bravo 35 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 So I finally found a boat that was being looked after in the way that I would look after my own boat, so I bought myself an early Xmas present: Top speed is an estimated 78mph. Saw well over 60mph on sea trials, but was still accelerating and had to put gps down and hang on. Will dash-mount gps at some point and report back. Yehaa! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 extreeem man... enjoy your summer with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbolizard 38 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 That will be a heap of fun. 1850 Bullet is a great boat - good combo of speed, protection and useable space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexy beast 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Congrats....looks pretty fasssssssssssssssstt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 78mph holy shite. bad ass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 looks pristine, nice buy G. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Could fish off that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Oh my lord that is awesome. I'd put a tow bar on the M3 for that bad boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 NIce choice Graham but it looks nothing like the type of boat you were originally looking for. When's our first fishing trip, or won't you allow smelly old rods, bait, berley bombs etc on board? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 I bet that engine makes a sweet noise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 You're right Brian - not what I was originally after, but once I got a taste for this sort of boat (and realised that it was possible to get one with a moderate vee hull), then there was no looking back. Has foot throttle and trim controls on steering wheel = very easy to drive. Will be kitting out with a few extras in the new year - fixed VHF (handheld for now), the all-important stereo, a few cleats, etc for tying up (being a lake boat 'til now it has none), maybe a wake boarding arch. Have put the pre-requisite safety gear on board before anyone asks. Looking out the window of the office at the landing in Okahu Bay and wondering if an early knock-off isn't on the cards.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 So so badass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 hahaha awesome .. love the black cover for it, so miami vice launching on the boat ramp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 I give this two thumbs up. Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 711 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 'Stance' for the sea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moktar 7 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Very nice, looks like a really quick boat! Does it only have rope steering system? would have thought with 200hp it would have to be hydraulic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbolizard 38 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 Very nice, looks like a really quick boat! Does it only have rope steering system? would have thought with 200hp it would have to be hydraulic?The steering system is galvanised wire (no stainless allowed!) and is the only way to go with this type of boat. All the fastest outboard race boats run it. A few have power assistance at the helm, but they still run wire to the engine wings. It gives a level of feel and precision that hyraulic can't match. Hydraulic is easy to turn, but feels dead, and you need to feel what the gearbox and prop are doing in the water to be able to drive a boat like this fast. Hydraulic systems are ususally pretty scary on a boat this fast - there are a few around - my advice is watch someone drive it first before accepting a ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 The Haines 1900s I trialled before I bought this was hydraulic. But it topped out a shade under 50kts and the hydraulic was a dream. I think it was set up wrong to only get that much out of a 225. Under propped probably. Turbo is correct, it has Galv wire wing steering. It's pretty good. Owned for 48hrs now and been out twice. Once on a shakedown run with a mate up the western Waitemata, and then out to Motuihe this afternoon with three attractive young ladies from last night's night on the town. Was sunny when we left, but pissed down on the way home, raindrops like bullets. All arrived back soaked but with grins a mile wide. I love this thing already. Less than 20 minutes from Okahu Bay ramp to on the beach with our feet up in Wharf Bay at "cruising" speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted December 22, 2011 mean ... any tests in rough water ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Not really. Ferry wakes and some slight chop, but it's actually surprisingly dry and soft ride. On very flat water there is some slap as it sits up on the pad, but in chop the vee cuts through most of it. Awesome spray deflection from the bow - like a knife. And it spends a lot of time in the air (thinks it's a plane) and air is pretty soft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 I know nothing about boats, but that looks really cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbolizard 38 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 ... And it spends a lot of time in the air (thinks it's a plane) and air is pretty soft Remember there is also a two second rule for boating. If you are in the air for more than two seconds, landing is going to hurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted December 23, 2011 Standing is always more comfortable than sitting down in a boat... a real boat ... Nice ski trolley though Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
