Pinewood, South Carolina Hosts Alan Flores Caroline B Crater Packs Landing 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. 3. Location: Rowlett, TX. I believe they stoped making the threaded shaft for those motors. BUT I haven't seen enough of the Hoss to get my hopes up. I was going to go with the Fat Blade or Hammer and have Baggy work it. Although the gap can vary from . _________________. IMG_2511. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 am Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama Re: Speeds. Jimj. 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. At 30 degrees, no problem. Location: Chandler,Indiana. They look pretty well engineered and built. 2 and really stuggled to get on plane. 25hp longtail 14x42 17-20mph tops deep water. Used to carry 8-10 people around a half mile or so a day for most of duck season. 125 boat in all honesty. . Clutch let go at 48 hours, so I thought it was that again when my rpms went sky high. Just picked up this rig, Hull is an 07 with all foam removed from floor and front deck. Reason for the aluminum props is so that they will be the weak point in the system due to chain drive being more unforgiving when encountering hard surfaces. Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:14 pm. Comments:This is actually an updated review from a year or so ago. What is weird is the starter motor spins but doesn't engage the flywheel. Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. 16/44 is a nice size boat the 35 will get you up on plane but easing through shallows your but ill be dragin, the 27 will be 90lbs lighter but you will give up the top speed. Put a crescent on the top nut against ur cavation plate and put a big crowbar between the blades on prop. Location: Tallahassee, Fl. So,i made a tank that went all the way across the boat form the bottom of the boat to the bottom of the saddle on the motor. Third time I went out solo again, scouted some new areas, found a good concentration of frogs. 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. i want to upgrade to the godevil duck skiff. It appears that more and more Prodrive owners are making the swap to this engine and are hitting me up for information. Location: Old East Dallas, Texas. If you have the older 3 wire system, then yes I know a very cheap place to replace it. im scared to break off all the rivets and break my hull to hell. All functions ok but does not seem "right". Location: st bernard louisiana. Look where the pushrod seats under the rocker arm. I've got a 2011 36hp Pro Drive. Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. My last sd and current longtail if I take off the greaser to flush the tube I get about a teaspoon of water and brass shaving from the bushings on the fest few pumps of the grease gunLocation: Slidell, LA. I cracked the motor case last duck season, along with a number of other small issues that needed tending to. Cost of Kit $350 including UPS shipping ($295 prior to shipping) Cost of motor: 6. The regular old champion plugs work fine. Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes. 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. Here is the review for my new WC Custom rig. Now it has 208 hrs. Bride~of~Chucky. Location: S-Ville, LA. You may have to register before you can post: click the. Keep in mind I've only run this boat with these new mods for about 10 minutes, so I'm sure there's a bit more to be desired. 58 after tax. _____ Back Yard Bullshit 1848 with Delta stage. Empty with just 5 gallons of gas (30 pounds), 5 2x2x8 boards (20 pounds), 1. VERY pleased with the GG. It shouldn't be "cold nature" once running. Went frogging a few times last week. MMT Member. Personal preference. Re: Gatortail 25 hp subaru problems. But I have a outboard boat for most of the summer and fishing season anyway. no need for a . Been around several that are 3-4 years old and still going. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:39 pm: 50fps. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. Do yourself a favor and find a Timken dealer and get some bearings made in the USA. Sumter, South Carolina. MMT 1000 Club. 2. Then check the battery voltage, should be around 12-12. Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:45 am. was able to get 1050lb load on plane, max speed 21. on my 5-18hp it would bog down so much i dident even want to go through anything with it. DUCK HEARSE. Re: Go Devil ignition system. Might have a loose clutch bolt. I've been emailing Uncle-J about building a boat. Re: Prodrive Clutch. Z71v2. 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). Is anyone familiar with the River Run mud motors? the offer small MM's with a neutral clutch standard; and a reverse feature is available too. Go Devil Boat. Looks like from everything I've seen online that the original 9hp Briggs and 23 Briggs have same pto height and bolt Circumference pattern on back of motors bolt mounting pattern for the base is off alittle but just have to drill two holes and change prop size from 8x4 I have now to the 9x6 and work on balance of motor after mounting it all up . scatters boy 316. 