However the cost associated with the blind, and trailer make the 2 ft longer 1838 23hp more expensive than the 1644 27hp rig. Mikuni carb not getting fuel. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. Crawfish. If you want to swirl wine and stay in a room where politics and investment diversity are. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. Don't know specifics on a mudbuddy, but 600 sounds way on the high side for a clutch and they are very reliable unless there is another issue in the drive somewhere. 1846 GTB & 35 GTR. MMT Member. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. I built a mud boat to run shit over, that's also why I bought a mud motor! Seems like a inflatable boat defeats the purpose of a mm. Then, after your warranty runs up, call Will or Marcus to get heads done. Two corner boxes. The run in the morning we moved a very good pace even in the deeper more open water. You may have to register before you can post: click the. A few of us are thinking about making a 3 day hunt at pass a loutre for our first time within the next few weeks. Sparkleberry duck run. MMT 1000 Club. Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:21 amJoined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:25 am. I went to the Northwest Sportshow today and there was an Aquatraction booth. They look pretty well engineered and built. Sparkleberry "duck run" to benefit Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge!!!Annual fundraiser for Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge10,205 The duck run. Location: Muscatine, Iowa. Good luck. Personal preference. a 20'x44'' skiff runs well with a 27kholer. Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:42 am. Ok motor guys I got a condition going on I thought I burnt a exhaust valve but I pulled both heads and valves they look fine,no holes chips or Burt metal but the dam thing just recently started popping and shooting a 3 inch flame @. Touch both exhaust outlets where it comes out of the head. Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:58 pm. It's a fine looking boat and you sure run it in a lot of different areas. You can check/eliminate the harness as a cause by taking off the cowling and disconnecting the spade connectors at the coils. yea a terminal kill switch works in a normal open position and when you pull the cord it closes the circuit grounding the coils out, killing the engine. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. The turn around time was longer than I wanted (middle of duck season) and Nick had access to a worked Reaper. MMT 1000 Club. 51. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor. Which like stated above use to be borderline "fast". Just make sure you run the right spring in it. I think a 23 should be around 4000 out of the water and 37-3800 in the water. He was a Kansas boy, skilled with rifle, good in the woods, had played 4 years of college football, worked in the oil fields, and was a pre-packaged bad-ass. Being its fuel injected doing a head job and exhaust will be tricky with not being able to dial in the fuel injection like you can with a carb, of course more air in means more fuel. My guess. Anyone have one? Looking at getting one for a carstens canvasback. Location: S-Ville, LA. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. 58 after tax. MMT 1000 Club. Posts: 35. Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. Posts: 4820. I just got a 2010 35 hd mud buddy on a 1652 alweled boat with a 5 foot deck. Location: Lake Jackson, TX. And to further clarify, I hunt the White River Bottoms in AR. Take it out and clean it, or cut the plunger off and reinstall, or fill the hole with a short ss bolt. Engine sounds good--but i don't have a tach yet so i'm not certain how many. Nor is it a fund raiser for anything, but I have leftover Flyway hats I'll let folks have for $25 and a sticker if you want one. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:49 pm. Trace the wiring from the kill switch to the motor and check the connection. The "pro drive maintenance" post also states you only need to put in 2 quarts of engine oil and the B&S engine manual states to put in 2. . They are not insuring the Briggs engine, they are ensuring the Gator Tail motor assembly. no need for a . I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. Jimj. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. shaggy blind (not installed yet) Keep your eye on their IG for more photos of my boat and on mine @prodigyboats & @ctm_luke. you broke the pins that are pressed in to your clutch. 