Ballistic .223 walkthrough - Best Bass Boat Ever!!!!!

From Ballistic's service to the quality and features, Ballistic Boats knock it out of the park with their bass boats!
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[@kevinsnelling5930]

Great video! Thanks for the walk through! Slick looking boat!

[@austinbfishing7362]

Thank you Kevin! I love it!!

[@joeydavis5751]

Very nice , thinking about buying one. FYI bass cat and a couple others have been vacuum infusing for many years, by far the strongest way to go, I think ballistic is the next bass cat / Allison family owned non big box boats of the future!!!

[@JohnnyJenkins]

That’s good to know thanks for sharing

[@georgeadcock2347]

I really like the look of this boat. Really cool how inside of compartments are powder coated . Glad to hear customer service is great. Bullet service is really lacking. Website hasn't been updated since like 2016.

[@austinbfishing7362]

George Adcock glad you like it, I really can’t believe how much ballistic has went above and beyond to keep me on the water!

[@thechestnutking736]

I watched a walk through of the Bullet plant on you tube yesterday and a Bullet rep claimed that Ballistic and Blazer was a splash of their hull. I already knew that of Blazer and I’m sorry this was the first time I’ve ever heard of a Ballistic.

[@l8tapex]

so was Dominator ( Legend), Bumble Bee.

[@MrDUY]

No rod and reel needed. The fish will jump into that boat just to chill!!😀

[@austinbfishing7362]

Hahah I’ll take what I can get!

[@davidgibson4124]

Austin how do you like the ballistic now that you have used it ? Would u buy another one I was looking at them .I just not sure of there live wells?

[@uncleandysfishinb]

How do you like the 250R on your 223? Why did you go with the 250R over the 250XS?

[@JohnnyJenkins]

I’m curious on this also!

[@atlas-x5717]

Nice boat. Make sure all your nuts and bolts are tight and check your bushings on your power poles all the time.👍🏼What’s the boat weigh?

[@austinbfishing7362]

Thanks! It’s around 1600.

[@charliehustle2591]

What a dream rig.

[@austinbfishing7362]

I own it and still dream about it! Ha

[@scttchrm8515]

Thanks for the video. I have been hearing about this boat brand but never seen one.

[@austinbfishing7362]

scttchrm they are something to talk about! Thanks man

[@Michaelpruis]

Beautiful boat, if you suddenly want a triton I'll trade you ;)

[@austinbfishing7362]

Thanks man!

[@austingrant7728]

Nice boat man!

[@austinbfishing7362]

Thanks man!!

[@samanthaforney7126]

Are you in Hermiston Oregon? I was wondering if that was the Columbia behind you?

[@austinbfishing7362]

that is the Columbia!

[@samanthaforney7126]

@@austinbfishing7362 Nice! I used to work at Hanford outside of Richland. My former spouse lived in Hermiston when we met.

[@23KCOutdoors]

Nice bro good to meet ya seen ya comment on a good buddy’s upload so I came over to hit u with the follow

[@austinbfishing7362]

You know I’ll reciprocate, thanks!

[@johnnyhelems5296]

Iconic has a starting battery that will work with the Mercury

[@austinbfishing7362]

I’ll have to check them out!

[@bradleyrussell1973]

My only concern is how close those talons are together. They should be as far apart as possible for more efficient holding ability.

[@austinbfishing7362]

You are right, but with the design in the back I’m not sure how you could get them out farther without mounting them directly to the boat. Not my favorite having them right next to the motor but they still hold me fine

[@justinkeckhaver8199]

So if Bass Cat made a powered canoe...

[@leongoorbachan3822]

What pitch and size propeller are you running and what speed are you getting

[@austinbfishing7362]

I’ve got a 29P and 28P Bravo 1. Fastest solo with all my gear was 83, and fastest with 2 is 79. Weather depending obviously

[@leongoorbachan3822]

What a beautiful boat that is

[@tnbass2833]

Reminds me alot of a bullet bass boat.

[@miketyree9188]

HMMMM, looks like a Bullet! whats up with that? Like just like my 21XDC. nice boat anyway!

[@mikedavis1721]

Nice boat almost as nice as a ranger

[@stevenlilly550]

What is the boat rated for in. Horse power will it take 300

[@austinbfishing7362]

Unlimited I believe! They have a few of them running 400R’s!!!

