Velocity Shopping
 

I am looking at a '96 Thoroughbred/Velocity. It has a Mercruiser 7.4 MPI with about 40 hours on it and a Bravo 1 drive. The boat has about 150 hours on it. It has Gaffrig gauges, Mercruiser 280 K-Planes and Imco dual external full hydraulic steering. The owner is asking $35,000. Does this sound about right? NADA guide puts it at $26,000 to $31,000. This is the first velocity I have had the pleasure of driving. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.

Furball

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If you can find any Velocity in that size for less than 30 you have found something. Most are going from the low 30's on up to some of the newer ones selling in the 80's. Good luck.

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I have a 1995 available, The details are below.
1995 Velocity 260 - 28’, New 516 Cubic inch, 600+ HP Benney Marine Engine with low hrs, Race motor mount, Bravo drive, Simrek Halo drive shower, Marine Machine dual cylinder external hydraulic steering, EMI Thunder SS Exhaust & EMI offshore 24” Trim Tabs with switches mounted on throttle, Hydromotive Nose cone and 4 Blade 26” pitch Hydromotive Intimidator Prop, South Florida Trailer Aluminum Trailer, Nordskog GPS speedometer, Dual Bomar deck hatches, cockpit cover & full mooring cover, Professionally maintained, Turn key 80mph, pictures available by email.
Also available a 2001 Mercruiser 500 EFI with low hours if you prefer.


NADA Value Low value $35,000.00 & $40,000.00 is the High value.

$31,000.00 will take it.

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I just bought a 1999 280 with a 600hp. for $39,500. Arch260 has a really nice 1995 too. :drink:

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Congrate's on the new purchase and welcome to the family. Where do you boat?

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We boat in the Upper Chesapeake. See you at the Velocity Fest.

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I too, have a 1996 Velocity 280 for sale, here are the specs:
1998 Tow master Aluminum Tandem Axel Trailer and Aluminum wheels w/ surge disk brakes,
1999 HP500 with Eikert headers, 207 Hrs. Mobil 1 oil/filter change every 25 hours! Engine runs AWESOME and has orginial engine seals still on it. Offshore Engine Race Mount.
Fresh water flush, built in battery charger, 280 S K-planes, Eickert Full Hydraulic steering, Shotgun mufflers, Gaffrig Mech. Trim indicators, Trim on the Throttle, 1.5 Bravo1 outdrive with drive shower, 2 props, 1 labbed 28p Bravo1, and 27p Quad4, Stainless steel Bimini, Custom cockpit and full covers, Fire boy Auto Fire Ext. system, Garmin MAP76S GPS, JVC AM/FM/CD stereo with wireless remote, and removable faceplate, 200 watt sub and 4 Pioneer speakers, Porta Potti. Mercury Racing Shop manual for HP500.
$30,000, obo
Call me @407-247-3251 if you are interested, I can send some pics.
Dean

Re: Velocity Shopping
 

Thanks for the input...please keep it coming...Arch260, would like pictures of your boat...probably more interested in the 500EFI...how many hours on that engine??...how many hours on the boat??...You can also send the info to my private [email protected]..

Furball

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The 500EFI has 68hrs, the boat has approximately 350hrs, Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.

Paul Archibald
443-223-5122

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Paul did you sell your Velocity yet. What are you looking at buying next?

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I have a buyer I am waiting for him to send the funds. I plan to go without a sportboat for a year or 2 to expand my business. I still have a fishing boat & plan on staying active in the VOG and will be looking fo a bigger Velocity in the future.

Paul

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Arch 260,
Sounds like you sold your boat...if it doesn't work out, let me know..thanks for the pics...
furball

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See classifieds for 280 Velocity for first 29500 takes/great boat, just need to buy larger for gulf of mexico/or see "Steal this velocity" thread. :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

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Furball, I have a 2000 280 Velocity for sale. I purchased it brand new in September of 2001. It is a beautiful boat custom paint job from Velocity factory. It is a red white and blue paint scheme with a cool looking paint splatter on the deck. It has been a great boat for me. It has only seen fresh water on the St. Lawrence River in upstate N.Y. the boat just turned 132 hours this weekend! It has never been in any poker runs and has been stored in a garage when not in use! It has a 502mag with a four blade hydromotive prop on it with a Bravo 1 drive. The drive still has the bar code tags on it from the factory. I don't think you will see a cleaner boat around than this. I am not sure what type of money you are willing to spend but I am looking to get around $57,000 for it it also has a 2000 Road Runner trailer with it that I had professionally stripped down sandblasted and repainted in October of 2004. If you are interested I would be happy to send you some pictures of it.. If anyone is interested feel free to contact me by email or phone.. 315-764-3403 I am looking to go to a 39' footer in the near future.. Thanks

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Thanks for the input from everybody...I found a nice one here in California.

furball

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i have a 2000 260 wit a 454 mag with eddies headers...and a hydromtive prop.....it is in MInt!!!!! condition with 132 hours im askin 48,500 it comes with a ameritrail rtialer this is a fresh water boat!!! call me 631- 445-0745 or in the office [email protected]