300 lb i verified my scale with olympic plate weight. Get a long drill bit and drill a pilot hole all the way through from top to bottom where you want it. Also if others run across additional information, please add to it. I didn't know what to expect since I haven't seen any pictures of the install. MMT Addict. Also, run the motor out of the water and see how many rpms you can get up to and then report back. Location: Centreville MD. Both are great motors I got one and another guy that duck hunts with me has the PD. The bearings are in the flared housings on the outdrive. Joined: Fri Feb 01,. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. Re: Installing a Kill Switch. Here is an update on a couple of Dixie's and Choppers pups from their litter in July 2012. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. Re: Kem 400. MMT 1000 Club. Mud Buddy releasing the 25hp EFI Subaru motor in August. im in central florida. (CH25S) on a godevil long tail=mounted on a godevil 16x44 hull. I believe they said they check out the local marshes, which would be really neat-a duck's eye view _____ Phil Robertson said,"It seems like, to me, a vagina -- as a man -- would be more desirable than a man's anus," Thu Apr 12. PPF wood duck vs Backwater swomp lite glider . Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. 5hp but it bogs down easily and doesnt go much faster than a paddle when pushing a full load. Location: Beaumont, Texas. It shouldn't be "cold nature" once running. Has anyone bought or seen gator tails duck blind on the gator tail boats using the T-Rail gunnel? I'm wondering how it functions. gt throttle cable. 125 boat in all honesty. Re: Mud Motor vs. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. Just picked up this rig, Hull is an 07 with all foam removed from floor and front deck. Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:47 am Posts: 258 Location: Duck Hill & Starkville, MS The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. Posts: 4. I suspect the problem started with age (motor is 8 years old), and. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. *the BPS mods are made for a MB but will mostly work on the other models with some tweaks. These two wires should be connected on the killswitch directly across from each other. Has anyone done this on a 23 and if so how did it do,I have a very short run for a 9 inch prop in the refuge like 5 minute ride,and the long run is out of the refuge and I will take one minute of my time to put 11 inch back on,any. The k&n is a good choice for air filter and oil filter. The k&n pre filter had some water in the bottom of it, so it may have pulling a fine mist of water and messing up fuel delivery. Ours was built in 2013 with roller rockers, rods, pistons, performance heads ,cam and valves. MMT Elite Member. We ended up with 3 drake pintails (one banded) 3 teal and a merganser. I always get stuck at station 4 for. Re: AKC/UKC Champion Pedigree Chocolate Lab Puppies For Sale. The Instagators are top performers for a 25HP engine. 028 - . Went frogging a few times last week. Third time I went out solo again, scouted some new areas, found a good concentration of frogs. Location: Kentucky. You can put the ngk's in there, but no real need for them. 06-06-2013, 07:33 PM #16. I'm new to the mud motors and really duck boats in general. Salvage of the breast meat covers the "wanton waste" problem. we are starting to put the motor that got stolen back together, and i want to make sure we have all the fuses, switches, and relays we need. Last visit was: Wed Nov 22, 2023 6:59 am. Turn the idle screw in a few turns. You guys that work in the oilfield know about Chinese shackles and how crappy they are. Find a buddy who has a GTR and go run it in all your places. ), Wetsounds AS-10" sub with amplifier (29 lbs), Minn Kota 54" 55 lb trolling motor. Speeds are definitely inflated, but you can consistently see a 40hp run 31-32mph. I could never get that setup to work right with my 1542 mod v hull and had to constantly muscle it to the point of near. The propeller must run in a floating position. Originally they were going to use the Subaru, but ended up going Kohler. River Run Surface drive motors. Hope that helpsJoined: Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:19 am. OP didn't indicate the type of motor or stator, this info is specific to a 35HP briggs. MMT 1000 Club. Well it just so happens that I am in the process of building a chain driven SDMM that will run aluminum props from 6. You need to try before you buy! _____ Bayou Surface Drive 337-351-0362 Tarkington, TX 77327. Location: Wolf Bay,Alabama. It would also be a cold day in hell before I took a longtail out on it. It was brand new last winter this is the first year I've hunted with it. 51. ADVISE on a Longtail in Shallow waters Rocky bottoms. Some people were giving shit to a buddy of mine about how excel boats aren't that tough. Joined: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:49 pm Posts: 8536 Location: Bridge City, TX Re: Do Mudbuddy props fit Gator-Tail1851 Prodigy HDR 5000 EFI. Boat Brand:Alumacraft (New) Boat Size:15' 48 Flat-Bottom Jon Boat. Re: Trim and tilt not working? Agree its probably the switch on the football, when the trim won't work in either direction the common points are the ckt breaker, switch, or actuator. MMT Super Elite Member. . Copperhead height above transom. 