Switzercraft Bullet replica with Mercury 65 hp Hydroplane

[hpjunky70]

Very nice!

[DrPilotRedC]

I see you have a sweet 16 too.

[4ucarlosmurphy]

BEAUTIFUL BOAT, LOVE THE MERC.

[donaldspinelli]

Your boat is beautiful! I am building a wooden boat about the same size. I would really like to know what kind of plywoods you used on the deck. Are they different light and darker plywoods or was the shade difference done with stain? Thank you. Don

[thebakuman77]

thats so cool

[RushmoreGerleve]

Sounds like Johnny Winters to me?

[kiiiro]

wow its big and beautiful and red and white and it looks fast....nice job. :)

[Robbertdelange]

Look's realy nice!. but i think it can go way faster if you raise your engine. The rpm can raise pretty much

[nstriglia]

why does your build look different from the study plans? I have also found another very well documented build on line and that one looks like the study plans. I personally think yours looks better. Could you please explain..Thanks and what a great job on this build

[stiantiger]

Love your work! It's a diamond,and the engine looks stunning to!! Thumbs up from a wooden boatbuilder from Norway!!=)

[maze123a]

i have a 1987 switzer craft 21 foot with a 350 mag inboard outboard i just got it for free it is my first switzer of 9 boat and i cant find any thing about it i know that the mother fucker flys though.... message me if u have one or no about them

[ineedadoctor11]

my grandpa has one with a 55 merc

[superpizzaboy7]

how do you fasten the wood pieces together? im new to this

[laxguitar50]

wow yeah your one hack of a craftsman like njmudpuppy said i think i found a project to look forward too

[njmudpuppy]

very cool..... looks like your one heck of a craftsman

[bubbabouyi]

awsome

[Mr121heybaby]

where did you find that old merc?

[KAZOOU2]

Great music, I love Johnny Winter

[dennisvanderbent]

Nice boat!

[sexysizesix]

Hell of a nice boat.Thanks.

[ebbuilder2010]

This is great! Can you share where you got the plans?

[r1ck0o]

@ebbuilder2010

Do a search on ebay or Google for Switzer bullet.

[michaelklimovich]

how much did it cost to make it

[r1ck0o]

@michaelklimovich about 3,000,,,I used all mahogany wood.

[gitaargast1995]

nice boat! but one thing i dont like, is the wood colour, it is nice, but I would paint it black and white.

[GSRGOPEDRIDER247]

that's cool!

[mouseboy677]

nice work that inspired me and my dad so now im gonna make one

[r1ck0o]

Thanks! Its a fun boat,,,and not to hard to build.Rick

[arionbarbarion]

:) !!!! that thing is beautifull ! nice work.

[swarne8]

looks like a runabout i didnt see the air traps for hydroplane capabilities, I enjoy the lower unit mods ; )

[r1ck0o]

I dont know the actual weight but its pretty lite with out the motor...maybe 200 lbs.I need to do another video with the prop and exhaust mods that I have done,its running pretty good now.Rick

[jumpfreak666]

how heavy is this boat?

btw: nice boat and motor!

[gump54]

that is NOT a hydroplane!!!!

[r1ck0o]

Its the bracket with 3 holes in it mounted on the front of the engine,I used a zero feed back cable, do a search for switzer Bullet and you will find where to buy the plans.

[inagod]

I know little about boats,but i see a thing of beauty,very nice

[rangerbass519]

That's gorgeous! Great job dude!

[Skoontzenator]

First picture was my dad working on his KG-7 and my mom sitting on the pier! Great job

[r1ck0o]

amazing! Small world isnt it.

[hugger97z]

great job on the boat !!! love it !!!

[SeaRay270sundeck]

Where did you get the plans from? I recently built a 8 ft hydroplane from glen l.

[y2kxj]

ausome boat

[alexmansuroglu]

yuo should do a walk around video of this boat its so nice

[alexmansuroglu]

how long did it take to build and how much to make 1?

[r1ck0o]

It took about 6 months...around $ 3000.00 in materials and $1000.00 in the motor.Rick

[blackjuice007]

very cool project,,,really love the fine intricate work you put into it...cool!!!!

[joshnietzsche]

Great job!

[Skoontzenator]

The very first picture of the baby bullet is my dad, Chuck Schwab changing his propeller. The lady with her back to the camera is my mom!

Circa 1955 picture....Great job on the boat!

[r1ck0o]

45 to 50 MPH if the wind is blowing right....have a few things to try this winter.

[bokusman]

Amazing coicidence (the Aussie connection). What speed do you get out of it? It looks great.

[r1ck0o]

Hello Mate,

My Mercury 65 hp is a 1967 with a 1958 Mercury Mark 55 midsection,lower unit and a 1991 Mercury 50 hp clamp assembly with power trim,the original was to heavy and big for the boat,BTW I purchased plans for the boat from a mate that lives in Australia.

[fondled]

Gday Mate, another aussie here! I have to give proper respect, what an amazing bit of craftmanship, i would love to undertake something similar where i build it over a few years in spare time to releive the stresses of life, maybe i should ask you for details on how to get hold of the plans for something similar, you have inspired me!

[r1ck0o]

Hey Mate,An Aussie made the plans...do a search on the web for classic wood boat plans,Thanks for the compliments Have Fun! Rick

[junkman6261]

@r1ck0o Can you send me the contact info so I might could get a set of plans? Thanks. Nice boat by the way.

[bokusman]

Hi

Check out my 65hp 1964 merc same colour as the one in this vid. I'm in Melbourne Australia and painted it about 8 years ago. What's the story on yours? Regards DD

[r1ck0o]

Thanks! It sure is a lot of fun!

[jeff55v]

Very nice! I love the look of the 'ol Switzer's! Beautiful boat.