Our latest Stiletto

[Cheetah Boats]

Thought this was one of Bobs best looking, pearlized grey, with red graphics, sweee...t looking boat, still owner-less? will post pics of the build

 

[Timmmmmy]

nice looking boat. what size motor is it getting?

 

[Tom Brown]

I'm sure they would be pleased to install any powertrain you wish.

 

[Cheetah Boats]

nice looking boat. what size motor is it getting?

Base is the Merc 357, 325 HP with Bravo 1, but we will wait until it sells, 383SS 400 HP is a good option!

 

[pronstar]

How does that hull handle the chop?
Seriously, not in salesman terms...is that tunnel hull like a nice V?
It can't pack air like a cat, can it?

 

[Timmmmmy]

Base is the Merc 357, 325 HP with Bravo 1, but we will wait until it sells, 383SS 400 HP is a good option!

what is the list of options included in price?

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Ive always loved those Stilettos. A friend of mine used to have one. Cant remember the motor he had but the thing ran pretty well and rode super nice through the chop. Aired out pretty damn well too. I think they are GREAT all around boats. Esp, the open bow like this beautiful example here.

 

[westair]

Base is the Merc 357, 325 HP with Bravo 1, but we will wait until it sells, 383SS 400 HP is a good option!

Is that faster than the 496ho ..... lighter?

 

[whiteworks]

Whats the fastest one of those hulls has gone? what power?

 

[Cheetah Boats]

How does that hull handle the chop?
Seriously, not in salesman terms...is that tunnel hull like a nice V?
It can't pack air like a cat, can it?

Rides great, but best when it comes from customer or someone neutral. I get compliments on its ride all the time! thanks post 7

 

[RiverDave]

Post # 9?

RD

 

[Cheetah Boats]

Is that faster than the 496ho ..... lighter?

Merc says package is about 170lbs lighter, almost same hp, (we have one in our 26 wildcat demo, when it was cool, it ran 70+ in a 26 deck, runs the wildcat mid 60's during the hot summer months, still not bad for a 26 deck, small block, hitting mid sixties! Heard Merc had removed the headers and now has 25 HP less but it's still about 4 to 5 k less than the HO package!

I think the best and most affordable way to go fast on a stiletto is a 383 stroker 350 HP , 4K less than the 383SS 400HP wait one season, then look into a Whipple or pro charger, should get you into the 80 range for a lot less?

Or my favorite, a large rubber band, stolen from the toy airplane technology, self winding, less moving parts....arty2:

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Post # 9?

RD

I think he meant to thank me on my comments on the Stileto's ride Dave. God! Cant I get some love around here!!



lol!

 

[Cheetah Boats]

Post # 9?

RD

OK Bob has told me in the past, hull is set up to handle 525 no problem, also have heard of many peps putting crazy HP in them, bob's told me way over 100, but I will ask him in the AM, also if someone was interested in mega HP and going fast, i personally wold sit down with Gary Lynch, as we are doing now on a 1086 HP Wildcat, and customize the layup. Not saying its not good, but with big HP, makes sense to plan it out. Will try and get some real numbers from Bob in the AM and post, so don't be a "quoting" me for now!

 

[Cheetah Boats]

I think he meant to thank me on my comments on the Stileto's ride Dave. God! Cant I get some love around here!!



lol!

me neither!

 

[RiverDave]

me neither!

I think you've been getting A LOT OF LOVE around here?

RD

 

[Cheetah Boats]

I think you've been getting A LOT OF LOVE around here?

RD

I'm used to defending my honer! guys here are great!

 

[whiteworks]

For the record, a freind of mine has had a 21 open bow Cheetah for about 10 years. We had a lot of good times on that boat with no issues. Talk about run hard and put away wet, this boat was the poster child for abused boats.

 

[Oz Dude]

What's the length of that boat from nose to the bottom of the transom?

How would you compare the handling characteristics of that hull to a Stoker 22.4?

Can you build it with a regular deck?

Thanks
Oz

 

[Cheetah Boats]

What's the length of that boat from nose to the bottom of the transom?

