Description:
The Switzer Craft Bullet is an icon of American high-performance boating, born from a relentless pursuit of speed and innovation. Designed to dominate straight-line racing and push technical limits, the Bullet became legendary for its sharp profile, lightweight construction, and uncompromising focus on performance. It represents a turning point where engineering precision met raw adrenaline on the water.
This custom-made scale model of the Switzer Craft Bullet is handcrafted upon request using premium Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and carefully selected exotic hardwoods. Built using the traditional plank-on-frame construction method, the model precisely captures the aggressive hull form, streamlined deck layout, cockpit details, and unmistakable racing character of the original boat.
Each project requires approximately 4–5 months of meticulous craftsmanship. Every line, angle, and surface is shaped with absolute accuracy to preserve the Bullet’s dynamic proportions. Throughout the build, you will receive detailed photo updates at each key production stage for review and approval:
1. Hull construction and planking
2. Deck detailing, superstructure, and interior elements
3. Final painting, varnishing, and finishing touches
Once completed and approved, the model is securely packed in a custom-made wooden crate with reinforced protection, ensuring safe international delivery.
More than a model, this is a distilled expression of speed, ambition, and mechanical daring—frozen at full throttle in handcrafted form. Step into Custom Made Projects and let performance history take shape on your horizon.
History:
The Switzer Craft Bullet is an iconic American performance boat that emerged during the mid twentieth century, a period defined by innovation and speed on the water. Developed by Switzer Craft, the Bullet reflected a new approach to powerboat design, focusing on lightweight construction and racing inspired efficiency.
Designed for high performance, the Bullet featured a narrow hull and sharp lines that allowed it to cut cleanly through the water. Its design prioritized speed, agility, and precise control, making it popular among racers and enthusiasts who valued raw performance over luxury.
As powerboat racing gained popularity, the Switzer Craft Bullet became closely associated with competitive boating culture. It represented technological progress and fearless experimentation, standing apart from traditional runabouts with its aggressive stance and purpose driven form.
Today, the Switzer Craft Bullet stands as a defining landmark in American performance boating history. Cherished by collectors and racing enthusiasts, it embodies fearless innovation, uncompromising speed, and the timeless allure of a design created to challenge boundaries and redefine what a powerboat could achieve on the water.