New to me 22' Velocity questions
 

Hey Gang,
Just picked up a 1998 22' Velocity with 454 MPI and Bravo 1 drive - can anyone tell me how big the gas tank is, if it's aluminum or plastic and basic construction of the boat - stringers, hull, transom?????
Any Velocity brochures on this boat???
Thanks!!

It should have a 50 gal aluminum tank and the boat uses wood wrapped in fiberglass for its construction. I would assume that's the 385 hp motor so it should run around 65 ish maybe a little better.

It''ll be an aluminum tank. There should be panel access under rear seat for the tank sender etc and you'll see a capacity badge (`50 gallons likely). Assuming Velocity used the same build schedule on the 22 it will be biaxial and triaxial knitted fabric, a balsa layer and vinylester resin for the hull. I think Deco-lite coring was used for a composite deck construction on my 320. Hull deck joint is glassed over. Rear seat and gunnels will likely be non-wood construction all other main structural items will be sealed wood. I believe I have spec's for the 1997 22' model.

Thanks for info guys!!! Revelocity - you're right on target - I found an old Velocity dealer website that has the same info! Thanks again - can't wait to get this thing out for some 'drive-time' as I understand with the shallow dead-rise - it can get a little 'scary' if not driven responsibly.

Quick question - the front bucket seats are bolted right on the floor - (no seat bases) is this standard or ???? I'm 5'9" and think I need to add about a 4" seat base - anyone have any pics of the front buckets and/or bases??

Thanks again.

No there should be a seat base between the floor and your vinyl covered seat. The early 22's used an aluminum pedestal base that would allow the seat to rotate. I suspect your's may have had a carpeted box style base that may have been removed. I'm sure that base will give you enough height. There's a 2001 22' on Powerboatlisting.com that you can see the box seat base on..http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/14009

THANKS for the update - that'll be my project this weekend - thanks again!

Congrats on the new boat and welcome to the family. They are great boats.

Congratulations on your new ride and welcome to the site, lots of great folks here to help a Velocity owner out and learn the ropes, I speak from experience................I'm also one of those new Velocity owners too.

Thanks guys! Looking forward to a break in the weather so I can launch this thing!!!! (I mean to launch it at the boat ramp and drive it safely like a responsible adult NOT - - - L A A A U U N C H IT LOL!!!!!)

I purchased this boat last week from MooresWarlock. I took it out for a little shakedown run on Saturday. I love the boat. Thanks MooresWarlock!!!

Need some pics of that new ride here....................:boat:

I can't post pics as I am not a paid member. I refuse to pay to provide content (my photography). I get a comp'd membership at every other site that charges because I provide content. (rant over). LOL.

I can link them from another site, but the link always gets taken down.

Let's Try...


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forum...9&d=1461384748


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forum...8&d=1461473072


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forum...2&d=1462844348

Obviously as you've seen by now, you don't have to be a paying member to post pics.................

I linked these from another site. You have to be a paying member to post directly to this site (without linking).

I stand corrected..........read right by the key word "LINKED", sorry :o

Nice looking 22'. Have always had a soft spot for them.

Very nice looking boat!!

Thank you. I like it so far. I took it out Monday for a couple hours and am going to take it out for the day on Sunday.



Thank you.

Here are some pics of the boat from yesterday.

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forum...7&d=1463420765


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forum...4&d=1463420750


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forum...5&d=1463420755


http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forum...6&d=1463420762

Very nice.......:Score-101010: Glad somebody has some nice boating weather................:boat:

Thanks. It was 85 degrees yesterday. 92 earlier in the week.

I really like the boat!!

Your kill'n me.......😟

LOL!

Got the boat home! Just need to clean, wax, install the dock and lift. Weekend is supposed to be good so I better get my azz in gear.

Roger, the boat looks great.

Padraig

Thank you. Hope you get on the water soon.

a friends 2006 22


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...psn85zwagg.jpg

Nice boat and great pic!!!

Padraig

I've been having a great time with the boat this Summer. I will probably keep using it through October or November, then make whatever changes I want to make so it will be ready in February.

a couple of pics.

https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...0b&oe=58436FD4


https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...51&oe=58420DD3


https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...2f&oe=58820059

I have a 2010 22 and it looks identical to your boat except for a little variation in paint scheme, and I don't have padding on the rear deck. It is a raised deck to accommodate a 525EFI.

John

525 in a 22'! Me likey! How fast? Local guy has a 88 22 with a 572 Zul. Don't know how it runs as he never runs WOT with us.

Looks great! Is this pic on a lake somewhere in FL? Looking for some locations to visit.

SWEET!

Padraig

I wish I had a 525. I would give of the rear deck for 525, my lady wouldn't. :D

I have been 96mph and ran out of prop.

John

Nice pictures of the 22s you guys have. My son and I each have 1985 22s both outboards.
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