How would you compare the handling characteristics of that hull to a Stoker 22.4?

Can you build it with a regular deck?

Thanks
Oz

Length,, my spec sheet says 24' but will check in am,, as far as the stoker, will ask Bob in AM and post, Thanks Kevin

 

[DannyH]

What would that boat run price wise with the 383 SS?

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Just found out that the one my buddy had Bob build for him had the 496 MAG HO in it. Open bow walk through with some pretty nice blue tribal-like flames. I think 4 of us in, full of gas, in about 2' chop when it was still pretty new, we ran right at 75 on GPS.

My opinion, The Stileto is one of the best all around boats out there in the price range.

 

[Cheetah Boats]

What would that boat run price wise with the 383 SS?

Just to keep everyone happy here, i'll pm you, thanks Kevin

 

[RiverDave]

Just to keep everyone happy here, i'll pm you, thanks Kevin

You can say the price.. Board politics are funny business. LOL

If you post a build thread, and someone asks a price, it's ok to answer the question and share the information with the board as someone else is drawing the information out of you

If you post a thread and announce the price, then it becomes spam.. LOL Because you are "pushing" the information, instead of sharing it.. (make sense?)

Internet is kinda funny like that..

RD

 

[Cheetah Boats]

OK Bob has told me in the past, hull is set up to handle 525 no problem, also have heard of many peps putting crazy HP in them, bob's told me way over 100, but I will ask him in the AM, also if someone was interested in mega HP and going fast, i personally wold sit down with Gary Lynch, as we are doing now on a 1086 HP Wildcat, and customize the layup. Not saying its not good, but with big HP, makes sense to plan it out. Will try and get some real numbers from Bob in the AM and post, so don't be a "quoting" me for now!

Bob said for the warranty (10 years) it is rated for HO power, and yes we are getting 75-80's reported on just HO. But a lot of peps put blowers or higher HP aftermarket motors and do fine, it just voids your hull warranty if not layed up for your personal HP. For warranty to remain in place with lager than HO power, we need to determine HP and increase lay up, depending on your power, to ensure factory warranty remains, Bob said for "big" power , generally charges 1k more, not bad.

As far as numbers, Bob said he built one for a guy in Tucson, with large blower motor, runs 127 mph on GPS, another local is reporting 118mph to Bob.

If i go over 60, get slapped or dirty looks, so... it a mood point for me:thumbsdown

 

[RiverDave]

A 127mph Cheetah? that's gotta be the fastest Cheetah on gods green earth!

RD

 

[Cheetah Boats]

You can say the price.. Board politics are funny business. LOL

If you post a build thread, and someone asks a price, it's ok to answer the question and share the information with the board as someone else is drawing the information out of you

If you post a thread and announce the price, then it becomes spam.. LOL Because you are "pushing" the information, instead of sharing it.. (make sense?)

Internet is kinda funny like that..

RD

2010 Cheetah Boats, 24' Stiletto, Tunnel Hull, Boat Motor trailer, complete: U-design:boobeyes::boobeyes:

357 325 HP Bravo 1 34K
383 350 HP Bravo 1 36.5K
383ss 400 HP Bravo 1 40.5K
496 Mag 375 HP Bravo 1 41.5K
496 HO 425 HP Bravo X 44.5K

popular options:

Bimini color matched netted sumbrella $550
dual batteries, switch, wiring, $250
aqua step $450
boat cover, go to ebay! 160

everything else is pretty much included

Still waiting for someone to do that Victory Marine LS motor, 588 HP, full marinized motor, around 20K, weighs 300-400 lbs less!

Opps the HO packakage is 8K more than the 383350HP,, glad no one held me to it!

 

[Cheetah Boats]

A 127mph Cheetah? that's gotta be the fastest Cheetah on gods green earth!

RD

I bet if Bob was chasing you, you would hit 127

 

[RiverDave]

You ready to switch trailer guys yet? I'm telling you call my boy on the financing, and call my boy Trevor on the Trailers..

