Went out to rough water and took on a bunch of. Last visit was: Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:35 am: It is currently Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:35 amTC you heard af anything to get by the regulations so people can run their boats out in the refuge? Like any props that will be 9 inches or less? Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:47 pm: Team Camo. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. Want to run shallow too and dry _____ JReese 1754 GatorTrax w/ MB 6000 customized by EVT: Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:36. *the BPS mods are made for a MB but will mostly work on the other models with some tweaks. You will get wet. JPG IMG_2521. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. You can test with a meter to verify. Posts: 5605. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. I have a 1600 alaskan and had to buy the 1800 series beavertail. It's an all around better frame than the mini, unless you are more concerned with the weight of the motor than the performance. All speeds posted on the for mud motors are inflated. Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:57 pm. Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:13 am. stock 3 blade. 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. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. Then sew up the breast and then I am legal. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. Posts: 16. Predator 670 motor help needed. I just got back from the Louisiana Sportsman Show that has a great showing this year. MM Brand:Copperhead. My motor is a mudbuddy 25 hp but should be pretty close to the same results as you. Re: Dog ramp on floating duck blind. If we had a jon boat I would probably step up to the 6. Duralux has a Yellow primer that you can buy. ) We hit 18. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. Outboard with Jack Plate. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. . Hope this helps someone out there. I run it up on the bank in a sandy muddy mix every time i hunt. Stock 23 GTR with 3 ribbed Southfork 1644. Subscribe. ran a solid 34mph deep water at 4480rpm this weekend and ran 29. The length is the bottom of the boat - it doesn't matter that part of it is enclosed. Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:04 am. Posts: 49. got 2 years on it, and they only thing I have noticed is that the shine has worn off. MMT 1000 Club. MMT Addict. What is weird is the starter motor spins but doesn't engage the flywheel. Jimj. I have a 2000 Vanguard 36 on a Pro Drive Motor on a Pro Drive 17-48 console steer. _____ Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that: Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:28 am: Page 1 of 1 [ 3 posts ] Board. c. Put one on a lanyard attached to the motor and put one tie wrapped in the boat somewhere. Drive will be 1. 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. PPF wood duck vs Backwater swomp lite glider . I think a 23 should be around 4000 out of the water and 37-3800 in the water. The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. Get the 40, if you want an exhaust buy one, personally the stock 40 exhaust is pretty loud. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. Joined: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:19 am. Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:33 am. MMT 1000 Club. I'm new to the mud motors and really duck boats in general. Skybusters: Magic Does Not Apply to Shotgun Physics. The best possibly being ProDrive's new. We also have room for more participants! No better way to. Combined with the weight savings and dollar value the 1838 23 works out. Re: Powertech 3 Blade. Re: Copperhead surface drive help. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. We ran 3 guys (285,225,185) 9 gals fuel, 3 dozen decoys, gun box, guns and some other hunting related items. Posts: 68. MMT Member. Imagine my surprise when I looked back and saw my prop was gone. Just take the time before and after each season to inspect your bushings and grease the shaft and make sure the inside of the pot housing is greased well. You can remove the 4 screws out of the bottom of the football to reveal the switch wiring. Posts: 4820. _____ 1744 floating a 23 MBHD Stage 2 : Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:50 pm: Nateeendavie. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. Re: Mud buddy drive question. Location: North Texas. more. Used a hvlp sprayer. Joined: Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:16 pm Posts: 612 Location: Orange, Texas Re: Pro drive boat or Go devil? Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:17 pm: Rick. . It's a fine looking boat and you sure run it in a lot of different areas. Just run right into the cattails or roseau canes. 5- 31 mph with a light load. The turn around time was longer than I wanted (middle of duck season) and Nick had access to a worked Reaper. Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:49 pm. A few months late on the review: 19'7x46 Uncle J skiff. I didn't know what to expect since I haven't seen any pictures of the install. 3 coats, waiting till its completely dry between coats. VERY pleased with the GG. I can run 30. Posts: 1872. MMT Member. Before sawgrass, before elephant ears, before hydrilla. now you see. Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:29 am. . 5 it might be just what we need to get through another hunting/trapping season or two. ''It's just 90 foot you're gonna die if you fall 20 foot so whats another 70 foot'' Jason Humble climbing school 12' Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:54 amPredator 670cc Carb swap to Honda. MB 5500 Black Death. 5 MPH. Mikuni carb not getting fuel. Anyone have one? Looking at getting one for a carstens canvasback. 18 hp Go Devil shaft/prop removal issues. Posts: 16915. Joined: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:18 am. to look into, and I live down here. Location: Duck Hill & Starkville, MS Re: Go Devil prop question. Pro-Drive's trim switch conversion kit. 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. Easy once you get used to it. River Run Surface drive motors. 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 difference is very noticeable with the gt props, and sometimes is with big blades. Location: Mandeville, LA. 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. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. i guarantee that you have at least 3 broke pins in the band part of your clutch. Author Message; oilers1976. Posts: 16915. Third time I went out solo again, scouted some new areas, found a good concentration of frogs. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. 5 pilot e clip 1 position up from middle. let it sit for 30 minutes are so. And copperhead's customer service is top notch. Have NO complaints shows no wear after 25hrs with some mud use. HDR 5000. i have an 8hp outboard now on it and to get back where i need to get, i have too get out of boat and push. DIY about +-$1800. Re: 16 hp duromax. Posts: 10388. MMT 1000 Club. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. All functions ok but does not seem "right". Posts: 1588. yall really need to be using relays to run a fuel pump. 00 per year. Took the carb off and emptied the bowl. Getting ready for this season and have been tossing around the idea of a spare wheel. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. The propeller must run in a floating position. Joined: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:46 am. Posts: 605. Re: Not getting spark. Last visit was: Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:07 pm: It is currently Thu Nov 16, 2023 6:07 pmLocation: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: Mikuni carb ??? _____ HOTSAUCE170 wrote: I've never gone to Seminole for the amenities/luxury the two reasons I go down there are to kill shit and get fucked up with like minded individuals aka OG'S. Part number is 34-1686. Don't use a screw driver it will snap in half. I found a guy selling a 2013 Mud Buddy 5500 Black Death with around 90 hours on it for about $5500. c. Speaking as a 25 owner – unless you have a restriction to 25hp - I would go with the 35. Thats JMHO. . 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. It's on a riveted 1436 Jon boat, weights like 160lbs. Mud Buddy releasing the 25hp EFI Subaru motor in August. Gator tail duck blind on a 2021 1854 extreme gt boat. Two people, my dog, and a hunt load, I run 34-35. 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. Posts: 4. I have recently noticed a drag when I hit lillies, it was sudden as if someone was hitting the brakes. Although the gap can vary from . It would also be a cold day in hell before I took a longtail out on it. I have GG. I went out a few nights later by myself and caught a few more in a couple of hours. Rinse. Get a pushrod and see what happens. The carb I used is a 34 mm mikuni round slide . Thu May 21, 2015 2:25 pm. Briggs key is a Briggs key. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. The bearings are in the flared housings on the outdrive. The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. Re: AKC/UKC Champion Pedigree Chocolate Lab Puppies For Sale. 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 . Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:03 am. Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:45 am. Can't believe there's been no comments on this since fri the 8th! MMT has never been known for its lack of opinionated experts , who are always ready to comment on something they may (or may not) know anything about. Re: Greasing go-devils. Two corner boxes. