Next boat---31 Cig.?
 

What can you tell me about them ?? Anything & everything...The good, The bad, The ugly ??? Always wanted a Cig. think a 31 might be "the one"

Thanx To Old. I know it wont be the fastest but.....I think Ive gotta have one ! Any idea what kinda power to get mid 70,s ??

I saw those pics !! Nicest one i have seen !! Im hoping he will jump on here, if not good idea to e-mail him. {still kinda new at this puder stuff .

From issue of 87 Boating mag.

food for thought , I'll be joining you for dinner :D

Thanx Nasty Habit !!! Yea iId look good behind the wheel of that one !!! Is that youres ? OK day shift anymore info ?? any nice ones for sale ?? Dog ass slow with 330s!!! thinking 500s might get me mid 70s ??? fresh water.

nope not mine..... was the sister ship to the test boat spec-ed above.... 500s' would be much more appropriate... they offered up to 650 hawks i believe...

I would buy a 31 Bullet again
 

The Good
Well-built heavy boat with a great ride. Will spank a lot of bigger boats in rough water. Unique looking, large cabin, not a boat you see everyday.

The Bad
It’s a heavy boat that requires more HP to go fast. Small cockpit.

The Ugly.
Not sure when the last one was built, most of the bullets I have seen have a black dash. If you want a modern looking cig you will need to update the boat.

Russ OSO member for Savannah is currently having new graphics put on his 31. Do a search on OSO for some pictures,

Not sure if you would consider this a good or bad thing. Lot’s of wind in your face because of the low fairing.

For mid 70’s I think you will need 525 HP. I got 78.4 out of mine with 550HP, supposedly the current owner put on new bravos and was running around 82.

Are the ones i see with white dashes redone ? Hate that black dash!! Anyone remember the thread..Somebody put 2" shorties on 31 picked up lots of MPHs?? Love to talk to that guy.

Mine was a 91. Dave Hunter painted my dash. I bet you could pick up some speed by raising the drives.

Hey Brad...do you know what happened to youre old one ? Not for sale is it ?;)

Have a 28 Cigarette and it's built like a brick house.
If you want a solid - heavy - great riding rough water boat -
Cigarette is the boat!

Good Luck!

AC

:D

Thanks AC....That is what I want! Plus the legend........I will find one sooner or later.

My old bullet was being brokered by TNT earlier this year.

I will look !! Thanx Brad.

Hay Dog,

Just get it DONE will ya!!! The river will be under 30 by Wednesday.... of what year I don't know:D

Whadya mean "just get it done"? Youre going with me to look at them!!!!!!:D :confused:

I HAD A 89 BULLET, SOLD IT TO 92, AND HE WON'T PART WITH IT. GREAT RIDE, AND IT HAD A WHITE GEL COAT DASH FROM FACTORY.

Got on TNTs site.......boat wasnt shown I E-mailed them.maybe Ill get lucky !!!


Cigarette.........Thats what everyone tells me !!!!:D

We were looking at Bullets last year- 'klaw' from the board gave us our first ride and up-close look at one. Hopefully he will jump in on your thread. His boat does 64 with 454 Mags (365hp)-terrific Cig and a great guy!!
They have a big cabin, and a few we looked at including klaws' had been updated to Gaffrigs including new panel. The notched transom does make a difference in speed and handling. Narrow your search to later models. The 2" shorter Imco does make a pretty big difference in top speed as well, but as with all boats with raised 'x', there are sacrifices at other speeds, including cruise and planing.
It is true that the boat is heavy and takes big power to go fast, but it has great rough water capability that will allow it to pass up a lot of other boats when it gets snotty.
It is unfortunate we didn't come up with one at the right price with the right power- I'd still own one if the right one came along. They didn't make a lot of 'em, and their owners tend to either keep them or ask top dollar when they sell.
I would opt for normally aspirated 540's on 1" shorter Imco's- built correctly they would be more reliable than supercharged engines and could get you the speeds you desire.
Make sure to get a survey done- some of the earlier years had a few issues with aft stringers and lower portions of the transom.

Good Luck on your search!

BIRDDOG

I E-MAILED YOU WITH SOME INFO ON TNT, LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP YOU...


ROD

Thanks Jafo,Cigarette.....Trying to stick with reliable,long running power {I am NOT a wrench!} I put alot of hours on a boat in a year.......Trying to stay away from blowers {Coolest things in the world,but....}

i have a few pics of the one i just refurbed i will post this eve and will tell you what i know about em and what kinda a speed i get. heading to the water now to run the boost on up to 5 lbs and see what i get. will scan some new pics and post more tonite!!!

Cant wait Boater 31 !!! Good luck with the 5lb Test!!!!!!!

Can't boat...let's go:) Can't boat!
I have 12 weeks vacation:D :D :D
I'll drive

I spoke to the weather gods and....................There will be NO boating for anyone untill i get my boat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about a real nice 1986 38' Flat Deck Cig?
T-625hp, SSM3A drives etc......
Mid $60s would take it!

Hey DJD. Dont think I havnt looked at youre boat a bunch of times!!! {Ive even commented on it a few times!} But a 38 is more than i think i need up here. If I was looking that big you & I woulda already talked!!!! Gotta love them flatdecks !!! Thanx & good luck:D I think the resale market is a bit slow now. Lots of boats have been around quite awhile.Im looking at the same 31s I saw back in Dec. when i started.

birdog, best of luck finding your new machine!
I just delivered my boat today to Ocean Performance in Old Saybrook for them to sell.
Have you called them for a 31? If not, try Chris @ 860 388-6000.
They usually can find anything if they don't have one there.
Dave

The bullet is a great boat, and with the right set up, can achieve great speeds. We have a completely re-rigged 1992, boat ran 78.6 GPS with 500HP and IMCO shorties. Tested today for first time with new 540/800SC, boat ran 70+ at 4000 RPM. Speeds after break in will be high 90's. Please feel free to call me with any questions, as we know these boats from top to bottom.

Thanks,

Stephen Emmons

Found one I want to look at.......May need to power it though...Totalmp..Do you have the 500s from youres?? that is about what i need speed wise. Too old. Ill end up spending as much as DJDs 38 on a 31 !!!! sounds kinda stupid but i just cant afford to power a 38 !!! {working stiff Ya Know!} The one i want to look at is on OSO Ads. Sounds like nice boat & straight up owner. couple more to look at also. Hope you guys dont get sick of me.I ask lots of questions!!!!!:D This is THE place for answers!!!

My thread got lost!!:mad: Im still looking

Dog

I came across this site awhile back, they have a couple of bullets listed. Don't know anything about them but thought you'd like the link anyhow..

http://www.midwestpowerboats.com/

Good luck!!

Thanx 283 Check! I have been eyeballing the one with the wild graphics for awhile....Kinda pricy but looks nice {Wild for my tastes also!}

Totalmp....Did you test it yet ?? How about the 500s,For sale ?? Anyone else with 500-550 hp. motors for sale??

Yep!! If my closing goes through on Fri. as planned,Me & Mack 312 are going to fly up there next weekend to look!!!1 Keeping my fingers crossed!!! Just dont know if I realy want those motors{Well I know I WANT them}:D