I had one of the first few built in 1997. Probably the only outboard built with twin Mercury Promax 225. I never had any issues with handling and frequently ran Offshore fishing. Ran a solid 95 mph and touched 100 mph solo a few times. Steve was hands on back then and with his partner Roy they...
Happy New Year!!!
Boat weight was 682 pounds with Side panels no seats prior to starting Rigging.
Partial Rigging well under way. Should arrive mid Feb.
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Having fault mode issues with water pressure and temp this week in Parker. Probably just impeller. Whats the call guys?. Haiger?
Happy New year Gents!!! 2016 looks to be stacked with F-2 teams.
Thanks Armand, I Finally received Refund from Raf last week.
The Velocity is back at Race Marines shop starting partial Rigging, Ballast, Fuel system, Helm and Verado 50 cc pump and Front Seats. They also resprayed Transom White.
Hopefully ships middle of next week.
Yep a few creature comforts, Got the Grandkids behind the boat this year we had kids fun Races lunch break. Did you get rid of the ski pole on the Skater, we used the shit out of that. Tunnle Tab came in handy.
Updates from Velocity Today Carbon Foam sandwich Hatch/Seat Clear Carbon.
I will...
Minor setback, The Fucked up and sprayed Transom Black Gel in the Mold. It was supposed to be all white Capped, They are respraying today. All the black is actually clear gel exposed Carbon.
Side panels are Carbon sprayed White gel and will have cut-outs with inserts but not this design...
Wow!! Skater looks insane, Lots of one off Custom Rigging. Lets get that thing wet. That Myco trailer was worth every penny, still looks like the day she arrived a short 11 years ago.
I will be Hanging Jackplate, Motor and Tabs at Archer Marine again while the Pacific Alum. Trailer gets...
Thanks Guys
Yes, New post the other build was The Raf-2 from Belgium that never got finished.
Hey Joe, Hows the Skater coming along?. They said the fuel tank is made much thicker than a standard tank. Supposed to last Forever, time will tell. Notice its secured on the top corners and has...
2016 Full Carbon Fiber Infused Built in Australia. The Boat will be set up for F-2 class Water ski Racing.
Ships in A couple weeks and hope to have rigged for season opener Parker March 5th.
I gave up on the Raf-2 build Mid August and The Velocity started Early September.
The Black is...
The Bernico will be in Parker for the next few months doing some off season Skier Training. I just put 2 new Blue top Optimas, 4 new Tires, Drained full tank, serviced Gearcase. 180 Hours.
I have several props and will include 23 Trophy for play skiing and 24 Hill Pro-Et for Race prop. Also...
2015 10"Extreme Hydraulic Jackplate Bob's Machine shop.
Carbon Fiber Hydro Powdwer Coating.
Brand new in the box 1,550.00 new will let go for 1,050.00.
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The pictures Wheeler posted are of the Velocity V-7 Full infused Carbon build. The Velocity Build started Sept 1st and ships from Australia in 3 weeks. I will start a new build thread Wheeler jumped the gun Ha Ha.
The Raf-2 has been on idle for months and Raf is sending back a full refund...