big red 38 velocity
04-15-2005 | 09:53 AM
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Re: big red 38 velocity
Originally Posted by Rippem
This Formula man was a two time new Velocity owner over 9 years. First met Steve in 1991. They all speak of it (Red) these days as a 41, 'cause it's the same bottom. Certianly they do on the website so as not to confuse the masses. 
Suffice it to say, the originator of this thread knows what he's talking about.
As for the LOA, the present day 41' would be marketed as a 43' if the original boats were 41' without a platform, now wouldn't they? See my last post.
Believe what you want...
The wood boat ran well. I have some video of it racing several races, here somewhere.
This 26' flying in perfect trim would be me circa 1994
Suffice it to say, the originator of this thread knows what he's talking about.
As for the LOA, the present day 41' would be marketed as a 43' if the original boats were 41' without a platform, now wouldn't they? See my last post.
Believe what you want...
The wood boat ran well. I have some video of it racing several races, here somewhere.
This 26' flying in perfect trim would be me circa 1994
04-15-2005 | 10:39 AM
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Re: big red 38 velocity
No problem. 
Back when, 38-39' was the hot number in that racing class, and I believe the rules were a 39' max. I may be wrong tho. 
I think you'll find the running surface on today's 41' to be identical to the original 38'+ boats
Back when, 38-39' was the hot number in that racing class, and I believe the rules were a 39' max. I may be wrong tho. I think you'll find the running surface on today's 41' to be identical to the original 38'+ boats
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04-15-2005 | 05:36 PM
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Re: big red 38 velocity
I'd like a 41'. If I had the "jack" to go that big...
I'd like to build a square transom boat with a phat tubular platform.
Minimum of amenities...just rails and hatches so it's usable
maybe no w/s, just a clear rolled acrylic lip
red/black straight line paint...maybe the T-Bred "T" stripe
porta potti in a enclosed head, couches and huge berth
old school hardcore appearance... fuctional in use...big sleeping, private head, hatches for air, and rails to make it safer out there.
light for a typical modern " 41' ", but appropriate attention to it's Lake Ontario time in terms of build particulars.
Think it would run 75 on 425's/Bravos ???
I'd like to build a square transom boat with a phat tubular platform.
Minimum of amenities...just rails and hatches so it's usable
maybe no w/s, just a clear rolled acrylic lip
red/black straight line paint...maybe the T-Bred "T" stripe
porta potti in a enclosed head, couches and huge berth
old school hardcore appearance... fuctional in use...big sleeping, private head, hatches for air, and rails to make it safer out there.
light for a typical modern " 41' ", but appropriate attention to it's Lake Ontario time in terms of build particulars.
Think it would run 75 on 425's/Bravos ???
Re: big red 38 velocity
04-16-2005 | 03:03 PM
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Re: big red 38 velocity
Originally Posted by Rippem
I'd like a 41'. If I had the "jack" to go that big...
I'd like to build a square transom boat with a phat tubular platform.
Minimum of amenities...just rails and hatches so it's usable
maybe no w/s, just a clear rolled acrylic lip
red/black straight line paint...maybe the T-Bred "T" stripe
porta potti in a enclosed head, couches and huge berth
old school hardcore appearance... fuctional in use...big sleeping, private head, hatches for air, and rails to make it safer out there.
light for a typical modern " 41' ", but appropriate attention to it's Lake Ontario time in terms of build particulars.
Think it would run 75 on 425's/Bravos ???
I'd like to build a square transom boat with a phat tubular platform.
Minimum of amenities...just rails and hatches so it's usable
maybe no w/s, just a clear rolled acrylic lip
red/black straight line paint...maybe the T-Bred "T" stripe
porta potti in a enclosed head, couches and huge berth
old school hardcore appearance... fuctional in use...big sleeping, private head, hatches for air, and rails to make it safer out there.
light for a typical modern " 41' ", but appropriate attention to it's Lake Ontario time in terms of build particulars.
Think it would run 75 on 425's/Bravos ???
38' LOA, Empty cabin, no platform, windsheild rolled lip although painted white. Yup, Steve will block the mold and build it like that
04-17-2005 | 09:36 PM
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Re: big red 38 velocity
Rippem..............you be reading my mind! 
The tubular platform has got to be a lot lighter and also a more hardcore look.
Mr Velocity: nice boat I like the simplicity of the all white.
Seems like all the rage today is big buck paint jobs a-la monster garage. Personally I would rather spend it on LOA and in the engine well, but to each his own.
PS: Had the first blast on Friday afternoon....hellooo summer
The tubular platform has got to be a lot lighter and also a more hardcore look.
Mr Velocity: nice boat I like the simplicity of the all white.
Seems like all the rage today is big buck paint jobs a-la monster garage. Personally I would rather spend it on LOA and in the engine well, but to each his own.
PS: Had the first blast on Friday afternoon....hellooo summer
04-18-2005 | 07:34 AM
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Re: big red 38 velocity
Hey Rippem, just out of curiosity... what is Mark L.'s boat 'Stepp Aside'? Is it a 39 or a 41? Year, engines, speeds? He hasn't ran it much the last couple years, do you think would he consider selling it, or is it sentimental to him?