7 volts on the back side of the starter. Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:49 pm: cmk07c. I'm running one. Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:04 am. 1751 . I see its been awhile since someone has posted in here, so I figure I'll wake this thread up. Speeds are definitely inflated, but you can consistently see a 40hp run 31-32mph. DIY about +-$1800. MMT Member. MMT Sponsor. Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:45 pm: DmaxHunter. My attempts to remove prop have so far been unsuccessful, and after talking with Go Devil decided to remove the shaft with the prop attached. An 18’ boat has never kept me from going anywhere a 17’ boat could go. There aren't many replacement parts out there. The 16 footer fits in the garage. Two corner boxes. Re: Damn you 25 efi! The 25 will run on an 18x40, Gator tail sells 18x40's with either the 25hp or 35hp option. Throttle cables are going to freeze in general. Can be overkill too. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am Posts: 250 Location: Sumter, SC Re: 1638 godevil. Joined: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:38 am Posts: 10201 Location: SETX Re: Deer Hunting Angelina National Forest (Sam Rayburn Lake. don't judge me. Share. 5" to 10" in diameter. Salvage of the breast meat covers the "wanton waste" problem. Location: Meraux, LA. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. Paint holds up well against scratches but if anything metallic dings against the boat, the paint chips easily. a little bit of closed cell foam flotation in a 16 foot duck boat is going to do absolutely nothin in the big muddy. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. 00 per year. Same style clutch used on a lawnmower and they get several thousand. New to the forum and mud boats. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga!Re: Best Texas Duck Hunting Lake. ran a solid 34mph deep water at 4480rpm this weekend and ran 29. but asking it to do any more than it does is out of the question. Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:54 pm. 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. Trouble finding Oil Leak. 2014 PRODIGY 1754 (#19). 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. Posts: 250. Reply Quote. MMT Member. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2016 4:30 am. Have a KS 1 switch. I pulled my barge off of some high and dry marsh after running up into the brush to make a blind location. Looking for my first duck boat and mud motor. . I have a 1648 Tracker Grizzly ran it for three years with a 25 long tail got 22mph out of it . Having trouble figuring out where my oil leak is coming from on Mud Buddy 35hp HD Sport. ProDrive EFI and LA Sportsman Show. Con: not very good in rough water. MMT 1000 Club. Also if others run across additional information, please add to it. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. Only thing similar to an airboat is the steering. Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. Re: Mud Buddy Sport V Problems. I went out a few nights later by myself and caught a few more in a couple of hours. Has anybody had similar problems any advice would be appreciated. Stay away from the pre packaged ones they sell at. Motor is 2013 35hp GDSD. No public land for duck commanders is what he says. #CFFITR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk _____ "Two people in this world wear helmets, and that's dare devils and pussies. catwalks w/bent trays. Well, same thing happened to me last night. I run that to bowfish, bass fish, and hunt. 5 MPH. Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:16 pm: kib876. Their all B&S motors their just as durable as the next. The go devil website says the 18hp should run the 9x4. I need side pic's, top, and back of a 23GTR. Last visit was: Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:10 pm: It is currently Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:10 pmYou can run royal purple, it's expensive, but there are others just as good for much cheaper. 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. Usually right at 2000# with me and few other items. _________________. The 9. 1754 prodigy vs 1854 prodigy. I run a stage 3 and no problems, just keep up on my pm's on motor and outdrive. Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:44 pm Posts: 13 PPF wood duck vs Backwater swomp lite glider. Re: Hydraulic trim motor on Prodrive. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. With me and one adult I can't run over 23mph. A shop wouldnt know if it is a warranty fix until after inspection. