Official 22 velocity speed and set up thread.

[BigJohnson]

Just picked up a 22 velocity, putting a 225 on for now. Would like to see what speeds a 300xs would run also.

Looks awesome. The previous owner must have taken great care of it.

NOTE 282 has been kicked off the Superboat thread spreading his Velocity nonsense

yeah and with my old boat!

Bob you get Kents boat?

Hope to see it today. Having a hard time getting together. Either he is busy or we are. Scott is on call today but I might go alone. Need him to get it so I can stay on this thread.

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I noticed. Finally got your boat off my avatar too.

[vnemous]

Well at least one of you came to your senses and got the right boat

[282]

Well at least one of you came to your senses and got the right boat

Wait for the next fire, I know the perfect kindling, kinda of a Super kindling.

[inline6]

Hello…I found this thread about two weeks ago because I just repowered and was looking for some information and ideas.It took me a week to read through the first post to the last!

So here is my setup:

Year:1987 (I am the original owner. Purchased new, more than ½ of my lifetime ago.)
Motor: 2014 250 Pro XS
Gearcase: Fleetmaster 1.75
Setback: 6” CMC Hydraulic jack plate CMC
Factory setback: 6”
Engine height: Variable. The jack plate is mounted to the transom on lowest on the bottom holes. The motor is mounted to jack plate up one hole. Runs best andfastest at low height p/s app 2 inch below pad, and trimmed high.
Prop: 25 Tempest no vents. Was blueprinted,thinned and the cup increased..
Kevlar or not: no.
Engine Rpm: 5900 -6K
Speed: 70 <o></o>

Old power:1995 200 XRI and 1987 220 Laser

I picked upquite a bit of information from this thread. I don’t have much to add here.One thing is for sure: From all of the input from members to this thread, and from real side by side comparisons with other 22’s over the years, is that every 22 will perform uniquely even if they are all setup exactly the same and with the same exact prop!
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I do want to add mythoughts on the new 250 Pro XS on this boat:.
Power, Power, Horsepower.(Duh). I believe 250 is now plenty.
But it is much louder and actually vibrates the boat. Are there solid mounts on this? My old 2.5 and 2.4 were much quieter and smoother.
The fuel consumption is HALF the 2.5 200EFI.
The 25 Tempest was always the best prop for this boat but now I want to try a 26 pitch 4 blade.I haven’t decided what model. I am not partial to merc props. Ill be happy with 75.

[upononeo4]

Boat looks great! You should deff be getting more than 70 out of the boat. I'm running a 96 225 efi3.0l and I'm getting 70 with a 25 trophy at 5500rpm.good luck with the new power.

[Greg G]

Well I did some measuring im at 12"s back and I run about 3/8" below the pad.I did get a new speed with a 27 tempest today,however I need more prop I was spinning almost 6500.

How did your additional testing go? Have you been able to break 85mph?

[dreamerdfl]

Anyone know if the 22 Velocity's with the v birth configurations are stronger that the non cabin models because of the boxed in bunks...I was told they are but wanted others opinions.

[mikeylarge]

I would look into mercury Pro max, or turbo txp ot4 for a good all around propeller that runs well. Your boat should touch 80 on a good day.

[JamesGang]

I would look into mercury Pro max, or turbo txp ot4 for a good all around propeller that runs well. Your boat should touch 80 on a good day.

Hey Mike. I was working with Ben on his boat this afternoon and noticed his hull # is 2 before mine. Now I have to check with two of my friends and see if we can fill in the gap with one of them. Pretty cool that there so close don't you think?

[85nova]

What's the hull number? I have an 85 aswell

[JamesGang]

What's the hull number? I have an 85 aswell

Mine is VMX32249M85G Bens is VMX32247M85G
My buddy Dan with the Evenrude V8 is VMX32223M85C
I'm gonna find out what my other friends is. He has a center steer with a Yamaha on it. I was also wondering if the C and G at the end signifies anything.

[85nova]

Mine is vmx32231m85d

[JamesGang]

Mine is vmx32231m85d

My guess is that Dannys boat was built in March, yours in April, and mine and Bens were built in July. That's probably what the letter after the model year signifies.

[mikeylarge]

Hey Mike. I was working with Ben on his boat this afternoon and noticed his hull # is 2 before mine. Now I have to check with two of my friends and see if we can fill in the gap with one of them. Pretty cool that there so close don't you think?

That's pretty cool. Small world of boating when you really think about it

[aaronmt73]

How did your additional testing go? Have you been able to break 85mph?

Had some issues with the motor at the beginning of the summer so I just set the boat aside for this summer.We bought a lake house and have been completely remodeling it so that's been the priority.If all goes well ill be sending the motor off for some work then get bigger numbers in spring.