Phoenix 721 to Bullet 21 SST?

[BigCranks]

My '99 21xd doesn't have any stress cracks. Been on ky lake for the last 10 yrs and Cumberland before that. Toting a 3.3 hammer on the back. My front deck is fine with me, usually keep 8-10 rods on the deck. Came out of one of the sleds and I'll never go back.

[falconpilot]

I'm not mad at all.. I expected some of you guys to attack me. It's almost funny how some of you guys act over a boat. It's a boat..I didn't slap your wife, or kick your dog! Everyone has a choice to like or dislike want ever they want.

Just because I had a bad experience doesn't mean everyone else does or did. OP asked opinion if someone who had done what he is thinking of doing. None of you guys attacking me have ownered a Phoenix and went to SST so how is your opinion any better than mine. I have and I passed on MY thoughts and my experiences. I didn't attack Bullet, I didn't lie about anything telling my experience or what happened.

I came on this exact forum months ago asking about Bullets issues before I bought my SST...it was crickets...everyone says they have no problems. Based on what YOU guys told me, I moved forward and bought the boat. Then when stress cracks show- well that's normal, especially on a white boat. I only wish someone on here would have had the balls to tell me that before I spent my money and it'd all been lot less surprise/issue for me.

Bullets are awesome boats! They've got to be one of best looking boats on the market. Great boats that could be made better if owners would speak up about the few issues. The manufacturer would hear you, improve what needs improving. But if you'll remain silent, keep silencing the few issues they have, they'll never address the issue. NO manufacturer will..

Best of luck to all.

[21XDC]

I'm not mad at all.. I expected some of you guys to attack me. It's almost funny how some of you guys act over a boat. It's a boat..I didn't slap your wife, or kick your dog! Everyone has a choice to like or dislike want ever they want.

Just because I had a bad experience doesn't mean everyone else does or did. OP asked opinion if someone who had done what he is thinking of doing. None of you guys attacking me have ownered a Phoenix and went to SST so how is your opinion any better than mine. I have and I passed on MY thoughts and my experiences. I didn't attack Bullet, I didn't lie about anything telling my experience or what happened.

I came on this exact forum months ago asking about Bullets issues before I bought my SST...it was crickets...everyone says they have no problems. Based on what YOU guys told me, I moved forward and bought the boat. Then when stress cracks show- well that's normal, especially on a white boat. I only wish someone on here would have had the balls to tell me that before I spent my money and it'd all been lot less surprise/issue for me.

Bullets are awesome boats! They've got to be one of best looking boats on the market. Great boats that could be made better if owners would speak up about the few issues. The manufacturer would hear you, improve what needs improving. But if you'll remain silent, keep silencing the few issues they have, they'll never address the issue. NO manufacturer will..

Best of luck to all.

Great post!

[Dan21XRS]

All of the Bullet decks feel a lot narrower than boats like the Phoenix 921, Ranger 520, etc. If you are used to fishing from one those it will be a big change going to a Bullet. If you are the type of guy who never puts rods on the deck it isn't a big deal. But when you put 6-8 rods up there they get in the way.

Came from a Stratos 210 Champion Elite to a 21XRS. Both my brother and I fish from the front deck with rods laid out. He hasn't complained yet... Dan

[happykamper]

All of the Bullet decks feel a lot narrower than boats like the Phoenix 921, Ranger 520, etc. If you are used to fishing from one those it will be a big change going to a Bullet. If you are the type of guy who never puts rods on the deck it isn't a big deal. But when you put 6-8 rods up there they get in the way.

Hey Adam, is that why Randy Oldfield has only one worm rod on the deck ? I asked him if he had a spinner bait or crankbait rod, he said there is no room for them in my boat, LOL.

[barbarian]

I’ve had more than a few boats and currently a 21xdc. It is a little narrower up front but the deck is so long that I can lay rods farther back so they are never in the way. And I’ve never noticed any lean whatsoever. I’m not a wide body fan, but some people are. That’s why they make different boats.

[cbp84]

I’ve had more than a few boats and currently a 21xdc. It is a little narrower up front but the deck is so long that I can lay rods farther back so they are never in the way. And I’ve never noticed any lean whatsoever. I’m not a wife body fan, but some people are. That’s why they make different boats.

Explain

[21XDC]

Wide body. Auto corrected

[Jackson Gore Ar.]

You can be the moderator LOL

Where will that take place, there isn’t even a Ballistic page here on BBC.......yet.

[Jackson Gore Ar.]

So is anybody gonna help him? By the way, you will love a sst. They are great boats, and are hand laid (no cookie cutters here). Go for it sir, you will love it.

[barbarian]

Explain

That's easy - blind with fat fingers

[WVBullet]

I'm not mad at all.. I expected some of you guys to attack me. It's almost funny how some of you guys act over a boat. It's a boat..I didn't slap your wife, or kick your dog! Everyone has a choice to like or dislike want ever they want.

Just because I had a bad experience doesn't mean everyone else does or did. OP asked opinion if someone who had done what he is thinking of doing. None of you guys attacking me have ownered a Phoenix and went to SST so how is your opinion any better than mine. I have and I passed on MY thoughts and my experiences. I didn't attack Bullet, I didn't lie about anything telling my experience or what happened.

I came on this exact forum months ago asking about Bullets issues before I bought my SST...it was crickets...everyone says they have no problems. Based on what YOU guys told me, I moved forward and bought the boat. Then when stress cracks show- well that's normal, especially on a white boat. I only wish someone on here would have had the balls to tell me that before I spent my money and it'd all been lot less surprise/issue for me.

Bullets are awesome boats! They've got to be one of best looking boats on the market. Great boats that could be made better if owners would speak up about the few issues. The manufacturer would hear you, improve what needs improving. But if you'll remain silent, keep silencing the few issues they have, they'll never address the issue. NO manufacturer will..

Best of luck to all.

Jim,
You did what you felt like you had to do. The disappointment with a new boat. But, you did very well with your new one. It’s a very good looking, sharp boat! Good luck with it.

[falconpilot]

Thanh you sir!

[Sleepy111]

You can be the moderator LOL

Lol, no sir not me. Any negative bullet comments or comparison and I would lock peeps accounts up. Falconpilot can be it, he will be the one answering his own post & giving himself praises anyways. J/K, had to yank his chain.

[Bullet 250]

Jim, can you post some pics?

[coolwhip]

Came from a Stratos 210 Champion Elite to a 21XRS. Both my brother and I fish from the front deck with rods laid out. He hasn't complained yet... Dan

Agreed...no issues for me thus far.

[falconpilot]

Todd,

Pictures of what?

Jim

[Dan21XRS]

The Ballistic... Dan

[falconpilot]

Still working on setup..


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[WVBullet]

I like those colors Jim. Anxious to see what you top out at. What pitch prop you running?