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. Dozens, maybe hundreds of boats, heavy machinery, and all the old bells and whistles of last year plus more. The Gears take gear oil in the gear housing /knuckle and the prop shaft and engine drive shaft are greased lubricated. First off run it until the muffler is warm. Last visit was: Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 pm: It is currently Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 pm Location: Gladewater TX. I have put together some information that I have found for the Kawasaki. Location: Corner of Hell an high water, La. The stock 22hp Predator is a California emissions engine. I have a 16 hp long tail go devil, and I am curious if anyone else has had this problem. Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:50 pm Posts: 21 Looking for ideas for a homemade grab bar. . You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Specs are. The motor comes with a mounting bracket with 2 bolts that tighten it to the transom. Jason and crew came through perfect on this skiff. It's a key start. Texas Mud Motor - Will Carter - 2012 GTR on Brother 1848. Its good to check it regularly 25 to 50 hours. I have heads, exhaust and carb and I run 27 mph with 2 men, dog and hunting load with my big blade prop. Lund Alaskan Beavertail Blind Install*Update*. When it was new, it would idle in gear, in the water (under load) for hours if need be. Bug. I want to install a killswitch. Have NO complaints shows no wear after 25hrs with some mud use. 3. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. Re: 1436 jon boat w/ 9hp godevil long tail? I had a 14x36 with a 9hp honda gd,without the clutch an it was kinda heavy on the back. Re: Go Devil Swivel. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. The 40 is impressive! Just sold my 37 (stock with gutted exhaust) and upgraded to the 40. com - View topic - hard sided duck blind build. Bride~of~Chucky. Location: somewhere fishing. At 3500 rpms your not going to see 27 mph. Re: Mudbuddy trim not working. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. 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. no need for a . Take it out and clean it, or cut the plunger off and reinstall, or fill the hole with a short ss bolt. Location: Tarkington, TX. With me my wife and the yeti Im getting 24 maybe 25. mallard maasher Discussion starter ·. I've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. 5hp Lt on a 12ft john that I use in my duck pond instead of paddling a pirogue. I understand this is not the best boat for the motor, I'm having a different one built but this is it for now. Re: Mud Buddy Sport V Problems. Inherited a old go-devil with a vanguard engine . Re: killswitch problems. The coils can fire, But a bad diode will allow the current to backfeed and kill the opposite coil. 180# driver +200# of gear = 22 to 25 mph. This video and images were compiled from those taken during the 2012 Duck Run held annually out of Pack's. It works pretty well and I put my gps mount on the adjustable. Motor runs good idles good when prop is out the water. The next run was teal opener morning. Be used mainly for small creeks and some tight timber. my question would be if i opt for a 1636 (cuz its cheaper) would it be. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Posts: 46. Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:21 pm: Swamper01. a 20'x44'' skiff runs well with a 27kholer. Just run right into the cattails or roseau canes. Posts: 701. Posts: 1913. Stock 23 GTR with 3 ribbed Southfork 1644. Seriously considering buying the new 5000EFI for my 1851 Prodigy. Anyhow, I decided to run an 1848 hull, extended deck, pointed bow, hunt deck and saddle pods. I'm exploring several options for my next boat. Pinewood, SC 29125 • Lowfalls 958 Low Falls Rd. Duck Collector. 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. Subscribe. Location: Sumter, SC. 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. duck commanders only use the best? i watched some of my old duck commander vhs tapes over the weekend and noticed a few things. First night we left a little early and caught a lil mess of bass before the sun went down. Part number is 34-1686. The go devil 27hp is the motor I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on. I've yet to see a video of the Hoss that impressed me. That said, if weight is your primary concern is weight, the 23 Mini is the lightest 23 available. _________________. _____ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. Craig I'm unsure of the brand but if you call GD they have their paint in stock. Drive will be 1. 5 harbor freight predator. Used a hvlp sprayer. In 1989 Shannon "Mac"" McKinney came to my platoon in Cco 3/75 Ranger. _____ 2014 PRODIGY 1754 (#19) 2014 5500 BAMF HDR RETRO SOLD 2010 Gator Tail Gator Series 18x54 pushed by a 2020 40GTRXD:Location: SW Michigan. Couple things with the motor concern me. Location: West Monroe, LA. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Valve lash when cold 0. My buddy has a mini 23 on a rivited 1542 and was getting 17 mph empty. With the mod already on that motor a exhaust is a must. y’all know the deal. 