I just placed an add in the classifieds for my 1999 280.
The engine had an intake gasket failure a created a milkshake mess. The price is 19K as is.
Have a look and give me a call at 860-767-0797

Just saw 1998 a modified blown and injected running perfect that needed a drive only sell for $13,500

where is it

I suppose that's a much better deal than mine...

I've seen 98s and 99s with stock engines going for 35K too...

Mine is 19K as is or I'll sell for less without engine and drive. I believe this is a fair price.
I'm not going to give her away.
I'll just rebuild or buy another engine and have her back on the water next summer. Engine is coming out next week.

was the 98 the one that was on ebay a few weeks ago?
if so it looked to be in not so great shape and it would be hard to tell if a vortex supercharged engine is running perfect on the hose.

Is the 280 just a 26' boat with the platform added to the length? Not trying to be funny buy I have seen 280 listed but the length was listed as 26'. What speeds did yours run with a stock 415 hp 502?

A 1998 and above 280 is a 26-ft boat with a 2-ft platform. The 260 (which is what I have) is a 24-ft boat with a 2-ft platform. Same cockpit. The two feet is in the cabin. In 1997 and below, a 280 was 28-ft and 260 was 26-ft. The platforms were options then.

with the 415 ive ran 72 on a chop and 69 on slick water.

496 ho or 502 efi 280 velocities run true 70 all day long. Used to kill me when trying to keep up with my buddy.

The boat ran 70 on GPS with a vary light load. 4800rpm, 26p B1 prop. 67-68mph with a family of 4 and 3/4 tank. I've heard they run faster with a Hydro QIV.
A 280 is a 26' boat with a bolt on swim platform; the 260 is a 24'. I don't think Velocity ever made a true 28' boat; 22,24,26,30,and.
It's a great hull; fast for it's size with not a lot of power, and it handlse all kinds of water.
I'm just looking to downsize to a boat we can tube and ski off...