[@jimsnow2563]

Explain the lithium jumper for me? Great review of the boat. Never really heard much about this brand.

[@austinbfishing7362]

Thanks Jim, the portable jump starter? Not sure what you are asking about, let me know 👍

[@jimsnow2563]

@@austinbfishing7362 that’s it.

[@austinbfishing7362]

@@jimsnow2563 I looked at a bunch of reviews and testing on different jump starters and found this one to be good Audew Upgraded Car Jump Starter. I was running my cranking battery dead all the time early this season and this was a life saver. Really impressed and it’s on Amazon

[@amendment2711]

Did I miss this coat of the boat?

[@braxtonbreedlove3867]

How much they cost with all the stuff added

[@austinbfishing7362]

If you DM me I can send you a pricing sheet, boats can vary a lot depending on options..

[@griffinman2337]

Just need that second console!

[@austinbfishing7362]

Got more room without it! They will Make the second console for them as well..

[@thebasswicker6294]

No you don’t one is fine

[@eagle5720]

What is the cost of that boat?

[@jessecooper9795]

How has your cranking battery died multiple times already?

[@austinbfishing7362]

The batterie was just not that good, I didn’t get an expensive cranking battery. Also that hummingbird is a power hungry unit..

[@jessecooper9795]

@@austinbfishing7362 I run the same unit and then some. Hate to say it, but you'd be much better off running an optima or odyssey gel celled cranking battery. Been running the same one for 3 years and never has went dead. Surprised your electronics are hooked the cranking battery. Switch them over to the lithium and you shouldn't ever have to worry about any problems there.

[@austinbfishing7362]

@@jessecooper9795 thanks man, I’ve been wanting to switch them over all season to not be on the cranking battery but fishing kinda got in the way of that project and this off season I’ll switch the units to a different battery.

[@jessecooper9795]

@@austinbfishing7362 no prob. Only takes a little bit of time lol. Definitely recommend you switching out that lead cell battery to a gel celled optima.

[@alphacapo]

@@austinbfishing7362 buy a deep cycle and use it for your cranking battery That way the graph doesn't kill the battery Trust me it'll be fine. Just make sure it's got more CCA capability than the motor needs. (Buy the strongest battery that fits in the tray.) Problem solved

[@mountainbiker6098]

nice boat but i guess you never rode in a Vexus.

[@mariodepiero]

How does that bad boy handel the bit water?

[@austinbfishing7362]

I run big water all the time in it, it is my favorite ride in rough water that’s what made me want it!

[@mariodepiero]

@@austinbfishing7362 I fished Boardman with 503 and when I saw it I wondered how it would do with how low the draft looked. You definitely kicked some butt!

[@LocalAngler]

Bro! You are famous KZbinr!

[@austinbfishing7362]

Bro! My boats a famous KZbinr!

[@bassdojo]

How much is it out the door? Warranty?

[@austinbfishing7362]

I’ll get you a quote! Lol

[@alphacapo]

Way too fucking much. Tournament guys have raised the prices on these boats so much. A guy that just bass fishes ....wants a nice boat.....but doesn't need a 12k trailer 20k in electronics 3k in trolling motor and batteries. Power poles . 25k motor 4$ premium gas. Nobody even builds an affordable bass boat anymore that's made of fiberblass. Sorry for the rant. But 10 yrs ago you could buy an excellent condition 10 yr old used champion bass cats gamblers or ranger ..beable to get a clean ass boat 19 footer with a 200 for 15k or less. Fast forward to 2021 and the same shit that's now 10 yrs older is 20k plus.

[@rmoneill4545]

good job thanks

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

Where do you take it if you need service under warranty?

[@austinbfishing7362]

A dealer or for me I live 3 hours from Ballistic so I can take it directly to them.

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

@@austinbfishing7362 That's the problem I have with them. They have two dealers and neither are anywhere close to me. So I would have to drive to Idaho or Tennessee, or go pay somebody to work on one and get reimbursed. Maybe one day they'll have more dealers. Just really tough when you're talking about that kind of money in a bass boat which is just something that breaks.

[@jimmycline4778]

Why is this boat shaped exactly like my Bullet?

