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And then for the final finishing touches for ultimate strength. A bridge with radios rods tied from the bridge to 4" angle aluminum at top of transom. This last boat is my sons boat, the two above are mine and a friends.
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your right about the knees being set on top .. they need to be 1 piece from the side of the stringer up...I am also eliminating the o/b well and make the back like a skater...james gang did you glass over your tank in the rear??
As is always the case, JamesGang offers spot on advice. 110% worth doing exactly what he says at this stage of your project. You'll never have to deal with anything in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesGang
Here is how I designed a similar approach just for some more ideas with a pic ..........
the different designs on the knees are a must..... all of this is foam board except the transom which is 3.5' thick and should be strong with the top glassed in.... tomorrow I m going to do the knee braces better and add a layer of glass to the bottom between the horizonal stringer braces....... greg g that is some heavy duty bracing !!!
How fast is the boat with the OMC?
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Originally Posted by JamesGang
Hey Greg. Beautiful job. I like it.
Norternoffshore, I put the tank back in the way Velocity did them. Few strips of carpet under the tank, some foam down sides and glassed a separate section of floor over the top. When I first dissected one of these we realized that by putting the floor in in 3 sections its much stronger. Having the starboard and port sides glassed down the sides of the stringers and then up the side of the boat adds a lot more strength and bonded surface area then just bonding underneath to the top of the stringer with 407. Oh and before we glassed the floor in we also bonded it and weighted it in with 407 as well. Velocity had a great idea it make the boat real solid.
Greg I did a similar cross bridge on my 31 Sutphen. I had Aluminum knees tied into 4" angle when I had twins. Then when I went to triples I added a set of knees to the outside and a triple 3/4" laminated bridge that ties into the angle. Put the knees on the ends so there wouldn't be a sheer problem against the hull in the corners. There really not knees but they spread the load.
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Here's the other picture I was looking for before. Shows the stringer as half the knee with the 2nd 3/4" bonded and ends at the 2nd bulkhead. First bulkheads are in in this picture. Far side just has to trimmed and caped over the stringer and knee.
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Greg, is that a Velocity in the picture with all the transom work? If so you got any pictures of it. If its not its still ok to put a picture up I guess, LOL.
Hey ActiveFun. That 3.6 had some issues that we just couldn't figure out in the end and as a result he was only getting about 78 out of it. At one time it ran high 80s. I had a Kevlar hull with a 3.6 a little warmed over that ran 91, but all these speeds were on Medallion speedos for what ever that's worth so I would say even a little slower???
started to make the fairing ...( eliminateing the crappy windshield) glassed the knees and put the fuel tank in .. still have to put a couple of cross stringers in
getting farther slowly on this project.. Copied the splash well design from another member.. fitted the bracket abd got a 250xb for it...
I recently purchased a 1986 22 Velocity. Since the purchase I stuck a piston on the 250xs that it came with and I have powered it with a 300xs. I am trying to figure out what would be the best setup for this boat. I have a 1.75 torque master or a 1.62 sport master. What would be the better lower to run? How about for a prop? What do these boats like? Its been so long since I have been in a V bottom with a pad that I am very rusty on driving one.
Thanks for the input!
Don
Congrats! Four blade prop. I would call BBlades. Boat likes trim
You still have this boat ?
My 22 with a 2.5 260 loved a met lighting et
I've tried a lot of props and the best one has been a promax 4 blade prop. Your going to want to run the sport master because you want the engine to be high. I have an 85 velocity with a 300 merc and a 28 pitch promax and I hit 86 with 10 gallons of fuel and by myself .Quote:
Originally Posted by DonG
Can you text me some pics? I wanna ask u a few questions 239-867-6872
Anyone know what size fuel tanks these boats come with? Trying to setup my vessel view system with the correct capacity information, plus I'd like to more accurately know when it's time to refuel and not just go based off the fuel gauge.
50 gal
They had 50. gal tanks because they ran OMCs 25 gal per hour
Ha ha yea well I'm running a 300xs Optimax so won't be burning that much per hour. Two days of running it hard down in the Keys and I was still under 20 gallons used.Quote:
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What shaft length is everyone running? Im assuming 20"? My boat came with a 25" which I'm told is too big despite having the jackplate all the way up. Looking to see about swapping out for a 20" midsection and shaft... thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks but not sure how this answers the shaft length question? I've looked and see most people do run 20" shafts on these boats.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
You will get a total different run with the 20'. That's the way to go
All the early years of 22' production, were delivered new with 20'' shaft engines, no matter the horsepower or brand. This included the center-console 22's, first tooled & produced in Pompano, and the bass boat w/Evinrude 3.6 GT V-8 one-off.
