Anyone know what a 1986 Velocity 22 is worth?
 

I'm thinking of about buying one I found on ebay. It was posted 3 times and never sold. It has a 260 merc and a custom trailer. Seems to be in really good shape other than a couple split seems on the seats. Dealer says it only has 268 hours on it. Any help would be great.... or if anyone knows of one for sale? Also I won't be able to see it before I buy so any advice on having it inspected?

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You may want to post a copy of this on the velocity forum as well.

My advice is have a survey done. have a survey done. have a survey done.

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You can contact Magnum25 he has a 22 that i believe is for sale with a bb and in good shape.

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Thanks Shore Thing. I'm new to this so is a survey the same as having it inspected by a local shop? The shop I talked to said it would be about $250.

Thanks By U Boy... I'll check it out.

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TY bi boy. :evilb: :evilb:

Here is mine gripper....http://www.offshoreonly.com/gallery/...hp?photo=10470

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Nice looking ride Magnum, but it looks nicer than my budget. What year is it? How much are you asking for it if you don't mind?

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Ty. Its a 1993.As for the price.......you have a pm....:drink:

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No... you need a marine surveyor to check out the boat.
Then you'll want a, no, you want your mechanic there to do a compression and leak down test.

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and grip, my $0.02 worth... and this does not apply to all on this board, but i'd rather buy a boat from a guy on this site who is actually into the sport, and may care more about his stuff, than just some guy who has a boat to beat on.
If you are on this site, there is a good chance you're here to learn or teach, but eitherway you into hp boating enough to be here.

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:drink:

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Sorry Magnum but yer losing me with the PM?

Thanks Stormrider.

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Top Right Coner Just Under Where It Says Welcome Gripperone You Will See Private Messages Click On It And You Will See.

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I am new to the sport and to forums in general... I'm here to learn the only way I can since I'm in Iraq at the moment!

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PM=private m

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b safe dude.

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Thanks man. I'm lucky enough to be in one of the quiet spots.

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gripper,

You want to get your own surveyor. do an internet search for surveyors in that area and go with a certified guy, better yet get a recommendation from somone on this board who lives near the boat that is for sale to recommend a surveyor to you. Should cost about $250 for a 22' boat. Better to throw 250 out the window on a bad boat, than to throw thousands out the window on a bad boat.

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Thanks Shore Thing. Sounds like sound advice. I'm looking for surveyors already:drink:

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Gripperone, where s the boat at maybe one of us can look at it for you. You need to know if was a Stepp built boat or a regal built boat. You would prefer a Stepp built one. It should be a great FAST fun first boat. My first boat was similar single OB V. Check out www.ScreanandFly.com it has a ton of more info on outboard style boats. Good Luck and be safe. Do you have a link for the ebay ad that may tell us more to help you.

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Hey Ryan, it is a Regal and an I/o in Texas and I think I'm going to shell out the cash and have it suveyed. I just need to find a surveyor I can trust in the area. It's long gone from ebay, plus I'd hate for someone else to pick it up from under me:D Thanks man

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My 2 cents, pass on a regal built boat. I am an Outboard type guy and would look for an older 22 the is one on the other website I listed for sale that needs a motor and a little work.

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Gripperone, where is the boat in TX? I can help you with a surveyor. I had a 26 surveyed near Houston. I was real happy with him. Also, I just bought a 22 last fall, paid 5k for the boat, but it had a cracked block. It was in the family for ten years, so I didn't have it surveyed. Good luck.

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http://www.marinesurvey.org/ams.html


This should help in your search. Good luck.

Ryan is correct, the Stepp built boats are better. Take your time and look around, there are usually more than a few to be had.

What is your price range? You'll find that a lot of people on this board know of boats for sale that you might not see in a classified ad. I bought my velocity from a guy on this board and it wasn't advertised anywhere. I got a good deal on a boat that was meticulously cared for and couldn't be happier with it.

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if in or close to Houston i can check it out for you and let you know if it is worth having it surveyed

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Buy Mags

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I would not be afraid of a Regal Velocity, still a very good hull. Being an 86, there is a chance that it was built by Steve Stepp. You can tell by the HIN. The surveyor I used was D!ck Frenzel at Dixieland Marine. www.Dixielandmarine.com

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DKerns the boat is in San Antonio. I'd post a pic If I could figure it out.

I'm looking for something under $15000. I've been searching the web now for about 3 months and haven't found much. I wish I would have joined this forum a long time ago. Thanks for all the help.

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Fast Fun, I sure would if they'd promote me:D

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Thanks By U, but Antonio is a haul isn't it?

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Here is a pic of the one I bought.

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Ditto on this!!! Regal build quality can be questionable,Check it well. On a Stepp build pay very close attention to water infiltration in the transom area. They are very prone to this. Caused by failure to glass transom cut outs and penetrations, and lack of, or real poor caulking when built. Lots of people have been caught by this, you need to check very close on this. It's not a cheap fix.

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hit post reply then scroll down till you see manage attachments then post all the pics you want.

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not to far i do go there sometimes my girlfriend's grandparents live there. i won;t be there any time soon but I'm sure someone is close by.

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Thanks, but there is just something about chicks in bikinis on my sundeck that makes me want an I/O:drink: Nice looking boat though and a good price.

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hey grip droped u a post in Velocity check it out may help a little

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here it is

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maybe this time

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Looks sweet. Good luck with it.

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Use the NADA boat values as a guide. Shop on Boattrader for a similar models and compare prices.

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Is this the HIN?