Andy on financing - 310-480-4285
Trevor on trailers - 714-329-3276

RD

 

[Cheetah Boats]

You ready to switch trailer guys yet? I'm telling you call my boy on the financing, and call my boy Trevor on the Trailers..

Andy on financing - 310-480-4285
Trevor on trailers - 714-329-3276

RD

Numbers down, calling now! thanks RD, Hey, why when I hit spell check, it tells me to: ignore, delete or change you? not nice!!

But seriously calling right now!

 

[RiverDave]

Numbers down, calling now! thanks RD, Hey, why when I hit spell check, it tells me to: ignore, delete or change you? not nice!!

But seriously calling right now!

We have a spell check?

RD

 

[HavasuHank]

:hmm

very nice

 

[BigQ]

I thought this one was sold? Can you do left hand steer..like a JETBOAT!

35k OTD with 383 350HP and a Bimini

 

[pronstar]

Do you think the 383 stroker with 400hp would run as fast - or maybe faster - than the 496 Mag HO?

How fast do you think this stroker combo would go?
And who builds these engines for you?
What kind of engine warranty?



What's your favorite color?
Favorite number?
How many fingers am I holding up
(Sorry for all the questions)

 

[WTRR]

I think he's talking about the Mercruiser Scorpion engines.The 383SS is a Scorpion Stroker.I helped a friend put one in his 24 foot Rinker cuddy this spring. He replaced his worn out 454 with it. Now he has a 24 foot cuddy that runs over 60mph...on GPS.

Only downside I saw with it was that you have to run 92 octane.

 

[pronstar]

I think he's talking about the Mercruiser Scorpion engines.The 383SS is a Scorpion Stroker.I helped a friend put one in his 24 foot Rinker cuddy this spring. He replaced his worn out 454 with it. Now he has a 24 foot cuddy that runs over 60mph...on GPS.

Only downside I saw with it was that you have to run 92 octane.

I thought that, too, but I'm pretty sure they stopped making it a while back.
It's no longer listed on their site, and everything I find is for remanufactured engines...?

 

[BigQ]

I thought that, too, but I'm pretty sure they stopped making it a while back.
It's no longer listed on their site, and everything I find is for remanufactured engines...?

This is the one he is talking about.

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,69423&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

I called and talked to Kevin about it last week, but to be honest I think for the money the standard stroker at 350HP is the way to go. Which is this one.

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,81930&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL



Although what you really want is the 525 with an ITS sportsman drive.

 

[pronstar]

This is the one he is talking about.

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,69423&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

I called and talked to Kevin about it last week, but to be honest I think for the money the standard stroker at 350HP is the way to go. Which is this one.

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,81930&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Yeah, but those engines are all reman's...

 

[RiverDave]

Still a merc motor with awrc warranty. They takemall the way down put forged pistons in them etc.. Then put them back together. I'd take the 6000 rpm / 400 horse reman'd motor over the 350 mag. Just my .02

RD

 

[ukxpat]

Yeah, but those engines are all reman's...

They don't sound like such a bad idea though...from the site:

"Get a full one-year warranty for all Mercury Remanufactured engines and components. Our warranty provides unparalleled convenience. Should you ever need warranty assistance simply visit any authorized Mercury dealer for full coverage of parts and labor."

 

[ukxpat]

Still a merc motor with awrc warranty. They takemall the way down put forged pistons in them etc.. Then put them back together. I'd take the 6000 rpm / 400 horse reman'd motor over the 350 mag. Just my .02

RD

Would you take the 383SS over the 496HO? Just wondering if the HO is worth the additional $3K?

 

[Cheetah Boats]

This is the one he is talking about.

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,69423&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

I called and talked to Kevin about it last week, but to be honest I think for the money the standard stroker at 350HP is the way to go. Which is this one.

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,81930&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL



Although what you really want is the 525 with an ITS sportsman drive.

Still have not got an answer from our merc rep, those stainless steel headers on the SS factory are sweet, the SS revs higher and sounds Kinda like an outboard taking off with that high rpm! but... our SS is in the 26 wildcat, 14 hours on demo, ss went into shop with a fuel injection problem:cry: But once all the bugs are worked out, I think it is truly a great HO replacement option, especially in the Stiletto! and smaller boats HO package is getting ridiculous, bad economy, so.. merc raises our prices??