Yea definitely makes sense that I should be running a 20". I've considered changing my jackplate as well to simply lift the engine higher but I'm assuming it'd make it top heavy and unsteady.Quote:
Originally Posted by FUJIMO
Bolt a 20'' engine directly to the transom...and go. Thats how they all left the factory. No mess, no fuss.
I worked at a Velocity dealer. We had a white 22 footer with red an black stripes sporting a johnson 225 on the trans, and omc ss prop. Early 90's? It might have touched 70. I liked it a lot....Plenty of bow lift.
Well, as has been the case with our lives lately my work on the 87 Velocity was put on hold. The guy who previously owned the boat never ran it at full throttle for more than 20 seconds I guess. The 94 200 Merc is very strong and in great shape but the mounts were weak and the set up wrong. We had a harrowing quick trip above 70 mph with a 23 chopper at around 7000 rpm I think but I am replacing instruments as well. A new 300 is not in the picture with two sons in college. I just installed a big foot nose cone because water pressure was not there at trim and replaced the motor mounts. Next will be some head work and Boyeson reeds with a little reed cage work as well and a exhaust tuner and then jet adjustments. I actually am pretty impressed with how well it handles and runs with what it has. Ahh for an extra 42.000 for one of the new billet 4 litre 650s....sigh! Hopefully we can make the Suwannee River BBQ this year.
Anyone ever make a race hatch for this hull? I’m interested in having one for when I want to remove the bench because I have no passengers. Which is like 90% of the time I take it out.
Also Update: changed the jackplate to the bobs machine HD 10” (got a great deal I couldn’t pass up) and also got a great deal on a sport master LU. In a 2’ chop still messing with height and trim a got 71.3 mph. She definitely has more to go though and gotta dial in the best prop. Currently running a 28p Signature.
Just picked up this 2001 22 with 300XS been told it was a test boat at lake X in 2001 since then it has the cuddy finished and went from a 300x to the 300XS. Gonna do some upgrades new dash and maybe a little bit of vinyl to add a little color bu the all white looks good to.Attachment 402796
Is it a standard layup?Quote:
Originally Posted by durammaxhp
Was told it is a s-glass lay up not exactly sure what that is. There was a Velocity dealer up here in Washington state from 2002- 2009 ish he sold a few 22 with outboards. This one was bought from a guy in Washington and shipped up from Georgia in 2003 said it ran low 90's with a 300X. When all interior was put back in and cuddy runs low 80's 300XS . Traded hands in Washington a few times been garage kept and well taken care of. Coming from a 26 Eliminator Daytona thought i was going to a 28 or 32 skater next but rode in my buddies 22 velocity loved the ride and is easier for me to use and lunch, then dealing with a big catQuote:
Originally Posted by Greg G
hI GUYS. MY 22 VELOCITY is for sale on s&f. If you know anyone looking for a great boat. Its a Kevlar hull with twin 2.5L 260hp motors. I dropped the price to 22,500. and will consider any real offers. Thanks
Great looking boat I knew the first owner of the 2004 you have had a 300x on it when he bought it new up here in Washington. How do you like the no windshield?
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Hi,
After sitting on it for a year I decided to keep the 200 that came with the boat (carb 2.5) warm it over a little and build as I go. The heads are milled .045. I added solid mounts, cleaned up the reed cages and put in Boyeson 2 stage reeds. I know I know tuners don't do much without porting and velocity stacks probably don't do much either but I relieved the exhaust a bit and opened the ports old mod VP style on the lower unit pitching the can. I always run 93 octane fuel and Amsoil and read the plugs for jetting. I have a 23 chopper and just got a 22 Power Tech 4 blade OFX that a couple of guys are running with some success down here to experiment with. Will probably get a Hoss after I rebuild the engine or find a good 300. So, what transom height seems to work best on this boat. Also installed a Bob's nose cone. Any thoughts are welcome and thanks.
How fast r they w 2.5 200s stock and what height works