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Wanted a 16' Sidewinder or 16' Charger

I'm looking for a decent hull that I can dual rig for OMC and Merc. I had a boat rigged like this before for testing motors after rebuilding and/or performing repairs. I can test form 40hp to V6 motors with either of these hulls because they will handle the weight of the bigger motors and light enough to run a 40hp. I will mount a setback/manual lift permanently and swap motors from that bracket.
Let me know if anyone has either of these hulls with or without a trailer for sale

Mercrazy

Have a Sidewinder 14SS taking up space.
Had planned to hang an OMC 90 off it, V6 might be a stretch but people here have done crazier things.

Lol your right about crazy! I have seen a 14' with a V6 Merc before, just parked at the dock at the park on my lake. I would like to find a 16' just to be a little safer!

Thanks
Mercrazy

Bill could speak better to this but I think a 16 Winder is not exactly safe with big power. I seem to recall the lack of pad made his a bit dodgy.

It's not really for ripping up the lake but more for testing. Now where is the fun in that!!
There have been a number of inline 150's and V6 200hp's seen on my lake alone not no mention the one's I've seen advertised.
I should also say that the 14' Winder was another boat on my bucket list as well. The V4 90hp would be a good choice as well as the early 80's 140hp and similar weight. What shape is yours in?


Mercrazy

It's a small project. Needs floor (one sheet of ply) and a single stringer.
Hull gel is good, could use a top coat.
Picked it cause it has a small pad
Love to finish it but other projects are higher priority.

There is only one 16 footer that I would want to run a V6 on!
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motor ... nFlag=true
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOh-YewzPc0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CrnWVTJM8M

This would be my second choice.....16 foot Laser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l80AajweNig

That is far to nice for me Don! But it will hold a V6!

I had the pleasure of meeting Tomcat last night! Super guy to talk with, and a fellow diseased individual with "Boaters Syndrome". We were able to trade off some items with each other and have some laughs.
Nice meeting you Tom!

I'm still looking for a 16' Sidewinder or 16' Charger if anyone has something!

Thanks
Mercrazy

Just some food for thought...

As far as I've seen, sidewinders are not cored boats, Chargers are. If you're just looking for a pos to beat on and test with, you might be better off with a 'winder and no core issues.