Velocity 29 Owners
 

Looking to make a move up and happened to take a look at Velocities website. I noted the 29 had a single in it. Question is whats the perforamance and ride like. Seems with a single it maybe a little light which can have ill effects on handling.
However I do like the idea of staying with a single.

Re: Velocity 29 Owners
 

I have a 29 SC 496 HO, which out of the box runs 70-71's. I did add the CMI headers and increased 3-4MPH. I have experienced absolutely no Ill handling, and the ride has been fantastic. You probably would not want twins in a that boat.

I am currently building a 32 with single 700, so my 290 is for sale. The boat is perfect, with only 60 hours.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-8372.html

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Don't know if this will help, but my brother has a single engine 32. The boat handles great. It runs in the 70's with a mild 572.(GPS) I would not be afraid of buying a 29 single.

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I'm hoping that they will have a couple at the Chicago boat show for me to look at next week. Do they run a pad??? I'm assuming so based of the speeds of the boat.

Re: Velocity 29 Owners
 

All Velocitys have a pad bottom.

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I may be putting my '05 on the market shortly. 290SC,525HP,ITS,12V/AC,CD/MP3/DVD/LCD. Boat was at the Chicago show in '05 right after I bought it. It is yellow fade and blue boat on page 6 of the pics thread in this section.
PM me if interested.

Kevin

Re: Velocity 29 Owners
 

Modern Marine in Schoolcraft Mi. was a dealer for them but i don't know if they still are or not. I would like to check one out also from pictres and what I have read it sounds like a great boat for my family.

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They are an awsome all round boat. The high freeboard make them particularly suitable for a family.

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Modern Marine is a dealer. Bought my VR1 from them. They had a 290SC in their showroom a year ago. Very nice boat. Same bottom as the VR1 with a higher freeboard.

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So whats the difference between the 28 & 29?? Integrated swim platform??

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The 280 is only 26 feet long and then you add the swim platform,it is probably the best handling of the fleet and a good all around package for its size.The 29 is based on the VR1 bottom and is 29 foot long without the platform,the VR1 is a fast hull.:cool:

Re: Velocity 29 Owners
 

Actually the 290 measures at 28' 6" LOA including the molded in platform, which is a little larger than the bolt on one on the 26/280. Very little difference in real length, if any at all. The 290 is a much taller boat though, higher center of gravity, which is why the lower/cut down VR-1 and old 26/280 are better handling hulls, less tendenacy to chine walk. The taller boat gets you more cabin space but at the cost of some driveability/handling. IMO.

The VR-1 is also 350 lbs lighter than the 290 SC version, lower and lighter make it a little faster with the same power. It was aimed at the F-1 class racing crowd, lacking in cabin space/headroom was not a hot seller with the regular boaters, hence the invent of the puffed up Sport Cruiser version. Another case of that trying to be everything to everybody that has been discussed here in the GM's thread.

Re: Velocity 29 Owners
 

on the 29 they took some of the flair out of the sides ofthe boat if you look at the bow it is more stright up from the chine to the deck this does two things it make's the boat cut throught the air better (less wind drag) ad the running surfice is longer then the 280 as for handling i have a 280 with big power in it and i thank the 290 handles better Mr. Beams boat is very nice has all the toys in it even Air and with a 525 he is over 80 and runs like it is on a string

Re: Velocity 29 Owners
 

I'm aiming more for the 29. Anyone running one on Lake Michigan?? I'm most concered with ride quality. I currently own a 26 Powerquest which rides and handle very well (not fast).

We love our 290 Velocity.The boat runs a solid 82 mph with a p5x Hydro prop.Runs strong and straight no matter what conditions.No other 29 can match the overall fun factor of the 290.

What power do you have and what pitch Hydro are you running?

Kevin