sweet work!

My 1988 Bullet
 

Hi

tried to post some pics, but i did not sucess

1988 bullet
TRS
2 454 420 hp
65 mph

i live in the northern part of sweden, not far from the
artic circle. I bought the Bullet from FL one year ago.
Very pleased with it.
Post a link to youtube when i run it, I am catching up a twin
engine boat from behind. Erik

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqHb_yR-IDM

That is the first Bullet that I ever was interested in and how I met Kevin. He sold it to that big **** Indian boy a day or two before I called on it. Nice boat Dustin!:drink::evilb::ernaehrung004::evilb:

Thanks man about to get it running. You coming to the shootout?

found a few more. can one of you paying members post pics?

http://hartford.craigslist.org/boa/891596003.html

http://miami.en.craigslist.org/pbc/boa/859359869.html

http://houston.en.craigslist.org/boa/872511751.html

The one in Hartford for 25k has been forsale for awhile, I spoke with the guy and he sent me a few more pics. He was honest and said the paint was orange peeled in some areas and they did not remove the hardware when they painted it, He did say that both blowers had fresh rebuilds.
The yellow & blue one in NY that Vincent painted is one of my all time favorite bullets!

That is still cheap for a running bullet.

They're coming out of the woodwork!!

Beautiful boats, but I just can't see getting $69k or $80k for those in this market. Hope they do, though!

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I agree. Also, my 2 cents...that is one ugly interior in the third one.

Since the Bullet thread made it to the front page again, AND since the boating season is over I think I'll ask again for all Bullet owners to send me their info to create a database for the production of the Bullets.

The response last winter was so poor I gave it up. My intent is to have the yearly production shown with as few holes as possible. I do not intend to post it on this (or any other) site and was going to only make it available via email to any legitimate owner of a Bullet. In addition to showing the production, I'm hoping that the engine, drive and prop info will help anyone considering mods to assist with prop selections, dialing in, and speed expectations. Also, if people list mods, it could help other owners if they plan to attempt the same mods and want to talk to someone who's been there, done that.

Anyway, 68 is not that high a production number and I'm confident that with people giving me the info, I can come up with a decent chronology for the production run. Please either PM me your info or email it to me at [email protected]
I would also appreciate those who do not wish to provide all the info to at least send me their HIN number to "fill in" the database hole. Thanks for any help you guys can provide. Maybe it'll keep me out of the garage some this winter.....

Any name you chose (real or nickname) but prefer real
email address (optional)
General boating area (ie Keys, LOTO, Hampton Roads, etc)
Phone Number (optional)
HIN number (must have)
year
power
drives
props
Speed
Mods and or upgrades and as much history as you care to provide
1 or 2 pics of boat

I agree and the 1 is upside down never seen that one before.

What work did the $25k Bullet need? Should be a fast Bullet with blowers, I'd think. 80?

It's sad when a Cig gets a 1/2-arse paint job.

Keytime, you still thinking of a Bullet? I think the one in Hartford sounds like a good deal. Just check out the engines and get a survey.

Speed wise, it depends on the boost it's running. You should be able to ballpark it with the props. If it can pull 28P Bravos, it should be close to 80. I'm 27P Mirages and should be mid to upper 70's with 6 lbs boost, but I still have some dialing in to get there.

Guys, I'm still trying to get Bullet info for the spreadsheet. At least send me your HIN or hull number.

Thanks

Oh, I'm always keeping my options open, and I really dig the Bullets, but not shopping too hard right now. Just keeping my eye on the market for future reference. But if the right boat came along for the right price, who knows. Getting experience with the Check right now and having a great time.

Still having problems getting info for the Bullet spreadsheet?

How many rpm are you turning those 27s? Is yours a bravo or trs boat, those 27s are they mirage or mirage plus?:ernaehrung004:

Plain Mirage on Bravo drives. Tachs are originals and don't seem that accurate AND jump around alot, but I'm guessing I'm turning between 5000 and 5100 right now. The drives and props are not in very good shape, but my priority is getting one engine rebuilt over the winter (oil pressure drop and metal in the filter).

Thanks. I was just curious because my boat is a trs and really likes the three blades. im running a mirage plus 27 at 5200 and it will run 79 in smooth water but takes big water to get it to run fast with the four blades.:cool:

Well, at least I've had more luck than last year getting info, but am still under 10.

