22" Velocity outboards

[ChrisM]

ChrisM,

Great photos! Thanks for sharing! Do you know how fast it went with the twin 2.5s?

Speedos on the Hudson didn't work well in those days. The pitot tubes were always breaking or clogging w/river $hit!The 2.5s would spin 30"cleavers 82-8400 on that boat. Prolly high 90's. cm.

[cutwater]

I remember reading the Hot Boat article on that V22 and the twin Challenger....don't remember which was faster and / or better riding.

Makes me want to find a twin for my old 2.4....

[mikeylarge]

I finally ran the boat today, With the motor set very low (for break in), my father and I, and 40 gallons of fuel the boat ran 50 mph at just about 4000 rpm. I cant wait to get the motor broken in and finally start to dial this boat in and enjoy it

[Powerplay25]

I remember reading the Hot Boat article on that V22 and the twin Challenger....don't remember which was faster and / or better riding.

Makes me want to find a twin for my old 2.4....

I remember that Hot boat article also. I think they said the Challenger rode a little better in the rough stuff and the Velocity was faster.

[cutwater]

I remember that Hot boat article also. I think they said the Challenger rode a little better in the rough stuff and the Velocity was faster.

I found a digital copy of the article and you are correct....but they did not mention actual speed numbers...

[vnemous]

In my anything challenger thread I think I posted the article with the challenger and velocity. Gotta look.

[HighVelocity]

Mike what pitch prop are starting with??? I hit 50 MPH right around 4300-4400. I am running a 24P 3 blade labbed with a bit more cup. Right now I am hitting 70 with a little chop and touching the rev limiter every so often. At this point my best guess would be 73-74 with that light set-up you have. The best thing I have done so far is remove my bottom paoint and put that light weight back seat in. I am getting better speeds out of it even extra people and coolers...LOL

[21eagle]

any 22 outboard velocitys for sale???? under 8k??????

[vnemous]

any 22 outboard velocitys for sale???? under 8k??????

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forum...d.php?t=161460

Nice boat. I believe Mark will sell without power.

[mikeylarge]

highvelocity- I'm running a used 24 trophy, only 3 more hours of break in time to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EagleSST]

The 1985 I sold was the kevlar hull. I know this because I had the origional build sheet and I gave it away for 8k with a 300 johnnyrude on it. :-(

Doug

[JaxOutlaw]

The 1985 I sold was the kevlar hull. I know this because I had the origional build sheet and I gave it away for 8k with a 300 johnnyrude on it. :-(

Doug

How fast was the johnson on it?

[modvp]

Edit: I recently purchased a 2004 Velocity 220. It was laid up with S-glass and vinylester resin; it has an external latham steering, stainless marine hydraulic jack plate, plus lots more. No engine though.


Here are two pictures of (what was) my velocity. I bought it used (hull only) in 1992 from Hilsboro Marine in Pompano Fl., and sold it in 2003. The pictures were taken in Antigua. The boat is a 1984 Steve Stepp built boat. The engine was a 1985 Merc 3.4 with a 20 inch shaft and low water pickup (the engine cover was from a later model Merc). The prop was a Knocky (Hollywood Florida) worked 24 chopper. The floors, stringer, and bulkheads were all redone (by myself) using marine ply and West System Epoxy. The boat did ~73 mph with that set up.

[HighVelocity]

Nice looking boat. It's easy to see how much cockpit room these boats have. It's really great when you have 4-6 people on board.


Hey Mikey, what's doin with that thing, you hiting 70 plus yet???

[AirRide]

And whats the motor, horsepower & set-up details?