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. The go devil website says the 18hp should run the 9x4. It really makes a little difference when paired with a worked prop but only after the skeg has been cut. It's by far the fastest prop I've ran on my boat. Re: Vanguard serial number. MMT Member. Last visit was: Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:22 am: It is currently Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:22 amForum. Re: Go devil LT help!! The plunger on the fuel solenoid likes to get clogged up on those things. Check the wires that feed them for loose connections. I've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. Location: Michigan. Let's talk Pro-Drive Upgrades. If you are to pussy to do that pull one spark plug at a time if the engine dies it the other side. I've been emailing Uncle-J about building a boat. What is the difference between the 842921 and the 492932? First oil change on my 37efi. Just bought a 1648 Crestliner Modified V hull with a 2001 Go-devil long tail with 350 hours. Been around several that are 3-4 years old and still going. Will be on a 1436 weldbilt crawdad. it will be used for goose/duck hunting to get to some honey holes easier. You'll get plenty of results to read through with answers to your. It is a Briggs Vanguard on a Copperhead frame and will run like any other Briggs Vanguard (pretty much every GT, Prodrive, and Mudbuddy except the 25's and 27's is a Vanguard). Re: Boat Dr new 12. Posts: 1068. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. They also offer high comp pistons for the. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. tail winds, tail currents, shallow water, light load. These vids were taken this past Saturday morning. Hi folks, I have an old 1432 Quichita running a Mud-skipper kit with a Predator 420. 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. 5- 31 mph with a light load. the wobble could be your bearing going out but i am gonna go with something electrical. 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. A socket-wrench set makes things much quicker. Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:54 pm. Location: greensboro n. I live in Oklahoma hunt waterfowl on lakes and rivers. Posts: 16. It will be going in a 1436 flat bottom. MMT Member. Honestly I don't expect it to do much, not really. Re: 5hp go devil longtail. Use the search feature for the stages but in general they are a combination of headwork (~$700), cam ($400 part, not including labor), carb (~$800 new), and performance exhaust (~$75 to gut stock up to probably $700 for high end performance). my question would be if i opt for a 1636 (cuz its cheaper) would it be. Location: West Monroe, LA. You should have reviewed a tension gauge when you bought the motor. _____ Gator Trax 1644 HD pushed by. Back H2o SWOMP 23 SS stage 2 15x36. I put no seize back on the threads. Duck season comes around and the first few runs out I had the motor running about 3500-3600 RPM (max is 4000 w governor). I got a shotgun,rifle and a Go Devil Surface Drive a country boy can survive. I may have applied everything to thick. MMT 1000 Club. SC Ducks Forum. Re: bent pushrod 4400 HDR MudBuddy. ran one for several years. Re: Installing Gator Tail 35. a 20'x44'' skiff runs well with a 27kholer. Re: lost Key. 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. Re: go devil died today. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. the props are very tough but very inefficient. 008 - . Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:42 am. 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. Posts: 250. I used PTI zinc chromate green primer. Run shallow, run loud. Bride~of~Chucky. Two of us have carried the boat and motor into some areas and dragged it a long ways. Re: Dam B, Texas duck hunting. Boat Layout:seats cut out Foam insulation floor. I'm from crosby texas and looking to get my old prop cupped for 9 inches for the refuge rules,I have a 23 mud buddy mini. No insurance needed. Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am. Never hurt anything that I know of. They look pretty well engineered and built. I have heads, exhaust and carb and I run 27 mph with 2 men, dog and hunting load with my big blade prop. 7 MPHRe: Gas pouring out of carb overflow?! FWIW, I have seen only a couple situations were an e-pump is really needed and that was when the stock pump was defective. Had to give Will Carter at Texas Mud Motor (Gladewater, TX) a huge shoutout for his work on my 2012 Brother boat w/GTR 35. Just upgraded not long ago from my lil mudbuddy. Mikuni carb to much fuel. A "17 foot" gator trax with a hunt deck is 18 and a half feet long. OP didn't indicate the type of motor or stator, this info is specific to a 35HP briggs. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. Follow these steps and you cant go wrong. They use Kohler engines: 7, 9. I want to install a killswitch. Ive hunted off baptiste for the past few years so i know about the river and how dangerous it can be. Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:40 am. Engine sounds good--but i don't have a tach yet so i'm not certain how many. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am Posts: 1872 Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. . The Instagators are top performers for a 25HP engine. 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. seems too thick. Most trailer axles come with crappy Chinese wheel bearings. Location: Boone docs Louisiana. Working with Nick Peltier on a build- heads, cam, hex shaft and a tune on PD 40 EFI. 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. MudmotorTalk. U may have to use a cheater pipe on it if it's been a while since removed. Uncle-J Boats. Mine was really easy. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. _________________. Am not sure how to connect. 035. Cooler, wife and black dog of 82#. What I wanna know is if the prodigy that I have is any tougher than his 1651 exel. Location: Michigan. Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin. Re: 25hp godevil surface drive. MMT Elite Member. Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:52 pm. We ran this motor in controlled tests for two days using the same five men, same water and conditions. Re: Prodrive Clutch. the super guards are to big and wont allow you to bite down in the shallows. 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. ), Wetsounds AS-10" sub with amplifier (29 lbs), Minn Kota 54" 55 lb trolling motor. Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:10 pm: deadbird8. nearest landings: • Packs: 9890 Packs Landing Rd. if you up the hp you may be able to turn one of thier larger props if they have one available. I don't want to get inside the motor, but I would like to open it up some. Re: 25hp go devil surface drive. Location: Duck Hill & Starkville, MS Duck Blind question. Posts: 37. Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:27 am. Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:39 am. I would 1. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga!Re: Best Texas Duck Hunting Lake. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 am Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama Re: Speeds. Posts: 37. Subscribe. I still run a direct drive and if i'm putting and want to slow down I just trim up a bit. IMG_2511. 030 to . I've got a 2011 36hp Pro Drive. . Re: 27hp Kohler GoDevil. I’m sending my 3 blade to be worked next week and we shall see how that runs. A 2 blade vs a 3 blade. Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:17 pm: fish_hook128. Posts: 18. MMT Member. Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:48 am: brycecheramie. MMT Addict. It's a key start. 3. Posts: 701. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is online: Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot] and 64 guests. The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. steps in hunt deck. Posts: 5603. It's on a riveted 1436 Jon boat, weights like 160lbs. MMT Pro Member. Location: Nederland Texas. Location: somewhere fishing. Posts: 4820. 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. Only mod is a marshmellow muffler. Duck Run. I used the lowes roofing shovel on my nfz knockoff like brad uses on his boats. 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. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. GatorGlide and GatorBase sticks better than anything I've found in 35 years of painting. Be used mainly for small creeks and some tight timber. Posts: 4. Also duck hunting these waters too. Speeds are definitely inflated, but you can consistently see a 40hp run 31-32mph. Re: SeaDek vs AquaTraction. _____ Back Yard Bullshit 1848 with Delta stage. Re: lost key. I would suggest you go demo the different models and see what feels best to you and where you run. Only time I can notice it is a high rpm's after running it on water. Re: Wetlander or Gatorglide. The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Valve lash when cold 0. (completes to ground). They are doing it on the mini frame also. Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Light = myself 195lbs, 1 battery, 8 gal gas, misc gear in storage areas. The first. Most years we have to cut our way upstream with axe and chainsaw. Fix: polish that cam lobe with 600 wet paper. couple thousand hrs. Its perfect for my small pond but I wouldnt recommend traveling any distance with two men and a load. I practically gave it away to get rid of it. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. But if you have a non CDI motor, advance timing key. I am looking to purchase a surface drive. Speeds | Shallow Water:34-35 light 30-31 with moderate load. Having trouble figuring out where my oil leak is coming from on Mud Buddy 35hp HD Sport. We have pilings drove for camps, and no wake signs. {motor pulls fine with the rope start}. see the picture - go devil on left & gator tail on right. 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.