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Fools gold 01-18-2013 09:03 AM

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Boat is in the paint booth. The colors will be blue and black when its done.

Velocity Tom 01-19-2013 02:24 PM

That boat runs real flat you don't have to trim it as much as a regular VR 1. We did a lot of bottom work to it. The 29 hydro was done by Mike at Hulls it has a lot of transom lift in it. Same prop I ran on my 390. With adding weight to the boat I would drop back to a 27 hydro. Mike has my other one at his shop. Should still run close to 80 mph.

Fools gold 01-20-2013 10:17 AM

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Still in paint booth but plastic removed. Have not seen it sun light but color was matched to the interior (future interior). Much work to go...

Fools gold 01-20-2013 10:26 AM

Tom,
I'll definitely check out the 27 prop. I'll need it to plane fairly quickly. I'll be going out with Kenny with it when its done since I've never even been in a Velocity.

I hope the interior isn't too heavy. Front seat bases are billet aluminum and the cabin will be only a V birth and seating, unless plans change. Although, I'm sure the pounds will add up.

ziemer 01-20-2013 07:26 PM


Originally Posted by Fools gold (Post 3852062)
Tom,
I'll definitely check out the 27 prop. I'll need it to plane fairly quickly. I'll be going out with Kenny with it when its done since I've never even been in a Velocity.

I hope the interior isn't too heavy. Front seat bases are billet aluminum and the cabin will be only a V birth and seating, unless plans change. Although, I'm sure the pounds will add up.

Good luck with it! Saw Kenny last week, and it sounds like it'll really nice once finished up. The guys at Velocity are top notch and always willing to help. They will take great care of you. ;)

Velocity Tom 01-21-2013 03:58 PM

Stick with the Hydromotive prop. Try the 29 it was set up to run on the rev.lim. at 5600 RPM. light on fuel. If its to much witch I'm pretty sure it will be call me. It jumped on plain with the 29. put the tabs all the way down and nail it! It realy needs a 5 blade hydro.

Fools gold 01-26-2013 09:21 PM

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As reference, these are some pics before it was brought to Velocity-before the wrap was removed and the interior ripped out.

Fools gold 01-26-2013 09:38 PM

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Here some pics out of the paint booth.
I'll stop by next week and take some more. I know Kenny was waiting on some parts so maybe some stuff came in. Its got a long way to go.

Fools gold 01-27-2013 11:37 AM

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Kenny sent me an update. Working on sunday?

Fools gold 01-28-2013 05:31 PM

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The boat needs a bow light but this is not going to work.


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