7" SPS aluminum prop ( Dont hate unless you wanna buy me a stainless one!) 11 mph top speed by myself on a 14x36 Duracraft. The mini kit will run me about $450 all set up, versus $2,500 or more to replace what we had. 030 to . Nor is it a fund raiser for anything, but I have leftover Flyway hats I'll let folks have for $25 and a sticker if you want one. ACE HW or Northern Tool has them. Predator 670 motor help needed. I have an Excel 1860 F4. Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:39 pm: 50fps. The hardest wheels are prodrive and go devil wheels. Z71v2. I've had it about a year and haven't duck hunted with it yet but have been fishing. You will need additional pieces for a carb swap ( intake , governer lock etc )I suggest using the bps lever to get full travel for the mikuni the exhaust I used is a bps crossover , but you can. DENNYEDWARDS. Posts: 4310. Will got me in quick and did a thorough look. #GhostBoat. Re: Copperhead 23 reviews. Re: lost Key. By the mid-eighties, the peak number of ducks overwintering in the Santee National Wildlife Refuge, which borders Sparkleberry Swamp, had dropped to just over 20,000. Posts: 5603. I have a 16 hp long tail go devil, and I am curious if anyone else has had this problem. Last visit was: Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:33 pm: It is currently Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:33 pmRe: Run perfect on trailer bogs down under load. Location: Trinity Bay - Texas. BUT I haven't seen enough of the Hoss to get my hopes up. Posts: 5603. Re: Mudbuddy trim not working. MMT Pro Member. The havoc hull (along with the Excel) are outboard hulls rebranded for mud motors. The first. meeting in front of packs around 9:30/10. Location: Rowlett, TX. Only weighs 165lbs. Location: The Promised Land of TX. What I wanna know is if the prodigy that I have is any tougher than his 1651 exel. I DO NOT OWN. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. 35 GDSD STAGE 2-18x44 GUTTED GD. Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:01 pm: Hogjaw. MMT Member. Mine was really easy. MMT Member. From the info I've gathered, the first step is removing the governor, followed by putting stronger valve springs (and probably valves wouldn't hurt), and making a better flowing exhaust. 7 MPHLast visit was: Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:51 pm: It is currently Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:51 pmLocation: Beaumont, Texas. With me and one adult I can't run over 23mph. Running two motors has the benefit of redundancy but a larger hp single would have a place in this market. I run a 9x6 on my 23lt. That said, if weight is your primary concern is weight, the 23 Mini is the lightest 23 available. 5 HP Predator, cost $110 at my local Harbor Freight. Only 3 people I know run the prop currently, a buddy with a highly modded willey fast motor, a guy in Morgan city, and me. 22 is hauling ass with all but a 35 longtail. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am. Motor runs good idles good when prop is out the water. What a wonderful day! Go to our website to sign up to mentor, support, or even open a chapter in your community. I believe they stoped making the threaded shaft for those motors. The run involves a lot of shallow river with heavy grass and mud banks; further on, the river becomes narrow with high banks , cluttered with logs and underwater brush, even logjams. JPG IMG_2521. . We ran this motor in controlled tests for two days using the same five men, same water and conditions. DIY about +-$1800. I have GG. 035. Seaark mud runner 180. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Copperhead 23 rpms. MMT Addict. The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. First of all congrats on choosing a great motor, you can install it yourself if you'd like, an engine hoist would definitely be a plus or chain fall. _________________. 2 people and gear 23. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. When I first applied the stuff, it was super slick and after about 2 months it wasn't near as slippery on the trailer but still performed. Watching another DUCK enter the water. Posts: 606. I may try a larger SPS prop, their cheap enough to experiment with!Anyways this is basically going to be a duck hunting motor on a rather large hull. First night we left a little early and caught a lil mess of bass before the sun went down. "There's nothing a duck hunter hates more than another duck hunter. Details 1. B. New carb, fuel pump, fuel filter, new hose. Re: Outboard vs Surface Drive. find a good prodrive repair place and they might give you that piece. MMT Super Elite Member. I still run a direct drive and if i'm putting and want to slow down I just trim up a bit. They are now 8 months old and have been in formal training for. 18' Weldcraft - 90HP. Skybusting, or the art of trying to magically propel steel shot 100 yards into the air at a passing duck, is a sure-fire way to ruin your own chances, and everyone else’s chances, at actually killing a duck. MMT 1000 Club. Couple things with the motor concern me. Re: 16 hp duromax. Contact us. Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:06 pm. MMT Member. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Bending the skeg is the last option to take, it weakens the metal and can come out of adjustment when you strike objects at speed. Two people, my dog, and a hunt load, I run 34-35. There are quite a few discussions where one proves better than the other in different curcumstances, so it'll depend on what kind of conditions you run in. Gator Tail blowing fuses while frogging. let it sit for 30 minutes are so. Well worth the money! No replacement for displacement!!!!! Sent from my beeper. Posts: 27. The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. the clutch is about 211. You should have reviewed a tension gauge when you bought the motor. 5, 14 and 25HP. I used Midwest supercub I have the heads p&p with oversize valves, cam, and a gutted new style stainless steel exhuast, and the carb rejetted. Re: Boat Dr new 12. mallard maasher Discussion starter ·. Location: Corner of Hell an high water, La. Speeds | Shallow Water:34-35 light 30-31 with moderate load. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am Posts: 1872 Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. Did 2 coats. Page 1 of 1. 24" sides, 5" catwalks, sealed double bottom, 16 gal gas tank. I have recently noticed a drag when I hit lillies, it was sudden as if someone was hitting the brakes. seems too thick. Briggs key is a Briggs key. Posts: 1872. Re: Prodrive Clutch. GatorTail Prop Selection. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Running a 9x6 GD longtail prop. My motor is a mudbuddy 25 hp but should be pretty close to the same results as you. Running clean open deep water down the river back to the boat ramp. I though the bendix was centrifugally driven upwards?I've heard this motors should run non ethanol gas. Re: 7000 Mud Buddy. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. they come in 1536, 1636, 1836. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. the wobble could be your bearing going out but i am gonna go with something electrical. Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:41 pm. I for one would love to see a larger displacement mud motor hit the market. MMT Member. Location: Chandler,Indiana. _____ Re: 2 blade prop destroying hunting season 37XD. I could never get that setup to work right with my 1542 mod v hull and had to constantly muscle it to the point of near. Pro staff: Pop Tarts, Little Debbie, Armour Vienna Sausage! Just an old duck hunter that grew up hunting from Moes lake to McGirts Lake in beautiful Sparkleberry Swamp. They use Kohler engines: 7, 9. Prop pitch to carry a load and pitch for speed are mutually exclusive to a point. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. I have a lease on the calumet cutt that I am willing to depart with. Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:24 pm. [ 5 posts ]Location: Jefferson TX. Kit: Mud-Skipper 5-7 HP longtail motor drive system. when i went to change the throttle cable on my gator tail gtr35, i found the new one i bought (for a go devil surface drive) has a smaller end connection (to the linkages behind the air filter). 2 and really stuggled to get on plane. on my 5-18hp it would bog down so much i dident even want to go through anything with it. Went from 16 to 19 consistent by myself, With a hunt load and extra bodies 13 to 16 . A "17 foot" gator trax with a hunt deck is 18 and a half feet long. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:11 pm Posts: 556 Location: Metairie, LA Re: Black Cloud ammo problems. if you have the ne 2 wire pump, then no, but you can get a brand new 3 wire pump and reservoir, ready to go for $187. They look pretty well engineered and built. c. They use Kohler engines: 7, 9. i6/50 GT W 4400 Hdr i have always ran a Hammer,like it cause its beefier and last longer than a BB. Dogs Fighting. #CFFITR. Rinse. