Coming out of a Basscat. Looking at an 07 20xd w/ 200 Merc. Any and all advice or things to look for appreciated.
Coming out of a Basscat. Looking at an 07 20xd w/ 200 Merc. Any and all advice or things to look for appreciated.
I don't think you will be happy with a 200. I wasn't
2013 20XD/ 250XS
Why not? Does it not perform on that particular hull?Originally Posted by rock2033
Imo u would want more speed that boat need a minimum of 225 because you will want more speed a 200 will top out in the 70s 225 mid 80's 250 mid 90's 300 over 100
2005 Stroker 2010-250pro xs
That 200 will be fine coming out of a basscat if thats all you can find
xpress x19, 200ho G2, aluminum sawtooth cut prop, paper sack tackle storage, ugly stik pro team, color c-lector
Im more concerned about rough water ride than speed. How is the stability at rest? Will I feel my partners every move on the back deck? I have no desire to go 80+ mph.
If you are looking for a very stable boat that eats up rough water but DOESNT go 80 there are better choices than a 20ft Bullet
A 21fter will be MUCH better in rough water, little more stable, and still run faster than most other boats
2021 Phoenix 920 Elite / SHO 250
Bullet 21XD / 250 XB (Gone to a great home in LA)
"There is no such thing as a bad day fishing!"
I've fished with my neighbor who has a 06 20xd with a 250 Merc. Roughest riding boat, in rough water, from a passenger's stand point I've ever been in. They're light enough you can tell when someone moves around in it also. Let's just say if you're not looking to do 80+ then like J Risco said above there are better options out there. That's just my opinion. A lot of people around where I live have bullets. All say the 21ft bullets ride a lot better, they're almost 22ft, 21'10" but I haven't yet rode in one so I can't comment on them.
Sounds like your neighbor needs some driving lessons if it rides rough
xpress x19, 200ho G2, aluminum sawtooth cut prop, paper sack tackle storage, ugly stik pro team, color c-lector
amen
My 20'er is not rough riding.
You may not want 80 now, but you will.
Been down this road.
2013 20XD/ 250XS
Do like I did and ride in one, see for yourself.
Bullet 21xrd Mercury 300xs
200 is like a Porsche with 4 Cyl.
2013 20XD/ 250XS
True. Granted, that 200 on a Bullet is much better than being on the much heavier boats, but why have a high performance boat if you don't utilize it. Besides psj706, once the speed bug bites ya, you'll want more power! As far as ride, Bullets are like Cadillacs.
2008 BULLET 21XD 2007 Merc 300xs
whats that 21XD run with 300?
2013 20XD/ 250XS
I would say this^^^^^^
2005 21XD W/ 2005 MERC 250XS BULLET TOTAL PERFORMANCE BOAT!!
Where you at in Tn, I'll give you a ride in my 21RDC with a 300XS, I live in central Arkansas
I appreciate the offer but I'm in E. Tn.
Like others here my buddy's talk crap about a bullet the ride and Fish ability told me I wasn't going to like it. Nether one of them ever Owned one or bin in one before. I got lucky and rex1 let me go drive and fish out of his and that's all it took.
Bullet 21xrd Mercury 300xs
I had a 20xd. The ride was just fine in rough water. You have to drive it different than the heavier boats. Trim up more and skip over the waves not down and plow. Ran one year with a Ranger owner as a co in the NC sound. Some of the nastiest water I have seen. Out going tide, wind blowing in. He said he was very surprised with the ride because of everything he heard about Bullets. He even mentioned we would have speared some of the waves in his boat. You have to learn how to drive the boat in rough water. Read the waves and be proactive not reactive. I am also a Bullet fan. I have been just about every boat brand out there. For fit, finish and performance I don't think there is a better boat.
Like a Cadillac in rough and a Lamborghini when you punch it! I'm playing in the mid 90's with my all around prop, but have a couple "speed" props a buddy has that I plan on testing for top numbers.
2008 BULLET 21XD 2007 Merc 300xs
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