[@austinbfishing7362]

They are both bass boats yeah man!

[@Kdavis8377]

Not sure but at 22ft 3 inches it’s bigger

[@nickfountain8420]

It is a similar look to a Bullet in my opinion also. The seats look like what Champions used to use. Would be curious the weight of the boat for the fishing stability of it. 94" beam is not super wide like alot of the boat manufacturers are going now. I've got a little 180 Blazer (cheap Bullet copy), and it's not too stable while fishing, but I'm used to it now.

[@austinbfishing7362]

@@nickfountain8420 The seats are made by the same manufacturers as the champion seats. As far as the width goes I don’t notice it being unstable at all while fishing. I think the narrow-ish beam lands way better than a wider boat. Just from my experiences 👍

[@nickfountain8420]

@@austinbfishing7362 I agree that narrower would be better for stability, but what's the weight? Good looking boat, just don't think people need to think they can have fast and fishability. Your going to give up one or the other? The weight equals fishing stability, more weight, more fishing stability. My 18' Blazer is roughly 1200lb's. Narrower beam (88"), but still not stable, due to the lightweight.

[@johnwolff1043]

Torquemaster or Sportmaster lower unit?

[@austinbfishing7362]

Hey John Wolff, pretty sure I had the sports master when I first got the boat but ended up switching to the torque master.

[@toddspindler6059]

Why the switch? Did the sport master give up on you? It’s time for me to get my new boat, I’m always considering newer companies and just basically something different from the crowd.. I always wrestle with what to get because I’ve got this issue with going fast 🤷‍♂️... I don’t drive fast everywhere,just if I need it, I’ve got it kind of thing.. But on the other hand I need a good ride and everything to be solid because I work from my boat 7 days a week basically... Guiding full time along with up coming season fishing the Toyota Series and Centrals and Eastern Bass Master Opens.. I’ve got several questions about this boat as in the next 2 weeks I’ll be purchasing my up coming season boat....I’m coming out of a Phoenix 920... Are these boats expensive like the birds? Naturally I have certain things I have to have like most anglers...This boat with 36v Ghost,two 16” and a 12” pan-optics, blades,(1) lead cranking and (4) lithium’s because of what units like that pull, just if you were wondering why some many batteries.. lol..Is all this doable for a 100k budget.. I’ve very interested in these rigs.. Could you private message me on like my instagram so I can give you my number? If you don’t have the time or don’t feel like bothering with it I totally understand..It’s all good.. I know everybody’s not like that just willing to call so random stranger.. Whatever cool.. Thanks for posting this nevertheless.. This company should really appreciate it.. Great job........ @spinwspindler Thanks

[@austinbfishing7362]

Todd Spindler I’ll get ahold of you and talk to you about it!

[@thebasswicker6294]

You should let me come fish with you

[@terryogletree2128]

No built in bottle opener or vieeenee dispenser ?

[@austinbfishing7362]

😂

[@kennyb7883]

um...they ALL use tons of vacuum during hull construction and have been for a while now.

[@ronniejohnson3781]

WOW Ballistic went above and beyond, 83mph in a 22ft 3in with a 250hp. Yet basscat claims to be the fastest with a 22ft with a 450 that goes 83😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sstatic6093]

There is know excuse for u not to win any tournaments lol. Have u fish any tournaments with Mark Daniels or Brian L yet?

[@austinbfishing7362]

No excuses man! I wish, Brian and Mark are some cool dudes I would love to fish with or against them!

[@HellaBass]

*Sikk Ride!*

[@austinbfishing7362]

🔥🔥🔥

[@bassparker8594]

🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽💨💨💨💨💨💨zoom zoom

[@austinbfishing7362]

🔥🔥💪

[@bcwrye6707]

Camera needs to improve. When you are looking in a tank of any kind, we need to be able to look in and see what you are talking about.

[@reillymohrmanns3704]

Imagine that thing with a 300

[@SigOhSig]

Basscat was the first to bag/vacuum their bass boats

[@Kdavis8377]

BassCat doesn’t vaccum infuse the entire boat.

[@SigOhSig]

@@Kdavis8377 I have only seen pics from ballistic doing their hulls.

[@Kdavis8377]

@@SigOhSig They do the entire boat. Hull and Top cap.

