Owner Imput please
 

Just sold my boat and was interested in purchasing a new velocity. I just got off the phone with Kenny and I asked him about the build, quality etc.... can anybody give me feed back on this company or the product. I have purchased a couple new boats in the past few years and I have never gotten what I paid for... This time I am hoping I do. Any advice would be appreciated. thanks

I have seen a bunch of happy Velocity owners, but I personally don't know much about them, other than they are fast. I may be biased, but the bang for your buck is an Active Thunder. Excellent quality, fast hulls, and you can talk to Pat at any time. This company is gaining quickly with a cult following on their performance and customer service. A++ in my book.

First rate company and first rate boats. A plus is the customer service. You call the company and they answer your question even if it means putting Steve Stepp on the phone.

Recent info is that the company has been sold but Steve and Kenny are sticking around.

Steve and Kenny are first rate guys. Steve will be around for a while during the transition to the new owners. Kenny is the business, to not keep him around would be a foolish business and customer satisfaction decision. As far as bang for your buck I would put my 390 up against any active thunder of the same size and engine configuration. Before you buy a velocity call speak with Kenny, then arrange to drive one with Kenny. That should answer all your questions. A lot of people sell you a boat and act like your best friend until you take delivery, after that you are a red headed step child. I bought my velocity a little over a year ago, I have had many small upgrade issues that Kenny and Steve went out of there way to handle. Buy a 390 you will not be disappointed!

I am currently on my third velocity. One I bought when they had a dealer network in place. The last two were bought directly from the factory. I can honestly say I have never had more enjoyable experiences. Starting with the design of the boat and working out the many custom features, into the build phase and the many trips to the factory during construction, and finally taking delivery where Steve and Kenny personnely worked with me in getting comfortable with the boats on the water. They work with you in all phases to try to met whatever requirements you may have (power options, paint, interior design, etc.). They always said when you own a velocity your are part of the family I truely belive that - Steve, Kim, Kenny and the shop guys have always been there whenever/whatever needed, unconditionally.

You never stated what size velocity you were looking at. But a friend I have bin boating with for years has a 2003 280, 496 ho/bravo. I've bin on it and next to it many times and its a fast boat, and he runs with the big boys to and is never left behind. It is not considered a rough water hull, but my sonic was and I couldn't keep up with him regardless of water conditions and equal power. I always liked his boat and think its a good choice and if speed is name of the game then you wont be disappointed.

I bought a used 2005 Velocity 290sc from the factory, and I was treated by Steve and Kenny just like I had bought a new boat. After seeing how they build the boat, I wouldn't buy anything else. One of the most efficient hulls in the industry, and all vacuum bagged (makes the hull lighter and stronger).

My brother has a 32 AT. Nice boat. The 37 is ok in a straight line but dont turn it. I have had 3 390,s Great boats. 500efi,s 88 mph. 525,s 94 mph.

Curious what experience you have that contributed to that statement.

I drove a 37 with 500,s with Pat out in the Atlantic on a 2-3 ft day. Well built boat handled some big boat wakes and rough stuff great one of the best riding under 40 ft boats I have ever run. Pat said And I QUOTE Don't turn it like a velocity it will slide. I have run my brothers with 500,s and with a tone of $$$ in to the bottom and it will run a real 86 mph any day. (its 4 sale) I have had 2 390 and the first staggered 390 3 total that I set up at the factory with Steve Stepp and Mike from Hulls prop.

Happy 290SC owner here (2004). Anytime I have called there with a question I was treated well and have no complaints. My 290 outright spanks anything with a single engine with similar horsepower due to the efficient pad bottom hull. Rides well, handles the chop and is super quick and the rigging is much like what you would see in a race boat allowing easy service.

Another happy Velocity owner here. I purchased a 280 from a private seller. After I purchased it I found out the seller was going to let Velocity broker the boat for him. I found it on a web site for sale by owner. After I brought it home I had several questions about the boat. Each time I called I was treated like I just bought a brand new boat directly from Velocity. Velocity made no money off of me from the sale. I was so impressed with Kenny I purchased some parts from him, which I don't think he made to much money on. He has always been super helpful, answering all of my questions, sending me pictures on how to install the upgrades, and even went as far to send me a few things for free which he wouldn't even charge me for the shipping. I honestly feel both Steve and Kenny want to please you as a customer of one of their products. I couldn't believe when Steve actually got on the phone with me one day to answer a few questions.

I plan to be a Velocity customer for life. I wish I could afford that 390 they have listed on their website. If I could it would be in my driveway as I type this.

It is definitely quality boat.

Thanks for the info.

To quantify: that means you can't trim it in before a turn like a straight bottom boat. All step bottom boats need to have the transom planted in a turn which means keep the drives trimmed out. That does not mean you can't turn the boat at speed.

Another very happy 290SC owner here. I am on my third velocity in 20 years.

I bought a 1998 280 from a Broker in Michigan, and have called Steve and Kenny multiple times for help on making it run faster. They act like I just bought it brand new from them. They have made me a Velocity owner for life. I will definitely be buying a 390 in the near future. I run in Northern Lake Huron and Lake Michigan and just made a 20 mile trip through the Straits of Mackinaw in 2-3' and everyone was amazed at how nice the ride was. The thing you have to remember, they like speed in rough water, anything less than 40 and you will beat yourself to death.

Steve and Kenny are great guys and work very hard at customer service. Its a great shame other companies dont follow their lead.

One day I hope to have a Velocity 390 on my drive.

Steve And Kenny are 1st class guys at service and product , on my second velocity from them , sent it back to do mods , got what i asked for and more. would buy another in a minute from them . A-1 Service after the sale.

SYDWAYZ- I have run a lot of ventilated bottom boats. I ran a 2008 38 fountain in poker runs for 2 years and now a 2008 42 OL. And about everything else on the planet. Nothing turns like a 390 velocity nothing!

I have a 1998 Velocity 260 with 224 hours. The Active Thunder is certainly a well made boat and i'm not taking a shot at them, however owing a velocity is really like being part of the family. It isn't out of the ordinary to email someone about a tech question and to receive a return phone call within the hour. The quality of the boat is second to none and the award wining hull design is about 10% faster in the water when compared with comparably equipped/sized boats.

We are all partial to brands that we own and run. With that, there are several brands that stand out with customer service and overall quality. It basically depends on personal taste. Although I love the Outerlimits brand, their styling is not my personal choice, same goes for the "new" Top Gun, I prefer the 2001-2004 TS over the later models. I like classic lines over rounded ones, example; Executioner over the the Lightening (I wouldn't even look at a Lightening). Just my .02.

I have owned my 290SC for over three years and I love it. I bought it used with Velocity serving as the broker. They worked with me to install additional items as part of the deal and also gave me a fair price on my trade. Excellant boat and people!

I'm thinking the new owners should raffle a 2014 410 on here and get the Velocity form kicking.
410 in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbX5gwU3v0U

280 velocity owner here and I agree with everything said here!! I've called the factory and the way I was treated you would have thought I bought the boat new from Steve and Kenny!! I've had my 280 for a year and already eye balling a couple 390's!! I absolutely love my velocity!!!