Swim platform
 

This spring I ordered, through Velocity, a Marine Mat for my swim platform . David at Velocity was great to work with. Finally got a chance to install it and it looks great and no longer slippery.

Padraig

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It looks good, how much was it?

It was about $326 delivered to western NY. Talk to Dave in parts at Velocity...good guy!

Padraig

Looks very nice Padraig! Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Thanks!
How are things in Maryland? Any chance of you coming up for the Battleship Run?

Padraig

Very happy having moved from PA and living in MD. No plans for the Battleship Run this year as we are still settling in and exploring the Chesapeake region. Perhaps next year.

Looks very nice!! Do you think Velocity doesn't need aluminium platform to be nice?

Hi Padraig. Just looked at your picture again. Are you running a 5 blade prop? If so how do you like it - how does it compare to a 4 blade handling wise? Thanks!

Mike, it depends on the boat...On the VR 1 it is molded on. On the older 280 Velocity I think the aluminum platforms look great.

Padraig

Hey Rick, I have been running the Hydromotive P 5 prop for quite a few years. I like it, had to have Hydromotive tweak it some, but it runs well and stays hooked up better than the Quad 4 or even the Bravo 1.

We have received about 6 inches of snow overnight and it is still coming down. Looks like I will need to fire up the snow blower soon.

Stay warm,

Padraig

Mike - Most Velocities from the mid-90s to present have either a swim platform designed in the mold or a separate molded part (410,390,320 etc) that has been glassed to the hull. As Padraig indicates the 280 and 260's are "bolt-on's" and can be replaced by an aluminum one. Aluminum vs gelcoat fiberglass is a personal preference IMO.

Pad,

I saw your forecast and am happy I live considerably south of you! No complaints here other than the cold wind from the north.

A friend of mine has a 260 (24') running a Bravo that doesn't hook up very well for him. I'm sure the Hydro Quad 4 would be worse given experience with my 280. The 5 blade Hydro may be the right prop for him given the improved handling.

I like the Bravo handling on my 280 but may try a BBlades 4 blade prop next season.

Take care dealing with the amount of snow coming your way!