The Velocity VR-1 Thread - Page 2

Jon Holmes · 18-11-2009, 03:58 PM

And a few pics of her as she left the Velocity Factory in 2003, before some scumbag stole her. . . .

Jon Holmes · 18-11-2009, 04:19 PM

Ooop's,

Try again . . . .

Jon Holmes · 25-11-2009, 06:13 PM

Well, she is leaving the Velocity Plant for the last time and starting her journey to the UK.

cfun · 25-11-2009, 06:23 PM

You posting yourself a giant Xmas pressie ... now that's one way of ensuring a great Xmas will it be gift wrapped

bet you can't wait ... will it be the first time you have seen the boat or did you fly out to the US to check her out before purchase

Jon Holmes · 25-11-2009, 06:52 PM

It will be the first time that i see her.

baj666 · 25-11-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Holmes

It will be the first time that i see her.

which port will it be landing

Jon Holmes · 25-11-2009, 09:19 PM

Southampton.

peterunwin · 25-11-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Holmes

Southampton.

Hi Jon,
Wondered if you were going to restore your velocity to how it was before it was stolen or have you got a completely new theme in mind? also wondered if you have chosen your power plant & drive yet?? having run numerous holden pick ups with small block chevy's i wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.My current HSV Maloo runs a wilkinshaw performance 6.2litre, all alloy, V8 supercharged & runs 600hp plus on very mild boost & i believe chevrolet are going to offer a very similar engine for powerboat use in the very near future.

All the best
Peter

Jon Holmes · 25-11-2009, 10:39 PM

Hi Peter,

I wont be putting her back to original condition with regard to trim, at present i have not given it too much thought i will have a better idea once she is here and i have had a chance to go over her.

As for running gear, she will be fitted with a Bravo XR drive and external power steering. As for power i will be going big block 496HO, 500EFI or something similar (Ilmore 575). The Hull is built for 600hp though i know some people in the US have run more. She should make 75mph with a 496HO, 82 to 84mph with a 500EFI. It is unlikely that I will use her for competition as she is too light, (2250kg's in pleasure trim) so i am aiming for a quick fun boat for poker runs, quick trips to Yarmouth for sundowners etc.

FrenchPhil · 27-11-2009, 08:05 PM

Hi Jon,

Just curious, is the Boat CE Certified?

Phil

Jon Holmes · 27-11-2009, 10:07 PM

Hi Phil,

No it isnt CE Certified.

Jon Holmes · 24-12-2009, 06:10 PM

The shipping vessel has been delayed so she will be spending Christmas in Bremerhaven. Now due to arrive in Southampton on 30th December.

(Just beating the VAT increase).

Tony Davis · 24-12-2009, 06:30 PM

Ah, Bremerhaven, twinned with Grimsby, bet it's nice there this time of year

NorwegianBoater · 26-12-2009, 12:14 AM

Wow she looks so beautiful in plain white

And I'm green of envy

Congrats!

Jon Holmes · 30-12-2009, 01:59 PM

The Velocity has landed. I will be collecting her from the Docks tomorrow.

Carl · 30-12-2009, 02:21 PM

thats a good way to spend new yrs eve,now the fun can begin

larby · 30-12-2009, 07:35 PM

It's gonna be an amazing boat when finished, can't wait to see the thread progress!

James

Jon Holmes · 08-08-2010, 05:54 PM

Well, slow progress is better than no progress I guess!

Well i have been sourcing all the necessary bits to fit the holes already in the hull and have now fitted new stainless pop up cleats and navigation lights and spent this weekend hand sanding the paint off the sides as i think she looks better in white gelcoat.

Whilst the red paint was good it didn't look right with the tinted perspex windscreen.

Carl · 09-08-2010, 08:13 PM

you managed to get a cover in the end

Jon Holmes · 09-08-2010, 08:38 PM

Yeah, I ordered a carver cover from the states.

Wouldn't recommend it though, cost a bloody fortune.