Which one would you order and why? Which motor and prop to go with it...
Which one would you order and why? Which motor and prop to go with it...
XRS or XRD, the SST just doesn't have enough deck for a 21' boat IMO. If I was strictly fishing, 250 Pro XS. Fishing and having fun, 300R
21xd with a sho , front deck is big enough for me , my last xrd I kicked rods overboard, xrs fishes the best it just doesn't handle as well as a xd , I don't do tournaments so I rather have a more nimble hull.
BULLET 21XRS 250 SHO
The XRD is a little faster. For me the XRS is a little more comfortable. I like the deck layout on the XRS.
If not fishing tournaments, the 300R is just barely enough.
If you want the best you left it off it would be a ss everything for myself, followed by the sst then xrd. After those move on to a 21xb lol. S boats fish more like the 21x boats with some awesome features but run like a 20'er with a 300 unless your fishing big trails limiting to a 250
That is a great question and only you have the answer. But I’m an old school Bullet guy and I just can’t shake the XD/XRD style boat. I’m very used to it. I’ve had a 20XD, and 21XD and a 21XRD. I just ordered another 21XRD with a 250 Pro XS. I just like the way they run/drive, fish and look. There is not a better looking bassboat in my opinion. But I can also see reasons to consider the other models Bullet makes.
Discipline is the key, if you can't hack it, pack it!
Love my 21xrs. Handles rough water very well. Take it to Erie on the reg. Plus its fast as heck. I have 300 Opti.
2014 Bullet 21xrs
2016 Merc Opti 300hp Serial #1E053115
I ran a 20 XD for a long time. 225. And 300xs motors. They are the hot rod boats. The SS and SST are the 21 ftrs that are pretty fast but fish like a 20ft boat. The 21XRD has a deck like a runway. But are not as fast but are real good for bigger water. My partner has ran the 21 XD and XRD for years. I have no experience with an XRS except for passing one once.
2020 Allison XB 21
Merc 300R
2018-SST Bullet
Merc 300R
Bullet 20XD
300XS DBR
Funny you would ask. The best I've ran was 87 with a hydromotive xob. I still need some seat time they drive a little different than a bullet. Started to make some runs on the river with a 31 max 5. But hit something right off the bat and Destroyed a prop, propshaft, driveshaft and a crank. Basically the motor. So I'm dealing with the insurance co. Formost , so far they have been very good to work with. I'm hoping Tim at Fast Bass can find me a new 300R.
2020 Allison XB 21
Merc 300R
2018-SST Bullet
Merc 300R
Bullet 20XD
300XS DBR
Wow, that kind of sux. Know what you hit?
Never saw it. But it was hard.
2020 Allison XB 21
Merc 300R
2018-SST Bullet
Merc 300R
Bullet 20XD
300XS DBR
And immovable.
Yes, it was the same motor. I wish my luck on no person ,lol first time it only had about 1.5 hours on it when I barely bumped a log. Screwed up the skeg ,unrepairable. This time it was in 20 plus ft of water. The way it cut the prop it seemed like it had metal on it. Whatever it was.
2020 Allison XB 21
Merc 300R
2018-SST Bullet
Merc 300R
Bullet 20XD
300XS DBR