History of Vance boats

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by Guest, Mar 12, 2002.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    I have a friend selling his 1969 Vance "Sweet Sixteen," but wanted to get a little more histor on it. The only thing I know is that it is the same boat as the Donzi Sweet 16. Anybody know any history.

    What do you think this boat is worth? It is in great condition.

    Richard
     
    Guest, Mar 12, 2002
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  2. Jeff
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    Jeff Moderator

    I think you will find the Classic Donzi Registry / Donzi owners web site of interest: http://www.donzi.net/
     
    Jeff, Mar 13, 2002
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  3. JKV
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    Guest….I am very familiar with the entire Vance story. The nameplate is the combined letters of the two founders (Veach & Lawrence) who along with Ed Minton (formally the head of production at Dorsett boats), started Vance Boats in Santa Clara. The SS was the third of four models that was built in the mid to late 60’s.
    If anyone is still interested in OLD MARINE History and or if anyone has an Vance SS for sale….please message me.
     
    JKV, Dec 27, 2024
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  4. John blaine
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    I have a 1970 Vance 16’ runabout built in Santa Clara California red with white stripe, ford 302 Holman Moody with a Volvo Penta inboard/ outboard propeller drive. I have seen 2 other existing Vance’s and driven one of them although many years ago but I believe the one is still in Lake Tahoe.
     
    John blaine, Mar 31, 2025
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  6. Raul Gonzalez
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    I have a 1970 Vance and I also live in fair Oaks mine is off yellow with a red stripe. Going to install a Bravo one and a SBC 350.
     
    Raul Gonzalez, Apr 28, 2025
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