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Going to look at a bullet this weekend. What are the problem areas for theses boats? It's a 93 all original. Any info on what to look for would be great.

"problem areas"? None that I konw of. All original should be your concern. Oringinal as in it has 420 mercs and TRS's? you'll need to rebuild the motors and have the drives / trannies gone through I would guess. Also, probably will need a lot of "updating" work to get it looking a little more current. Solid boat...Heavy wave crusher for a 31 footer.

My brother has a Bullet and loves it they are great boats.

Love mine! Never been on any boat that size that can take a heavy sea better. I love the cabin also.

502s with barvo's around 250 hr on them. Hydraulic steering and a few year old interior.

Ahhhh, then it's NOT all original. 502's a strong motor, Bravos will be fine as long as you don't firewall it getting on plane and watch the re-entries. Boat will run high 60's I assume. 250hrs.? Should potentially be good for another couple hundred as long as they were cared for.

I know the boat you're talking about. That dash is going to need a complete update (IMHO). I personally could live with the interior color but many would have a problem with it (resale). And not for nothing, but I've heard nothing but negative things about the listing agent.

At the asking price, you may want to check around for Cafe Racers. Little more timeless lines, solid hull, great length, better resale.

Good luck with it. Let us know what you do.

If this is the Texas boat it looks like it has some nice upgrades. Like Tank said, the dash needs to be redone. I know its been for sale awhile. Price being the reason. Bullets are selling in the 30"s not 40's. These boats are heavy as hell for the size and speeds reflects that. No problem areas that I know of. Mine runs 74 with 550 a side. Great boats in big water. Keep us posted. Jason

Good Luck, you won't be disappointed and you will be in the club. Nice looking boat. Plus the cabin has the special chair ;)

That's the one. I Like the interior and it seems nice from the pictures. The date on the pictures is 2010 so will have to see how it's been cared for the past 2 years. The broker on the boat and the price is way it's been sitting for 2 years.

There is a cafe I like. Just don't have the time to get up to see it were it's located.

Been dreaming about being in the club for the past 5 years.

The 'Club' has its benefits:drink:

Great boats for their size. Will take some power to make um' move, but mine was a 92 with 575 HP a side and ran 82... Good luck, their a fun boat.

I think that club may be in my future!!! :evilb:

Sweet! You still living in TX? FYI - I jinked myself last time I said the same damn thing on this forum.

My only rub is that its so heavy you might as well buy a bigger boat. As for as maintenance, towing, speed, and fuel consumption it doesn't seem to offer any significant advantages over something like a cig cafe. Usually a smaller boat can offer some savings like better fuel consumption, smaller towing truck needed, and faster speeds. Ideally you would save on the initial cost of the boat, but in this case for what he is wanting for it you could buy a cig cafe.

I just got a great idea looking at the BJ seat on the cig bullet. My boat has the exact same hole forward center of the birth. Only its a built in hatch that lifts up to conceal a spot for porta potty. I think I will convert it to a seat just like the bullet. All i have to do is remove the hatch and add upholstery.

Kinda confused he has it listed for 3 diffrent prices 59k 52k and 45k. Just lised it today on craigs list for 52. Not worth the trip for it at that price.

IMO, if it was listed ANYWHERE for 45K, it can be had for 40K. Some crazy people list sh!t all over the place at all different prices, I dont get that. The interior color is hard to get past, but it looks like a real clean boat. 502/Bravo is a nice package.

i like the purple. die hard LSU fan even though they got there a$$ kicked the other night.

The boat will sit for another year at 45k. I bet 35k cash will buy that boat. You better call and see how far apart you guys are before you make the trip.

So all the listings are right just depends on witch one you call... Call him it's 52 call beav it's 45.... This seems a but odd to me and 45 is the lowest number he will take. Have cash to get a boat not that boat at that price.

Just found this ad for the boat at 29k


http://reading.craigslist.org/boa/2801633716.html

That's a GOOD price!!

just talked to the owner. that is a "false add the boat will sit and rot on the trailer for 29000 and will not move for less then 45,000"

i am waking away from this one. way to much crap!

Sorry I didn't realize that was a BS ad.

Sounds like the owner has a few too many personalities... walk/run!

il have one for sale very soon im redoing it hopefully by eraly summer if your intrested my # is 314 223 3935
Brett

That's too bad. Some people just don't get it. He will not sell that boat for 45k. Good luck with your search. Lots of deals right now and no need to deal with a bs seller.

http://newhaven.craigslist.org/boa/2802203445.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/2785305966.html

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/boa/2756507240.html

Is that Steve H's old Bullet in your avatar? Gorgeous boat.

Funny... I thought it was too, but jbraun says it is NOT. I believe Steve's had a different oval.

Looks Like one that sold from Weirton West Virginia? A while Back.

that first one is a NICE Bullet at a good price!

You need to check that one out Casey...Nicer than the one you were looking at a cheaper asking price!! That's a seller that's realistic.

yeah thats the one. Ohio west virginia border. I bought it last january from a typical shyster, motors were suppose to be fresh, blah blah blah. Getting new 540's built right now from Wesco racing engines. I read the thread on steveh's boat and its similar. He did a beatiful job on it. Mine was painted by Chris Mills in Holland Mi.

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nothing like a black boat awesome beast

Hey Brett, what do you have? Any pictures? Is it the red striped one that sold on here recently?

It was at loto it in the classifieds
Brett

Both of your boats have very distinctive looks and are really well done. :drink:

Was that the boat near Peculiar, MO?

That's 2 great looking bullets