[@Kdavis8377]

Another cool thing about these boats is there isn’t a single piece of jagged fiberglass anywhere. Even the battery compartment is finished fiberglass. If you’ve ever rolled around in a compartment working on something you’ll appreciate its importance, lol. These boats are special. Well built in ever sense of the word. Just got news of a .223 with a 300 Merc Racing that hit 103MPH with clever prop. That’s MOVING In a 22ft bass boat.

[@SigOhSig]

@@Kdavis8377 that's moving for any boat

[@warrenrayledbetter9957]

"Best Bass Boat Ever." You do realize that every single bass boat manufacturer says this. Right?

[@austinbfishing7362]

I am not a manufacturer, I am saying this as a user.. but yeah they do all say they are the best

[@anthonypropst1818]

Curb Rash! Ouch! lol The list of people who have NOT done it is shorter than the list that HAVE done it. Join the club. lol

[@LunkerHunter15]

Doesn’t have a built in ruler. Or live well pumps.

[@austinbfishing7362]

Hit does have live well pumps.. but you are right no built in ruler.

[@LunkerHunter15]

@@austinbfishing7362 Gotcha. The Ballistic I was in didnt have livewell pumps 😂

[@austinbfishing7362]

@@LunkerHunter15 they might not have had them or they didn’t know how to use them. They use reversible pumps on the recerc pumps. Good question to ask them

[@scottfrazier131]

Have you had an issues?? Lol

[@austinbfishing7362]

With the boat no, but with some of the accessories I had put on the boat yes. Like that NOCO charger has had banks go out on it twice. I broke my Mega 360 a couple weeks ago, I should have bought a BoatLogix mount for the 360..

[@tgardner866]

The boat looks good. But to say that is the "best ever" is a tall claim that needs to be backed up with some hard data that separates this boat from any other new boat. They all look god these days. Where is the innovation? What is Ballistic doing that is trend setting? Don't get me wrong, Im not hating on the boat itself. I would have liked to see more data to match the title of the video. Happy fishing.

[@JB-pg6ju]

Hey guys check out my new bass boat. You know, the one I paid $120,000.00 for. I know it cost as much as a house but at least its cool looking and its 3300 psi hull is tough and my rods aren't getting scratches in the rod box. And I don't mind eating Oscar Meyer lunchables for the next 20 years...pffttt...

[@JenkinsVisualProduct]

#miserabletroll

[@theduffster2581]

Probably around 100k ??? Yikes 😳

[@austinbfishing7362]

It’s under 100k.. it’s not far of from any other big name bass boat. You just get a lot more bang for your buck

[@theduffster2581]

@@austinbfishing7362 I’m looking at a 20 foot Phoenix with a 250 for around 70k loaded can’t justify another 25 k or so plus many Phoenix dealers around me 👍🏻 it is a good looking boat though 👍🏻

[@austinbfishing7362]

@@theduffster2581 I’m not trying to sell this boat! I just put it out there for people to see, I don’t want everyone to have one! I gotta be faster than someone! Lol

[@theduffster2581]

@@austinbfishing7362 gotcha lol 😂

[@jasonw500]

I could afford this if, I quit eating, quit driving, quit using electric, sell the house, sell all my belongings, get divorced, give the kids away, mmm let's see what else? Seriously, very nice boat, but wow what a price tag. 115k?

[@austinbfishing7362]

Seriously made me laugh! It was more like 80k, so you can keep the electric on maybe just give one of the kids away?

[@jasonw500]

@@austinbfishing7362 congrats. Beautiful boat man. Shout out from Missouri. Tight lines brother!!!

[@jimmycline4778]

You can own a super clean used Bullet with a 250 and a used nice Stroker with a 300 for 80k and have 5 to 10k left over!

[@terryogletree2128]

Sell BOTH kidneys

[@haydensmith9985]

ain’t nothing to an allison

[@austinbfishing7362]

I wouldn’t say it’s nothing. I’m not here to hate on other boats though just was putting out info on my ballistic since not many people have them yet.

[@jimmycline4778]

Allison’s are fast, but they don’t make them with shiny sparkly gel coat, and they are kind of ugly! 🤭

[@stevenbates5921]

no...... not best boat ever...... better get you a Bass Cat son!