CM619 - Switzer Craft Bullet - 30 inches boat model

Specification: Item CM619 - 30L x 6W x 9H Inches (76.2L x 15.2W x 22.9H Cm)

Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.
Custom features such as name plate or different paint schemes are available for additional charges. Please contact us for details.

Price: $ 3,243.00

Description:

The Switzer Craft Bullet is a legendary American racing boat, celebrated for its lightweight construction, sharp profile, and remarkable speed. Widely associated with mid-century powerboat racing, the Bullet became an icon of high-performance design, admired for both its competitive success and unmistakable silhouette.

This custom-made scale model is handcrafted upon request, using premium Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and carefully selected exotic woods. Built following the traditional plank-on-frame construction method, the model faithfully reproduces the aggressive hull lines, racing deck layout, and performance-oriented details of the original boat.
Each project requires approximately 4–5 months of meticulous craftsmanship.

Every curve and structural element is recreated with precision. Throughout the build, you will receive photo updates at each key production stage, allowing you to review and approve the progress:

1. Hull construction and planking
2. Deck detailing and racing structures
3. Final painting, varnishing, and finishing touches

Once completed and approved, the model will be securely packed in a custom wooden crate with reinforced protection, ensuring safe international delivery.

Available as a custom-made project only. To begin your build, please visit Custom-Made Projects.

History:

The Switzer Craft Bullet is one of the most iconic American performance boats of the mid-20th century, representing a revolutionary shift in speedboat design. Founded by brothers John and David Switzer in Ohio during the late 1940s, Switzer Craft quickly gained fame for pushing the limits of power, speed, and hydrodynamic efficiency.

The Bullet model, introduced in the early 1950s, became Switzer’s most celebrated design. Its narrow beam, lightweight construction, and distinctive sharp bow allowed it to achieve remarkable speeds compared to conventional wooden boats of the era. Built primarily from high-quality mahogany and marine plywood, the Bullet was engineered for racing rather than leisure cruising, making it a favorite among competitive boaters.

Switzer Craft Bullet boats dominated hydroplane and outboard racing circuits throughout the 1950s and 1960s, setting numerous speed records and earning a reputation for fearless performance. The boat’s aggressive profile and low freeboard reflected its singular purpose: speed above all else.

Today, the Switzer Craft Bullet is revered as a legend of American racing heritage. Original examples are highly collectible, while handcrafted replicas celebrate its bold engineering and timeless racing spirit. The Bullet remains a symbol of innovation, craftsmanship, and the golden age of wooden speedboats.