had to be updated to meet current safety levels.
Fuel line check valve, marine grade alternator which was converted to single wire were a few of the notable upgrades. The gauge group was replaced with a new Teleflex package the ammeter was replaced with a volt meter. The original Bennett trim was updated with new rams, oil lines, and new pump - oil tank. New steering system replaced the original. put new cables on the throttle and shift since this was all easy to do while the boat was apart.
All of the stringers were inspected as well as the transom with no sign of rot. Since this boat was stored indoors the hull condition was no surprise.
I replaced the upholstery with exact color replica of the original.
The hull and deck white gel coat is original with a few minor scratches repaired by the fiberglass expert at the dealer. I was able to do all the labor intensive work with the help of using the dealers cradles (one for the deck one for the hull) I did the hand sanding starting with 800 grit moving to 1500 grit then finishing with 2500 grit before moving to rough cut rubbing compound and then finish rubbing compound then putting two coats of Mequires carnuba wax. The blue color was refreshed by the fiberglass expert at the dealer. (We made sure to keep the color matching the original).
I have 400 hours in the labor myself to refresh this boat.
I have $17000 in repair expenses.(I have all the receipts in the original portfolio that we got from Donzi when we bought the boat).
We have other boat to use so the family has decided that it is time for someone else to appreciate this fine boat.
Still on original trailer.
Three extra propellers.
Fresh water use only.
I have invested in new hubs and new wheels on the trailer.. It is ready to roll.
Looks as good as new.. Located in Grafton Wisconsin. |
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Year: 1970
Power:
Single
235 hp
Location: Wisconsin
Contact Number: 2623775582
Asking: $11,000
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