Cmon guys, at least your hull number :)

Arent you the owner of the '94 Top Gun named "Outta Control". I like the boat, can you put some good pictures in the Top Gun thread???

ttt

Anyway, 68 is not that high a production number and I'm confident that with people giving me the info, I can come up with a decent chronology for the production run. Please either PM me your info or email it to me at [email protected]
I would also appreciate those who do not wish to provide all the info to at least send me their HIN number to "fill in" the database hole. Thanks for any help you guys can provide. Maybe it'll keep me out of the garage some this winter.....

Any name you chose (real or nickname) but prefer real
email address (optional)
General boating area (ie Keys, LOTO, Hampton Roads, etc)
Phone Number (optional)
HIN number (must have)
year
power
drives
props
Speed
Mods and or upgrades and as much history as you care to provide
1 or 2 pics of boat

that realy help me a lot thanks

Safesea, what model Cig do you have?

What's the boating scene like where you live? Many Cigs?

Hi Hollowpoint!

Ive sent you mail with some Bullet info.

Best regards
Niklas Sweden

Thanks Slangen, got the info.

OK you guys, I now have 2 out of country entries, which is about 25% of my total.

How about some posts guys! Or PM me!

BRlink, lakeluvr, Carter, 5050, Cigboat, DORaymond and many others on this site, please help out if possible.

lakeluver, Carter, and 5050 are all trying to sell theirs. They probably don't want to tempt fate. :cool-smiley-011:

I would think that's stretching superstition to the max. And if they are/do sell, I don't see how it would be any skin off their backs by giving me the info. I'm sure every Bullet owner that goes to this site has seen my request and knows what I'm trying to do. I was just hoping for a little more enthusiasm from Cig owners. I guess I'll keep plugging away. This may become like a ten year project.....

If anyone doesn't want to give me the info, please PM me and I promise not to bug you anymore.

And to all those trying to sell, good luck. I always talk up Bullets, not necessarily to sell yours, but because I love mine and think they are probably the best way to enter the Cig family for those on a budget :)

OK, I'm trying to at least keep this on the front page. I haven't gotten a single response since Slangen. Come on guys! At least send your HIN nos.

Hollowpoint,

Here is some info on my Bullet:

DORaymond (Donald Raymond)
[email protected]
East End of Long Island, NY
631-404-7310
CRT31B54E888
1988 - no pad
Twin JC Performance 509 MPI - 500 hp (Dyno)
Bravo I
Mirage Plus 25p labbed by BBlades
70 MPH @ 5000 RPM

Thanks DORay, I really appreciate the info. Nice looking boat. Was your cockpit already white gelcoat or did you have it painted? Isn't there another 1988 Bullet that lurks in your area?

THanks Hollowpoint - no, the cockpit was always white, but the interior was redone about 5 years ago.

I think cig1988 (Stan) is in my area - have yet to meet him or see his boat.

Don

Nice ride! Looks really clean. :ernaehrung004:

Well, zero PM's or emails since DORaymond. Stiil trying to collect info guys!

How many do you have now?
 

How many do you have now, and have you posted a partial list anywhere?

No, I haven't posted the list anywhere and wasn't planning too. My only plan for distribution is to provide it via email to any known Bullet owner that requests it. I didn't want to provide the info to just anyone. I thought I had already stated that a while back.

I have complete info on 8, and some/partial info on like 10 more. The 10 partials are all from this site that are known Bullet owners and pretty much just have a year, the user name, and location I got off their avatar. Chris, if you want I can send you a copy in excel format. Just send me a PM.

I CERTAINLY COULD USE AN INFUSION OF MORE INFO!

Doi you think the coast guard or wildlife and fisheries for the states could be any help, maybe a list of HIN's from Cig and contact cg, or wildlife guys can pull it up on their systems?

By the way,splashed the bullet Sunday, she ran flawlessly! damn it feels good not to break something! Found the sandbar at Lake Maurepas, b**chin party! Heres a tame shot.

Has this one been counted?

Haven't seen that one. Do you have the info on it?

Did you decide to keep your Bullet?

My favorite bullet of all time:

93 flat deck bullet, staggard Donnovans, 6 pack, race layup....sick!:drink:

whats the current condition of that boat?????