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". The boat it will be going on is a 17ft by 48 modified v hull with medium size pods. Got it narrowed down to an 1854 or 1954 with hunt deck, driver pod, gun box, and extended front deck. Posts: 68. MudmotorTalk. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. Will be on a 1436 weldbilt crawdad. Looking at getting a 9hp and wondered if one was better than the other. com - View topic - hard sided duck blind build. Re: Sherwin Williams KEM-400. Posts: 6441. They carry a load better. Ive hunted off baptiste for the past few years so i know about the river and how dangerous it can be. No insurance needed. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is. Vibration- My hand used to ache and go numb, my new setup is much smoother and I can run long distances without a sore hand. Location: Conroe tx. These vids were taken this past Saturday morning. 3 blade prop: max speed 26. 5hp Lt on a 12ft john that I use in my duck pond instead of paddling a pirogue. The go devil website says the 18hp should run the 9x4. It's priced at 850 which comes with all mounting hardware and grass. What is weird is the starter motor spins but doesn't engage the flywheel. Big blades tend to be more consistent, but try running a balanced and stock on on the same motor, back to back. Set to continuity and test the leads and you should see Open loop then when you pull the kill switch you should see something reading resistance. Pinewood, South Carolina Hosts Alan Flores Caroline B Crater Packs Landing 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. MMT 1000 Club. Let me start with I have searched many of the past threads and did not find anything that answered my questions directly, so please do not beat me up. Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:27 am. Couple questions for the guys who have removed the foam from there Go Devil boats. com - View topic - ProDrive Wiring Problem Really Need Some Help. 125 hybrid V rake w/hunt deck. 16. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. At 30 degrees,. MMT Pro Member. Last night we went to do a little frogging in my buddy's boat. Re: Prodrive Clutch. I've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. Motor is 2013 35hp GDSD. Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:20 pm. If your going to be using it for fishing and hunting and riding and just an all around boat, in your situation i'd do the 18x54 extreme, more room, stable, and get the extended deck to fish off of, go with a huntdeck and 35GTR with reverse plate, put you a rod box/gun box in there. Posts: 1490. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. Posts: 605. Re: Draining battery fast. Just know that has no association. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:24 pm. . Location: somewhere fishing. 2 weeks before duck hunting you can legally bait a pond with millow, or menced corn. Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 am Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama Re: Speeds. scatters boy 316. Marvin Nichols might come in #3 but that spot may belong to Lake Bonham. Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes. You can then check spark on each side and then start the motor. Once you add a 3rd guy the shorter boats begin to struggle. The more you talk about hunting areas on the internet, the more crowded they are going to be. MMT Addict. I practically gave it away to get rid of it. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. United States. There will be a lot of people there, but they won't be any off them wearing. Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:39 am. Re: mudbuddy 35 hd weight. Re: Go Devil Swivel. 1754 Gator Trax Hybrid, Hunt Deck ,with MB 4400 Black Death HDR, Duck Slaying, Mud Slingin Machine!!! Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:58 pm: Hogjaw. I went out a few nights later by myself and caught a few more in a couple of hours. 5 pilot e clip 1 position up from middle. Joined: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:55 am. I'm running one. 5 mph empty, rough water, ~ 3-6 feet. Never hurt anything that I know of. Re: Not getting spark. Get a 35 if you can but if not you can run a 23 for a year then you will end up getting a 35. 5 MPH. Duck lease in the marsh vermillion/Miami Corp or any marsh. I know this isnt a mud-motor but i searched many forums before deciding what blind to buy for my lund alaskan. We'll be staying at one of the campgrounds on the wma. Use it. 1854 Prodigy Open.