Re: What’s the best performance hull for a pro drive? My 1685lb hull performs really good steering and driving in chop and up curving creeks. Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:54 am. 1854 gets my vote for best all around sized boat. Location: West Monroe, LA. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. runa 31 lt on a 20x44 550lb boat and have never bogged it down to where it killed but have strained it a time or two. I have hunted 2 kids and 2 adults out of the boat comfortably. Location: Michigan. Built a hammer style puller out of all thread, but the shaft won't budge. Posts: 2363. Running a 9x6 GD longtail prop. 028 - . I though the bendix was centrifugally driven upwards?I've heard this motors should run non ethanol gas. I DO NOT OWN. _________________. I am assuming NON cdi, You can have a diode issue in the harness. 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. Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:03 am. MMT 1000 Club. I would suspect your prop could be worn, High rpms and lost speed/load carrying ability is a symptom. Its perfect for my small pond but I wouldnt recommend traveling any distance with two men and a load. . MMT 1000 Club. 6K people responded Event by Alan Flores and Caroline B Crater Packs Landing Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Getting down in the swamp and testing the durability of our transoms! Poker run again this year along with extra side prizes. Stable as hell. 8v when it's just sitting. 24" sides, 5" catwalks, sealed double bottom, 16 gal gas tank. Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:28 pm Posts: 45 Re: Mud Buddy HDR - Problems in Reverse. Posts: 605. 1846 40 gatortail xd. Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:13 am. 's recommend a 9x7 prop for the 27 HP Kohler LT. Joined: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:46 am. Re: Spud Pole Holes for Go Devil Boat. Re: SURFACE DRIVES IN DEEP WATER. Ive tried two different automotive type sprayers but cant get either to spray. Each time the motor bogged down and shut off about 80% of the way to the blind with about a 500 pound load (2 guys and gear). If I want a whole duck for training: In Alaska using a whole duck for dog training is "wanton waste" and subject to all sorts of legal problems. Last visit was: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:26 am: It is currently Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:26 amThis has been the most effective way of eliminating tiller torque for me. MMT 1000 Club. Posts: 3. 7V, turn the motor on and for a 20A stator, at about 2000RPM, it should start charging and at about 3500RPM you should see over 14V at the battery terminals. I was going to go with the Fat Blade or Hammer and have Baggy work it. On my 1754 with 35gdsd i was getting 17 or 18 that was with it loaded with 4 guys 2 of which were bigger and 60 duck decoys and regular duck gear as well. I found a guy selling a 2013 Mud Buddy 5500 Black Death with around 90 hours on it for about $5500. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. 06-06-2013, 06:52 PM #1 Bride~of~Chucky Senior Member Join Date Jul 2008 Location Wadesboro, NC Posts 1,067 2013 Sparkleberry Duck Run First, let me say THANK. Then unhook your factory motor kill switch to the ground wire that goes under the fuel tank there should be two bullet connections, take them apart. My guess. The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. Re: Mud Motor vs. all 4 of those in my favor, I just gained at least 3. Re: Outboard vs Surface Drive. The next run was teal opener morning. This evening I enjoyed another hunt in the pit blind with my uncle and his client. Have you greased the lower unit lately? I ask because you could have over greased it and there is grease on the clutch. Gator Glide - 8 months later. Outboard motors running wide open in the swamp. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. I may have applied everything to thick. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is online: Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot] and 64 guests. Location: Amarillo, TX. It's priced at 850 which comes with all mounting hardware and grass. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. now you see. Hope this helps someone out there. What I wanna know is if the prodigy that I have is any tougher than his 1651 exel. 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. Formerly:1648 Homemade Cypress Crawfish Skiff GTR23 Performance Cam and Heads; 17x46 Gator Tail with 35GTR and Hoyt's cam;s Currently: 17x48 Gator Tail with XD40 EFI. GatorGlide and GatorBase sticks better than anything I've found in 35 years of painting. Looking for my first duck boat and mud motor. Re: Prodrive won't get up to speed. 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. Before sawgrass, before elephant ears, before hydrilla. They ain't worth it . 58 after tax. 8 with 5 people and 2 icechest. Posts: 16. 031 (NGK BPR5ES) Ignition Coil Gap . Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:49 pm: cmk07c. Took the carb off and emptied the bowl. Running two motors has the benefit of redundancy but a larger hp single would have a place in this market. Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am. An 18’ boat has never kept me from going anywhere a 17’ boat could go. Have a KS 1 switch. The 9. Then finish with a hole saw the size of your pipe. Stay away from the pre packaged ones they sell at. River Run Surface drive motors. And like stated above, it took about 3 day of me not doing anything to it before it started to really get rock hard. Heavy ass still run 30. Here is an update on a couple of Dixie's and Choppers pups from their litter in July 2012. MMT Member. 1846 GTB & 35 GTR. Usually right at 2000# with me and few other items. Just make sure you are on the same page with the builder on that. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. Re: 22hp predator starter issue. A shop wouldnt know if it is a warranty fix until after inspection. Posts: 250. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. Re: Copperhead 23 reviews. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. Joined: Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:06 pm. Its good to check it regularly 25 to 50 hours. . Well, same thing happened to me last night. This year I added a Backwater Swomp lite kit 65'' shaft with 7" prop on my 15'4' Gheenoe -went cheap and put it on a $99. 4 quarts. Never seen so many fools in one place at one time in my life. i run about 15-16 with 2 hunters 2 dozen decoys, 80lb dog, and gear. Refurbishing a Prodrive. 10,205 Duck Run in Sparkleberry Swamp Some folks are posting up on facebook about a boat ride coming up in early June. 5hp Lt on a 12ft john that I use in my duck pond instead of paddling a pirogue. I'm kinda curious as to this flex shaft "Dentist's drill" concept and what y'all in the know think about its ability to take the. Posts: 27. 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. Huge difference in power in all ranges. Anybody running this Courville prop on a Pro Drive. I was expecting speeds close to 30mph. Location: st bernard louisiana. Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. talked with for a while the other day about the new 23 and it seems like it's a bad ass little motor, apparently getting 30 mph empty out of a 400 pound 15 foot boat, and 26 with 3 folks. MMT Addict. I always used a long narrow socket wrench wedged it through the middle of the u joint coming out of the back of the motor. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. shaggy blind (not installed yet) Keep your eye on their IG for more photos of my boat and on mine @prodigyboats & @ctm_luke. 2014 Prodigy 1754 17' overall length. Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:03 pm. Re: PPF wood duck w/ beavertail final attack. Salvage of the breast meat covers the "wanton waste" problem. scatters boy 316. 06-06-2013, 07:33 PM #16. Posts: 1103. Pinewood, South Carolina Hosts Alan Flores Caroline B Crater Packs Landing 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:17 pm: fish_hook128. #GhostBoat. love it!!! good luck with your new motor. 1644 Southfork with 2009 23hp GTR. Re: Bottom Coating for aluminum boat. Location: Jefferson TX. _____ Re: 2 blade prop destroying hunting season 37XD. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. I live in Oklahoma hunt waterfowl on lakes and rivers. The Gears take gear oil in the gear housing /knuckle and the prop shaft and engine drive shaft are greased lubricated. The New LU's use Gear oil AND grease. My guess. Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:55 pmYes it is somewhat controllable once you learn it, but I run a lot twists and turns. . _________________. These vids were taken this past Saturday morning. Re: 7000 Mud Buddy. Wiring harness from key has yellow, black, white, orange, and red leads. Rinse. 006 Spark Plug gap . no need for a . Posts: 721. I still run a direct drive and if i'm putting and want to slow down I just trim up a bit. Salvage of the breast meat covers the "wanton waste" problem. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. You can run the motor at idle in gear and put your hand on the outdrive in those locations and feel if the bearings are grinding. MMT Pro Member. MMT Pro Member. don't be shy about the main shaft - if it is coming out that fast you may. Sparkleberry "duck run" to benefit Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge!!!Annual fundraiser for Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge10,205 The duck run. I'm looking at mounting a 23hp on the back of my bowfishing rig but it has a pusher fan mounted so I'm not sure if. That helped alot with stability too. Just curious if my speed sounds about right. From what I understand if you run from 1600-1900 rpms a lot the clutch will over heat and won't last. GatorTail Prop Selection. Don’t really care about high speed just decent speed carrying a load. Video and Picture highlights from the Duck Run that took place in the Sparkleberry Swamp off of the Santee River in the summer of 2009. Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:21 pm: Swamper01. when it is idling, you will hear a distinct, "tick", sound from the engine, and it will idle down or run rough for a few seconds. Posts: 107. Last visit was: Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:38 am: It is currently Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:38 amVideo and Picture highlights from the Duck Run that took place in the Sparkleberry Swamp off of the Santee River in the summer of 2009. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. Only weighs 165lbs. I went to the Northwest Sportshow today and there was an Aquatraction booth. MMT Member. GatorTail Prop Selection. After a new install of parts, put dial on shaft and measure run out. The manufact says the 1838 is the fastest boat and the 23 is the best motor because it can run w/o batt and has recoil start if needed. Location: Mandeville, LA. Posts: 18. Posts: 4310. Re: Tracker 1648 w/ a SWOMP 35. the original/oem cable on my gator tail is much thicker/beefier. Then unhook your factory motor kill switch to the ground wire that goes under the fuel tank there should be two bullet connections, take them apart. Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:49 pm. The motor stock is 36 hp now with the stage 3 motor upgrade with a 42MM makuni Flat slide carb, new cam with longer duration taller lift , longer billet rods, shaved pistons shaved cylinder heads also heads are ported and polished to match high volume intake and exhaust, larger intake and exhaust valves. Location: South Louisiana. Working with Nick Peltier on a build- heads, cam, hex shaft and a tune on PD 40 EFI. Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:14 pm. Joined: Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:53 pm Posts: 7 Uncle J 18x54 with GTR XDLast visit was: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:54 pm: It is currently Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:54 pmPro: super easy to hide. Charles Parish) Pic's of 23GTR. Mikuni carb to much fuel. I did year before last, you got to be in the right spot for sure on Rayburn. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. Joined: Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:45 pm Posts: 94 Re: Mud skipper surface drive. Location: south Florida. I have recently noticed a drag when I hit lillies, it was sudden as if someone was hitting the brakes. 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. 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. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. problems. . Use it. Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Re: Wanted: Duck Lease 2014-2015 (Delacroix/Reggio/Caernarvo I hunt in a club that has leases down there all the way from lake lery down to past 4 horse lake, and on N Reggio down to petain. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket. If you have the older 3 wire system, then yes I know a very cheap place to replace it. Available in low or high transom risers. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor. Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:39 pm. The clutch lever mounts on a godevil handle with zero modifactions , remove cable , unscrew the two mounting bolts and take off stock throttle lever , discard. Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am Posts: 3833 Location: Old East Dallas, Texas Re: Mud buddy 5500 Black DeathRe: 23 Vanguard Charging System? 1) you can look for the voltage regulator on the side of the motor. Trim runs smoother, faster and now I won't be burning up switches. Do a before and after pics if you can. Location: Michigan. you broke the pins that are pressed in to your clutch. Mikuni will get you a better idle. Location: Centreville MD. 016 Oil Filter (49065-2071, 49065-2078, 49065-7010)Copperhead 23 rpms. 2 weeks before duck hunting you can legally bait a pond with millow, or menced corn. You'll get plenty of results to read through with answers to your. Heavy ass still run 30. 25hp longtail 14x42 17-20mph tops deep water. You can test with a meter to verify. MMT Super Elite Member. Re: Gatortail 25 hp subaru problems. The 40 is impressive! Just sold my 37 (stock with gutted exhaust) and upgraded to the 40. The k&n is a good choice for air filter and oil filter. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Location: D'town, LA. New to the forum and mud boats. Duralux duck boat drab. For a lot of years I fished outboards super shallow, it's my real passion I guess, but once I tried the surface drive them fishes have really had it bad. Hope this helps someone out there. 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. MB 5500 Black Death. com - View topic - hard sided duck blind build. June 12, 2010. Mine was really easy. Only time I can notice it is a high rpm's after running it on water. Vancouver Sun Archives 1912 - 2021. Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:39 am Posts: 6976 Location: West Monroe, LA Re: go. My buddy has a mini 23 on a rivited 1542 and was getting 17 mph empty. Drive will be 1. Re: Hoss 75. They will look good but the wire will be corroded where it meets the connector. 5 it might be just what we need to get through another hunting/trapping season or two. Location: carrollton MS. Clutch let go at 48 hours, so I thought it was that again when my rpms went sky high. orginal owner of 18 hp Vanguard Go Devil, purchased 1994. Id just put one and train your dog to use that one. Usually right at 2000# with me and few other items. some days it's awesome most days it's average. Mud-Skipper with Predator 420 prop question. I am looking to purchase a surface drive. I would prefer a larger boat for the 35,but. Don't use a screw driver it will snap in half. 004 - 0. im in central florida. Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:51 am: renovator. I run the above load plus 2 guys 250 lb each with about 2 dozen dekes plus guns and shells. I pulled my barge off of some high and dry marsh after running up into the brush to make a blind location. I like the price and the weight of the 6. Had a little condensation in the throat. ACE HW or Northern Tool has them. Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:50 pm Posts: 21 Looking for ideas for a homemade grab bar. New carb, fuel pump, fuel filter, new hose. the super guards are to big and wont allow you to bite down in the shallows. You can adjust the idle circuit needles as well. 2. Location: Beaumont, Texas. MMT 1000 Club. Posts: 4820. Among the considerations are an 18x60 GD hull and a 18x56 GD hull. Went from 16 to 19 consistent by myself, With a hunt load and extra bodies 13 to 16 . Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk 2. In 1989 Shannon "Mac"" McKinney came to my platoon in Cco 3/75 Ranger. Paint holds up well against scratches but if anything metallic dings against the boat, the paint chips easily. 2mph, just me no load. Re: lost Key. _________________. 1854 Prodigy Open. Location: Old East Dallas, Texas. Two corner boxes. MMT 1000 Club. 2000 16x44 with a 2000 23hp longtail. Bought a MSR Hp AOF pro clutch lever at local motorcycle shop in town. Posts: 4781. 5 river run on the same boat didn't come close. MMT Member. Location: Decatur, IL. 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. (completes to ground). Joined: Fri Feb 01,. Any of yal do any duck hunting therep. It's on a riveted 1436 Jon boat, weights like 160lbs. Which is getting old. South Carolina Duck Hunting. Add 850 lbs max speed 22. Joined: Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:57 pm. Stock 23 GTR with 3 ribbed Southfork 1644. Briggs key is a Briggs key. Pinewood, SC 29125 • Lowfalls 958 Low Falls Rd. Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:07 pm. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. That is just screwed down, the floor does run all the way under it. I used PTI zinc chromate green primer. . Re: Best Boat for 27 HP Prodrive. Pinewood, SC. River Run Surface drive motors. save sum money and find a used skiff. Hi everyone! I'm new to both mudmotortalk and to mud boats. Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:20 pm. Location: Tallahassee, Fl. My MB 27 LT is rated for a 9x7 prop and everywhere I've looked, all the mud motor mfg. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: INFLATABLE BOAT AND MUD BUDDY. Low spring pressure, pushrod jumped out of place and pegged the retainer down on the seal. Did exactly what you're sayin though, runnin fine and then it just killed. MMT Member. 16. Posts: 183. 16 minutes in to my first time out I was stranded with a broken belt. This video and images were compiled from those taken during the 2012 Duck Run held annually out of Pack's Landing in Rimini SC for the benefit of. This will be my first mud motor so I would. I for one would love to see a larger displacement mud motor hit the market. MMT Super Elite Member. Exhaust, EVT or BPS are your options on the kohler. I didn't want a skiff with lots of flare and rake, instead, I wanted a rig for busting through water lillies and getting in tight. ProDrive EFI and LA Sportsman Show. Re: Wanted: Duck Lease 2014-2015 (Delacroix/Reggio/Caernarvo I hunt in a club that has leases down there all the way from lake lery down to past 4 horse lake, and on N Reggio down to petain. im not going to jump on anything when im ready ill have until next season to decide but ive read a ton of good things about the copperhead pushing a big load very. Posts: 156. DENNYEDWARDS. Share. Hi folks, I have an old 1432 Quichita running a Mud-skipper kit with a Predator 420. I don't believe they are in operation anymore unfortunately. 35+hp GDSD engine mods by George Merta 18x48 GDSD boat: Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:00 amSpecial thanks to the ladies for their participation and we thank you especially for making one of the most beautiful places on Earth, a little bit more on t. Inherited a old go-devil with a vanguard engine . Same style clutch used on a lawnmower and they get several thousand. steps in hunt deck. The 16 footer fits in the garage. Get a pushrod and see what happens. _____ 1648 gd hull flying in front of a stage 3 with fpr: Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:53 am:Like most, I started with a Go Devil, the first on the block, and they make a good product but MB's bearing drive system was a definite improvement, I assume Backwater's is similar (oh yeah, Beavertail also was in the changes group). Location: somewhere fishing. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. Pro-Drive 18x48 boat. _________________. The carb I used is a 34 mm mikuni round slide . Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:22 am: Kcpanages. as a prior scavenger owner, its a good cheap motor. They do not run 40+ with a 35 Briggs that you get with the $17k price.