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. In Alaska using a whole duck for dog training is "wanton waste" and subject to all sorts of legal problems. 5, 14 and 25HP. I only have empty speeds so far, but I picked up about 3mph on top end. 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. Location: Tarkington, TX. 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. 2 people and gear 23. My MB 27 LT is rated for a 9x7 prop and everywhere I've looked, all the mud motor mfg. the original/oem cable on my gator tail is much thicker/beefier. Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:43 am: Stinkymud. ), Wetsounds AS-10" sub with amplifier (29 lbs), Minn Kota 54" 55 lb trolling motor. 1436 tin can shoved by a 16 GDLT. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is. . Speaking as a 25 owner – unless you have a restriction to 25hp - I would go with the 35. You can test with a meter to verify. All props tested with a cut skeg. Author Message; oilers1976. . Huge difference in power in all ranges. Boat Brand:Alumacraft (New) Boat Size:15' 48 Flat-Bottom Jon Boat. MMT 1000 Club. Posts: 16. Posts: 7. Duck Run. Posts: 10388. 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. Some people were giving shit to a buddy of mine about how excel boats aren't that tough. 7" SPS aluminum prop ( Dont hate unless you wanna buy me a stainless one!) 11 mph top speed by myself on a 14x36 Duracraft. I have a 1648 with a 35 mud buddy. oh yea, not to jack up your thread , but your loss is my gain. i6/50 GT W 4400 Hdr i have always ran a Hammer,like it cause its beefier and last longer than a BB. 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. Emissions" or "high altitude" give me any sort of noticeable. Want to run shallow too and dry _____ JReese 1754 GatorTrax w/ MB 6000 customized by EVT: Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:36. I run a 9x6 on my 23lt. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is online: Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot] and 89 guests. 1854 Prodigy Open. I have a 1600 alaskan and had to buy the 1800 series beavertail. #CFFITR. The area we both hunt has mostly hard sand bottom and the these other types of frame design seem to run the shallow hard sand a tad bit better than the PD due to the skeg. Salvage of the breast meat covers the "wanton waste" problem. Gas tank in front deck. Stable as hell. 23hp Go-Devil Longtail. It's a key start. 1 in the wind protected shallower water. Which is getting old. 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. 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. 1644 Southfork with 2009 23hp GTR. Honestly I don't expect it to do much, not really. It came from the factory with 492932, but I purchased the 842921. The k&n is a good choice for air filter and oil filter. JPG IMG_2521. GatorGlide and GatorBase sticks better than anything I've found in 35 years of painting. Location: Muscatine, Iowa. added another 200lbs 8mph plowing unable to get on plane. 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. Mikuni carb to much fuel. MM Brand:Copperhead. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:48 pm. Location: West Monroe, LA. Wchauvin. 0-32. Duck season comes around and the first few runs out I had the motor running about 3500-3600 RPM (max is 4000 w governor). Last visit was: Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:23 am: It is currently Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:23 am MMT Member. Posts: 605. 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. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. MMT Pro Member. Please Help! Leak test to make sure the valves are sealing, and also make sure your coil is Firing. 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. Location: somewhere fishing. Wildberry "Between You, Will, DUCK HEARSE, and PODCAST I have trouble reading anything on here" 23GTR stage 2 by Calen pushin a 1746 Kliebert: Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:26 pm: david95. _________________. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am. MMT 1000 Club. The 35 HDR looks to weight 295. Hmm. More room,more stablity,handles chopy waters and winds alot better and I only lost 1 mile per hour. MMT 1000 Club. MMT Addict. Doubtful that the separator itself is the problem. duckduckboom. June 12, 2010. 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. And it has a large prop with some decent pitch for a long tail. Joined: Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:06 pm. I would get any decent 5-30 and not think twice about it. Location: Centreville MD. 18 hp Go Devil shaft/prop removal issues. 10,205 Duck Run in Sparkleberry Swamp Some folks are posting up on facebook about a boat ride coming up in early June. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. Location: New Iberia, La. 18' Weldcraft - 90HP.