How to drive a Velocity 260...
05-10-2006 | 08:09 AM
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Re: How to drive a Velocity 260...
Originally Posted by Oh Deere
I agree with TH. I had that boat, and all you need to do is stay in the throttle and have a blast! It is very forgiving once you get used to driving it. Then you get to scare the hell out of anyone who wants to ride with you. Problem is, then you need to find someone else. And yes, a 454 mag mpi that is set up correctly can be that fast in a 260. Have fun!
mine isn't the 260 its a 1995 26', which is the same hull as the 280. That being said, i'm sure all the advice still applies. Thanks for the info, i just want to make sure i have as much knowledge of the hull as possible so that i can stay safe. I'll try and get some pictures this weekend of the maiden voyage.
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05-09-2007 | 04:13 PM
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05-09-2007 | 07:22 PM
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There is no way he was getting 80mph with a 454. I don,t care what kind of prop he puts on it, like Hyper said you need about 600hp to run 80 plus.My 2000 280 has 425hp and running 73 with me and 3/8 of a tank with a 26 pitch.
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05-09-2007 | 11:33 PM
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05-10-2007 | 07:52 AM
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I just sea trialed my new engine on monday. I can attest to the fact that it takes 650hp, 2 people, full tank of gas and a 28 pitch prop to get to 80 on a 280, so 600 sounds right for a 260.
I'm hoping to get a few more mph, on fumes.
I'm hoping to get a few more mph, on fumes.
05-10-2007 | 08:24 AM
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Man am I glad to hear you guys say that. I have a 97 that had a 454 in it (upgraded to a hp500 this year) and wasnt anywhere near 80mph. I thought it was me. I was about to sell everything and just get a pontoon if I was that bad of a driver.
