The extended front deck houses two big rod lockers with foam padded lids and a carpeted step-up that opens to reveal a huge center storage box. Floor space is substantial and a good size rear deck sports a divided 30 gallon livewell and two storage boxes, all with aerodynamically contoured lids. The large utility compartment can hold up to four batteries and a 36 gallon fuel tank. The sleek driver's console facilitates maintaining precise control of the boat at high speeds and it includes Teleflex hydraulic steering and finger trim. Beede gauges are positioned for instant readout.
Bucket seats have excellent back and lateral support.
The hand laid 21XD features a balsa core sandwiched between glass laminates for structural strength and rigidity. Kevlar is used in high stress areas such as the running pad. The end result is a hull that weighs quiet a bit less than other 22 footers, yet doesn't sacrifice structural integrity. Or at least until the gas tank runs dry. When we climbed aboard Bullet's new entry, the 20XF, President Bill Hill cautioned us about burying the throttle.