Rebuild a VR1-Hull
 

Hi,

i have buyed a empty hull of a VR1.
So it will be a lot of work! :D

Like the VR1 a ITS- or Extension-Box with or without shorty?
How much is the difference?

I'm very grateful and interested in all of your recommendations and tips!!!

Thanks
Timm

Share pictures of progress!

Quite the project you are undertaking...

You reside in Northern Germany by chance (RD or RDG)?

Congrats! Please tell us more about the hull. Was it ever rigged? I have a VR i but it has standard Bravo XR not a shorty I am sure others will pitch in with pros and cons of a shorty vs standard. If you need pics of how my VR 1 is rigged....Let me know.

Good luck,

Padraig

Towing that with a VW?

No biggie. It's a 2500. :)

Many use small tractors to move complete boats around the flat part of yard / boat yard.

Info about a shorty on the VR 1 hull.
Congrats on the project!!


Yes, i life in north germany...In the near of Kropp...kg Rendsburg (SL) 😉

Hi Padraig,
I´m verry interested of all detail pics of the VR1.
How shows the engine mounts? where is the original position of trim pumps? Whats the original high of the seats?
So much questions...

The pre owner says it´s a stolen boat.
Build in 2003, stolen in 2006 and only the hull is sold in 2009 from velocity USA to the pre owner.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...acc57ebf7a.jpg
This was the original design 2003
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7836a7a57b.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e54b9aa3f5.jpg
This was the design in 2009
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...02c74cb7d0.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...052449b42f.jpg
The pre owner sanded the red paint.

Yes. :)
The Golf may pull 3748 lbs.
The hull with fuel tank have a weight of around 2000 lbs.
Thats no problem for the verry smal car. :whistle:

The complete boat have a weight of around 4520 lbs?
....plus trailer!
That´s to much for the small one! ;)

Hey guys,

i need the high (and the position) of the VR-1 frontseats.
Can you help me please? :)

Thanks
Timm

Mine is stored for the winter. If no one chimes in with the info. Contact Scott at Velocity, I am sure he will help.

Good luck,

Padraig

Scott have a message now. ;)
Thanks for help!!!!

You will find the guys at Velocity very helpful. Good luck with your project. I have the 280 and by the time I am done this winter, the only thing I haven't redone is some of the wiring and some of the dash. I have the interior and sound system gutted right now and will be finishing it this winter, I hope.

Good luck! :bestwishes:
I need more time as you! :whistle:

I got a answer from scott in this moment.
He will messure it today.
All build books got distroyed befor he bought the company.

Pics and news on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063463655455

Awesome project. Can you post pics in this thread for those of us who don’t have Facebook?

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...aecbec2a8f.jpg
New powdercoatet K-Planes

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...56ef63901b.jpg
I think i need a bigger car!? 🤣

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...2d22b46dd1.jpg
😉🤫😉

And a better trailer!!

This is a solid german trailer...Not new but strong...and in better condition as a lot of US-Trailer! 👍
We are not allowed to drive US-railers legally in Germany...we need a CE for All. 🤷‍♂️

What engine are you installing in the picture - a Chevy LS? Looks like you moved the trailer axles forward to better balance things without the engine/drive weight in the rear! Best of luck with your project.