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Old 01-07-2006, 07:13 PM
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Default Velocity 1500 lbs less then Fountain???

Could someone explain how velocity 29 is able to build thier hull 1500 lbs less then fountain29 ? No wonder its fast? And what the pros cons are? TX
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Velocity has traditionally been a real lightweight. That's one reason they're so fast.
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Steps are heavy
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Old 01-07-2006, 07:52 PM
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Thinner?
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Default Re: Velocity 1500 lbs less then Fountain???

Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
Thinner?
I plan on flying! thinner = dangerous?
Isn't there a reason all other boats that size wiegh more?
If not Velocitys tech is better then everyone else?
I would really like to know cuase they look really nice? But I don't know crap Why i need all ur help
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it hops , skips and jumps it will not run on the pad .
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Hey Mike hows the New Year,still Fishin,hope all is well.You forgot to mention my 320,97 hull still perfect shape and never been passed by a fountain,it rides on the pad like it is on rails and no hull problems.Could not resist.The more HP The better she rides.Mike did you get a new Concept or what,sweet rides,talk to ya soon.
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Ruffles have ridges
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The Velocity is foam cored, vaccum bagged and has no wood (foam stringers, bulkheads and floors). It's very strong. The pleasure versions are essentially the same construction as the race boats.

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so tat makes fountain a ruffle?
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