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Old 04-26-2004 | 03:13 PM
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I am thinking about buying a 39' Velocity. I would like to here any pros and cons about this boat. My wife is pretty hot on the Hustler Sling Shot. Performance wise they seem similar. Which one do you think would be a better rough water boat?

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Old 04-27-2004 | 08:16 PM
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I have been running a 390 for three year all over the country in poker runs. Flat or rough water once you learn to drive a 390 no other boat with the same power and size will out run you! Im building a new one wright now it should be done by the end of May.Just in time for Jacksonville in June.
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Old 04-29-2004 | 07:49 PM
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390 Hands down. The 390 with the same power will outperform the Hustler and guaranteed safer. I have seen a 388 upside down in our lake from a high speed turn. You will not see this with a 390. I know from personal experience
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Old 04-29-2004 | 10:14 PM
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390 will out handle and out run a 388 have been in both with 500s in both no way will a 38 turn with the 390 will it steet
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Old 04-30-2004 | 11:56 AM
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Thanks for the input. Has anyone ever broken a stringer or anything? I understand they weigh about 8000 lbs. The lighter the better as far as I am concerned. But strength is a concern for me. We like to run hard!

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Old 05-01-2004 | 10:50 PM
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You will not have a problem with that boat breaking/Velocitys in general are very well made and a ton of fun to operate,once you learn how to run it be prepared to kick some serious butt on all other equally powered boats,buy the Velocity.
Hey Velocity Tom how is the new boat coming along,they called me the other day and wanted to know if I had a interest in your old 39 FOOTER and I said give me a good number and we can talk,if not I will continue to look fo a 320,so if anyone comes along one please let me know. I also have a gorgeous 280 that I will sell,trade or whatever,just ready to go bigger.

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Old 05-02-2004 | 09:59 AM
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My new 390 I hope shuld be ready for Jacksonville.

Two-air I live in Fort Myers give me a call and maybe I can get you ouy for a ride. 239-340-0796
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Old 06-07-2004 | 05:29 PM
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Velocity Toms 390 is SAAWEET ! Saw it this past weekend @ Jax. Get the final touches done and it oughta be moored in the living room rather than on a trailer !!!!
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Old 06-07-2004 | 08:38 PM
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Trippin, Beautiful boat in your avitar. Must be a Velocity brother
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Old 06-07-2004 | 09:23 PM
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