Velocity 280
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I just placed an add in the classifieds for my 1999 280.
The engine had an intake gasket failure a created a milkshake mess. The price is 19K as is.
Have a look and give me a call at 860-767-0797
The engine had an intake gasket failure a created a milkshake mess. The price is 19K as is.
Have a look and give me a call at 860-767-0797
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I've seen 98s and 99s with stock engines going for 35K too...
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Mine is 19K as is or I'll sell for less without engine and drive. I believe this is a fair price.
I'm not going to give her away.
I'll just rebuild or buy another engine and have her back on the water next summer. Engine is coming out next week.
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Is the 280 just a 26' boat with the platform added to the length? Not trying to be funny buy I have seen 280 listed but the length was listed as 26'. What speeds did yours run with a stock 415 hp 502?
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A 1998 and above 280 is a 26-ft boat with a 2-ft platform. The 260 (which is what I have) is a 24-ft boat with a 2-ft platform. Same cockpit. The two feet is in the cabin. In 1997 and below, a 280 was 28-ft and 260 was 26-ft. The platforms were options then.
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The boat ran 70 on GPS with a vary light load. 4800rpm, 26p B1 prop. 67-68mph with a family of 4 and 3/4 tank. I've heard they run faster with a Hydro QIV.
A 280 is a 26' boat with a bolt on swim platform; the 260 is a 24'. I don't think Velocity ever made a true 28' boat; 22,24,26,30,and.
It's a great hull; fast for it's size with not a lot of power, and it handlse all kinds of water.
I'm just looking to downsize to a boat we can tube and ski off...
A 280 is a 26' boat with a bolt on swim platform; the 260 is a 24'. I don't think Velocity ever made a true 28' boat; 22,24,26,30,and.
It's a great hull; fast for it's size with not a lot of power, and it handlse all kinds of water.
I'm just looking to downsize to a boat we can tube and ski off...
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