My First Velocity
 

Just picked up my first Velocity a few months ago. Only had it out a couple weekends before i found it had a bad block and hydrolocked, but i have a 496 stroker being built for it right now and can't wait for next summer. I loved it for the short time it was running. it's a 1996 280. Anyone have any suggestions where to get parts? looking for side vents and small stuff like that. Thanks

Stefan

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it worked great as a beer pong table too

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Contact Velocity direct, they have been very good to me while I was restoring my 1998 280.

Welcome to the family. You will love the 280, it is a great boat. I would try the factory however with Kenny gone I am not sure who to contact. You might try asking for Steve Stepp however I understand he is only there part time.

Where are you located?

Padraig

For the engine vents I've used Eddie Marine as they seem to be exact replacements. Just post whatever else you need here and you'll get directed to a good parts source.

Thanks for the suggestions. i'll try that. I'm located in Vancouver B.C. Canada

I bought my 280 just over 2 years ago and absolutely love it!

Good luck!!

Welcome to the Velocity family

I figure this is the spot to ask.. My engine builder recommended i get to my fuel tank and remove the safety rollover valve.. Could someone tell me where i could access that from? Thanks

Welcome to the family. Ive had a new to me 260 for three seasons now. Its my first boat of any kind, and I'm absolutely loving it!

Do you mean your anti siphon valve instead of the safety rollover valve ?

i think in his experience with boat motors, boats brought up from the US have a coast guard required ball valve of some sort that will cut fuel to the engine in the case of a rollover. he said he's seen a few motors starved of fuel and run lean because of it. i have no knowledge of these safety valves at all, so i'm just going by the info he gave me. if there isn't one on these boats, even better. one less thing for me to do this winter

There was an access panel cut by a previous owner I believe under the rear seat in my 280. From memory it was flush against the engine bulkhead and extended out about 8". It was about 2 feet wide. This allowed access to the sending unit and various tank hose connections.

I'd recommend getting a few more opinions before removing the valve however. It's there for safety reasons and you could potentially void your insurance policy. I know plenty guys with very big power that did not need to remove their anti-siphon valves to insure sufficient fuel flow. If you're concerned, I'd recommend replacing your old factory valve with a new one that flows more.

Instead of me typing it out you can read all about boat manu's in the USA meeting requirements from the USCG.

http://www.uscgboating.org/regulatio...rds_parto.aspx

I'm definitely going to do some more homework before i start digging. i'd hate to remove anything i don't need to. I'm up in Vancouver Canada tho, so our coast guard regs/requirements may be different. i purchased the bought from Seattle and brought it up.

i came across this boat owned by a fellow member. for some reason i love the look of this windscreen much better, not sure if its just the tint. it seems the whole shape is different. anyone know if this is a standard or aftermarket windscreen?

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Looks standard to me for late 90's or early 2000's models.

hmm interesting, i still have a lot to learn about these boats. it looks like a much sleeker, rounder shape. i wonder if it would fit my 96. the boat pictured is a 98 and everything else looks identical. or maybe its the same and i just need to tint mine lol

Other than some likely differences in the mounting hole locations - I'm sure it would fit as it's very unlikely Velocity changed the deck mold from 96 to 98. The darker tinted windshields are angled lower and don't provide quite as much wind protection. I've owned both and personally wouldn't invest the $$$$ to change from one to the other!

Damn, it looks so much better tho. Maybe i'll get lucky and find one somewhere or have something made. I'd really like one to update the look of the boat as i'm having a full wrap done in the offseason. Any idea as to the price of a new windscreen from velocity anyone?

Great. Thank you for the info!

You can try Velocity but since the new ownership and Kenny leaving, not sure how much help they will be. However, Kenny is still here in Central Florida and can most likely source anything you may need. The windshields are made in Cocoa and most likely they have the pattern. Give Kenny a shout and let him know what you're looking for. ;) 407-402-0300

I believe that Premium Marine in Cocoa, Florida supply the screens and other parts to Velocity Powerboats but as Ziemer has already said give Kenny a shout.

Yes, get in touch with Kenny. www.letstalkboats.com/
407-402-0300

A short while back I asked about sending Velocity people to him for information on Velocity parts etc. He said he would be happy to help out and knew most of the Velocity Vendors.

Padraig

I was able to get ahead of Kenny yestetday. Sounds like about $3500 for a new windscreen. Yikes!

Just been in communication with Kenny. Said to let you know the price is $2500 not $3500.

Hope this helps.

Padraig

Ahh ok. My phone was cutting out a bit. Long ways from canada haha. That does help, i'll just have to see how much this new motor ends up stingin' and i'll have to get ahold of him again. Thanks!

That's it! They helped me with a piece on my 30' and were great to work with.

Give me your exact dimensions and what you want. I can see what the price would be, it might be the same or put some money back in your pocket, do not know until I get the quote. . .

Fresh engine being assembled this weekend, then dyno, then hopefully on the water for next!

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Looks good!