22" Velocity outboards

**scott reierson** · 10-27-2008, 11:12 AM

Answering your questions

#1 I'd take my old Shadow, It was such a blast to drive. and with the new 300HP motors it would be like driving a big hydro stream

But I would probably really want Joey I's boat

Then Foleys old boat

That 24 LD that Roktoys got really looks like it runs good.

The 24 Super boats although narrow are affordale and great in rough water.

But I like speed. Flyin a 21-22 V over the big stuff is a rush but you take a beating.

Scott

**mikeylarge** · 10-27-2008, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by DKerns

Sweet boat!!
Any more pics? What power?

excuse the quality of the pictures, they are from the day i picked the boat up, and as far as power is concerned, I have a carb'd 225 3 liter for now, and I am going to take it from there

**Greg G** · 10-27-2008, 01:46 PM

If you want to be smaller then the 24x7's then these are all great options I would think.

1. Velocity 22 w/250 priced at $19,900
Step down cabin and high freeboard plus freshwater use only

2. DCB Extreme 22 w/300 priced at $19,800
Only DCB O/B hull ever built, massive cockpit with closed transom, and a huge cabin, deep V with a pad and a step

3. Randy's Rallysport w/300 priced at $16,500
Incredible condition and a bargain price

Now I realize they are not "Stepp" boats but I would think that giving up 5-10 mph would be ok for the most part when you consider what you get in return. It seems to be impossible to find a Challenger, and the only mint, fully restored Superboat 21 out there is $30k and under lock and key in LI.

Now if you really want to go on the "Hunt for Red October" go try and find a west coast Warlock or Howard. They both made a 23 foot Offshore.

**dba900** · 10-27-2008, 02:57 PM

Isn't speed sort of the crux of the issue? It seems that any of the 21-22' boats we're discussing here will run 80+ with a 300 hp motor. It seems like you'd be hard pressed to get any of the 24 x 7 boats (or a Banana Boat, for that matter) to run much more than 70 with the same power. I guess it all depends on what you're looking for...
David

**DKerns** · 10-27-2008, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by mikeylarge

excuse the quality of the pictures, they are from the day i picked the boat up, and as far as power is concerned, I have a carb'd 225 3 liter for now, and I am going to take it from there

Thanks for the pics. Should be a nice ride when it's done. My 22 is an I/O. I like the all white!! Good Luck with it!

**Pro300x24LD** · 10-27-2008, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by dba900

Isn't speed sort of the crux of the issue? It seems that any of the 21-22' boats we're discussing here will run 80+ with a 300 hp motor. It seems like you'd be hard pressed to get any of the 24 x 7 boats (or a Banana Boat, for that matter) to run much more than 70 with the same power. I guess it all depends on what you're looking for...
David

Superbash's 24 superboat ran 78 with a 300x

**Greg G** · 10-30-2008, 07:50 AM

Not a Stepp, but ................loaded if you want an I/O

1990 Regal Velocity 23' - 80mph boat

This 23' Regal Velocity hot rod has it all - a built Tyler Crockett big block, Imco Headers, Gary Williams Carb, MSD Ignition, with only 82 hours on the new motor. This boat has lots of great options like Latham Steering, Imco Lower Unit, Merc Lab finish prop, drive shower, dual ram trim tabs with indicators, K-thottle with trim switch, Livorsi GPS Speedo, compass, depth finder, JVC deck, Pioneer CD shuttle, VDO Gauges, Auto Halon fire Ext, 2 offshore batt boxes, auto hatch, built in cooler, porta-pottie, Bimini Top, full custom covers and a tandam trailer. This boat is turn key ready to go. Marina has maintained this one owner boat since 1991, we have all the records. Was maintained very well like in and out service in the summer and in-door storage in the winter. The hull and gelcoat is perfect - detailed twice a year.

**JUPITER PULSARE** · 10-30-2008, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Greg G

Not a Stepp, but ................loaded if you want an I/O

1990 Regal Velocity 23' - 80mph boat

This 23' Regal Velocity hot rod has it all - a built Tyler Crockett big block, Imco Headers, Gary Williams Carb, MSD Ignition, with only 82 hours on the new motor. This boat has lots of great options like Latham Steering, Imco Lower Unit, Merc Lab finish prop, drive shower, dual ram trim tabs with indicators, K-thottle with trim switch, Livorsi GPS Speedo, compass, depth finder, JVC deck, Pioneer CD shuttle, VDO Gauges, Auto Halon fire Ext, 2 offshore batt boxes, auto hatch, built in cooler, porta-pottie, Bimini Top, full custom covers and a tandam trailer. This boat is turn key ready to go. Marina has maintained this one owner boat since 1991, we have all the records. Was maintained very well like in and out service in the summer and in-door storage in the winter. The hull and gelcoat is perfect - detailed twice a year.

How much??? Pictures???? I had a 230 Regal Velocity in 1988...it was one of the most fun boats I've owned!!!

**berthiaumem** · 10-30-2008, 11:18 AM

I have an 84 velocity that runs 85 on GPS with a 2008 E-tec 250 HO. The question I have is how can I tell if my boat has a kevlar hall.
P.S the boat is for sale if anyone is interested.

**DKerns** · 10-30-2008, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by berthiaumem

I have an 84 velocity that runs 85 on GPS with a 2008 E-tec 250 HO. The question I have is how can I tell if my boat has a kevlar hall.
P.S the boat is for sale if anyone is interested.

Call the factory or check with Ted Link @ Link's Marine. He owned that boat for quite a while and would know!!

http://linksmarine.com/

Dwayne

**Tom Foley** · 10-30-2008, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by berthiaumem

I have an 84 velocity that runs 85 on GPS with a 2008 E-tec 250 HO. The question I have is how can I tell if my boat has a kevlar hall.
P.S the boat is for sale if anyone is interested.

Just curious what prop , gear ratio and RPM were you running 85 mph with a 250 ? approx how much fuel on board ? Thanks .

**berthiaumem** · 10-30-2008, 06:17 PM

2 people with a half tank of gas and a worked 29 SRX and a vented lower unit with a bobs machaine shop nose cone and the gear ratio is 1.86 and turning 6200 RPM

**DKerns** · 10-30-2008, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Tom Foley

Just curious what prop , gear ratio and RPM were you running 85 mph with a 250 ? approx how much fuel on board ? Thanks .

His boat is a very light lay up if I remember correctly. Don't know if that makes a difference!?!? Ran right around 100 with a healthy V8 hanging on it!!

**Tom Foley** · 10-30-2008, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by DKerns

His boat is a very light lay up if I remember correctly. Don't know if that makes a difference!?!? Ran right around 100 with a healthy V8 hanging on it!!

100 ??? With a refrigerator on it ????

"Vented Lower Unit " ??????? Thats a new one for me !