Come on some one step up to this!

[video=youtube;FqoU9K5Qn_E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqoU9K5Qn_E[/video]

Here is more info on the 383SS

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/-383-Scorpion-Engine-94338506

Agree, 383 350 HP with the Bravo 1 best bang for buck! wait one season, then Whipple it!!! just let us know prior,thats is your plan! not sure HP but 450-500? sure someone else knows, going to give Dustin a call, pick his Brains, see if any one has pro charged or whippled the Merc 357 325 HP also, I get that package for almost $2500 less than the 383 (357 325HP), so might be worth looking into it for some inexpensive safe HP? I donoo?

 

[RiverDave]

Would you take the 383SS over the 496HO? Just wondering if the HO is worth the additional $3K?

We have a 377 Scorpion in my boat, and I've been pretty happy with it. I think the weight savings are worth the torque trade off between those two. Now between that and an Ilmore or something I'd take the ilmore.

Something to be said for the small block though is it is shorter then a big block which will = a little more interior room.

RD

 

[stokerwhore]

what kinda pistons are in that?

 

[Cheetah Boats]

Would you take the 383SS over the 496HO? Just wondering if the HO is worth the additional $3K?

the HO package is actually 8K more than 383 350HP 4K more than the 400SS

But for you, we will throw in the 1K!!!

From what I'm told, the only thing re-manufactured is the block, all new parts! 383's 357's. Can extend factory warranty up to 3 years! All backed by Merc!

Yeah, I almost got through middle school, missed the whole math thing? LOL:grumble:

 

[RiverDave]

what kinda pistons are in that?

In the Mag they are forged, in the old MPI's they are cast if memory serves..

is that what you were asking? In the 383 stroker deal they are forged.. If that's what you were asking.

RD

 

[ukxpat]

We have a 377 Scorpion in my boat, and I've been pretty happy with it. I think the weight savings are worth the torque trade off between those two. Now between that and an Ilmore or something I'd take the ilmore.

Something to be said for the small block though is it is shorter then a big block which will = a little more interior room.

RD

Good point with the weight savings and the smaller dimensions! Just keeping my options open for when/if the insurance co EVER get back to me!

 

[BigQ]

Yeah, but those engines are all reman's...

Same warranty as Dave said I don't see one problem with them. With the machining and testing Merc does they are just as good as new in my eyes.:thumbsup

 

[stokerwhore]

Still have not got an answer from our merc rep, those stainless steel headers on the SS factory are sweet, the SS revs higher and sounds Kinda like an outboard taking off with that high rpm! but... our SS is in the 26 wildcat, 14 hours on demo, ss went into shop with a fuel injection problem:cry: But once all the bugs are worked out, I think it is truly a great HO replacement option, especially in the Stiletto! and smaller boats HO package is getting ridiculous, bad economy, so.. merc raises our prices??

Come on some one step up to this!

YouTube - victoryLS2

Here is more info on the 383SS

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/-383-Scorpion-Engine-94338506

Agree, 383 350 HP with the Bravo 1 best bang for buck! wait one season, then Whipple it!!! just let us know prior,thats is your plan! not sure HP but 450-500? sure someone else knows, going to give Dustin a call, pick his Brains, see if any one has pro charged or whippled the Merc 357 325 HP also, I get that package for almost $2500 less than the 383 (357 325HP), so might be worth looking into it for some inexpensive safe HP? I donoo?

thats nice and all but there's other stuff out here.
caution: do not click this link if a) you are a gearhead at heart and B)dont have at least an hour to kill watching all the crazy vidoes at Nelsonracing.com
SBC? here yuh go
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/videos/injected/NRETV427SBC00HIGH.wmv

 

[Cheetah Boats]

Good point with the weight savings and the smaller dimensions! Just keeping my options open for when/if the insurance co EVER get back to me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqoU...p?p=322957#post322957&feature=player_embedded

Really curious to see what happens with your deal! Be more than glad to help you out!