Last visit was: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:54 pm: It is currently Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:54 pmAny of yal do any duck hunting therep. Went from 16 to 19 consistent by myself, With a hunt load and extra bodies 13 to 16 . . Wchauvin. 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). There are some things/considerations on some brands, (for example a BPS crossover exhaust doesn't work well with the GT plastic clutch cover) but carb kits. Sent using Morse Code from my not so smart phone. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Direct drive 6ft shaft. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Copperhead 23 rpms. Last visit was: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:26 am: It is currently Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:26 am This has been the most effective way of eliminating tiller torque for me. 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. Been around several that are 3-4 years old and still going. 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. Do yourself a favor and find a Timken dealer and get some bearings made in the USA. Check the shaft for play. Re: Mud buddy drive question. Didnt find much help so im posting hoping to help someone else out some day. A few months late on the review: 19'7x46 Uncle J skiff. Posts: 3833. The coils can fire, But a bad diode will allow the current to backfeed and kill the opposite coil. Posts: 701. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. Posts: 35. _____MMT Member. shoot ducks in the face. The 35 HDR looks to weight 295. After a new install of parts, put dial on shaft and measure run out. Hope this helps someone out there. I let the motor idle and bump it into and out of gear when picking up decoys in deeper water. The Instagators are top performers for a 25HP engine. I'd have to wait about 30 seconds, choke it and run the rest of the way to the blind with it 1/4. I would 1. 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. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. 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. MMT Member. 51. This is my first banded bird and what better bird could it be on other than a bull double sprig pintail drake. I believe that it is but I want y'all's opinion. 7 MPHLast visit was: Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:51 pm: It is currently Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:51 pmLocation: Beaumont, Texas. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. As shitty as using the Rustoleum aluminum primer spray cans sounds, I've. At 30 degrees, no problem. some days it's awesome most days it's average. 16. 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. Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:57 pm. Duck Hunters fighting. Most homebuilds have a better finish than scavengers. Posts: 16915. Look where the pushrod seats under the rocker arm. Reaper Prop. Maybe playing here and there throughout the year. Two guys and me in the boat. I’m most likely running my 3 blade prop until duck season. I don't want to get inside the motor, but I would like to open it up some. Subscribe. They claimed 18-20 mph I could barely bump 13. seems too thick. Among the considerations are an 18x60 GD hull and a 18x56 GD hull. I have seen bad connections where the wire meets the connectors. Only weighs 165lbs. 3/16 bottom and sides. The bearings are in the flared housings on the outdrive. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. I run a 9x6 on my 23lt. I'm new to the mud motors and really duck boats in general. Specs are. 16x48'' boats are for people who have never run 20' boats. Mine is a Prodigy 1854 v rake, drop deck, 5086 aluminum. In 1989 Shannon "Mac"" McKinney came to my platoon in Cco 3/75 Ranger. Posts: 1554. Re: Best Boat for 27 HP Prodrive. B. . I’m sending my 3 blade to be worked next week and we shall see how that runs. Prop pitch to carry a load and pitch for speed are mutually exclusive to a point. Re: Not getting spark. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. com - View topic - ProDrive Wiring Problem Really Need Some Help. I've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. Available in low or high transom risers. I would suspect your prop could be worn, High rpms and lost speed/load carrying ability is a symptom. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. Re: Boat Dr new 12. I went out a few nights later by myself and caught a few more in a couple of hours. Proceeds will go directly to thr Flyway account. Lots of cypress knees and buck brush. Re: 25hp go devil surface drive. This is a short transom PD Notice the Knuckle is at the transom bracket. I pulled my barge off of some high and dry marsh after running up into the brush to make a blind location. Skybusters: Magic Does Not Apply to Shotgun Physics. Drive will be 1. Re: killswitch problems. More of any 3 makes a 2 or 3 blade "harder to turn". Location: Mandeville, LA. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. It would be nice to inspect and lube the valves / valve guides. Most years we have to cut our way upstream with axe and chainsaw. Because of the popularity of the Santee region for public waterfowl hunting, the declines in waterfowl numbers have evoked. Re: Mods for my 23 go devil longtail? Mods on a 23 longtail , I did them on my swomp from backwater . Then 2 coats of Kem 400. 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: AKC/UKC Champion Pedigree Chocolate Lab Puppies For Sale. _________________. Salvage of the breast meat covers the "wanton waste" problem. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. Location: Jefferson TX. Re: 27 Hp Kohler Mods/Tune Up. Well it just so happens that I am in the process of building a chain driven SDMM that will run aluminum props from 6. Lund Alaskan Beavertail Blind Install*Update*. You could just look at Mac, and tell he was a cut above. The first. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. _____ "Drop the Hammer" Excel 1651 F4 with a Mud Buddy HD7000 Excel 1860 F4 with a Mud Buddy HD5500: Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:46 am: take'emgator. Here is an update on a couple of Dixie's and Choppers pups from their litter in July 2012. Location: Conroe tx. So throw off. 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. MMT 1000 Club. Sparkleberry duck run. you will definitely like what it does for your motor. Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:14 pm. Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. I put no seize back on the threads. It's priced at 850 which comes with all mounting hardware and grass. Almost all builders count the hunt deck as part of the length. Stage 1 ?? = heads, carb, and exhaust. Location: Decatur, IL. All times are UTC [. 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. Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Light = myself 195lbs, 1 battery, 8 gal gas, misc gear in storage areas. Posts: 7. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. New Phowler Prowler Ext 1744 Test Results UPDATED w/36 PD!!! Okay, here is the hard data on the new Phowler Prowler Extreme 1744. He said the fix is that you run a smaller/tighter fuel hose about 2 feet from the engine where it connects to your carb, then add a plastic hose taper from the smaller gauge to your wider gauge that you run to your fuel tank. That is just screwed down, the floor does run all the way under it. I built a mud motor similar to a PPF only I added the Backwater Surface Tracer plate. Pinewood, SC 29125 • Lowfalls 958 Low Falls Rd. " Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:25 pm: nick2720. Bearing failure in the outdrive is usually due to failed seals on the outdrive allowing water in that causes corrosion on the. MMT Member. The props that smaller powered longtails are able to spin don't have enough pitch to run 22 even if the boat and load are perfect for the power of the motor. Posts: 4. I run that to bowfish, bass fish, and hunt. was able to get 1050lb load on plane, max speed 21. 7" SPS aluminum prop ( Dont hate unless you wanna buy me a stainless one!) 11 mph top speed by myself on a 14x36 Duracraft. Getting ready for this season and have been tossing around the idea of a spare wheel. It came from the factory with 492932, but I purchased the 842921. I've been hunting ducks for many years now but the last 5 years duck hunting has started to consume 90% of my fall hunting activities. MMT Super Elite Member. Then finish with a hole saw the size of your pipe. Location: Jefferson TX. Rinse. Go Devil Boat. Re: Damn you 25 efi! The 25 will run on an 18x40, Gator tail sells 18x40's with either the 25hp or 35hp option. Just know that has no association. Location: Tallahassee, Fl. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Part number is 34-1686. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. Posts: 16. JPG IMG_2521. They do not run 40+ with a 35 Briggs that you get with the $17k price. Location: Chandler,Indiana. Details 1. Speeds are definitely inflated, but you can consistently see a 40hp run 31-32mph. Go devil 27hp surface drive opinions/reviews. Posts: 2363. You need to try before you buy! _____ Bayou Surface Drive 337-351-0362 Tarkington, TX 77327. I'm running one. Re: SURFACE DRIVES IN DEEP WATER. I would get any decent 5-30 and not think twice about it. Motor is 2013 35hp GDSD. A socket-wrench set makes things much quicker. . A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. 2000 16x44 with a 2000 23hp longtail. 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. Question about Diamond City Trailer Axle. Joined: Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:57 pm. Third time I went out solo again, scouted some new areas, found a good concentration of frogs. They are doing it on the mini frame also. Mike Kliebert Custom. The reverse was an absolute joke it was more of a brake if you wanted to stop. Two corner boxes. Freeze it until needed. 5 it might be just what we need to get through another hunting/trapping season or two. 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. Lower Bois'dark Creek resevoir #2. Re: Spud Pole Holes for Go Devil Boat. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:33 am. consider replacing the bushings / seals - but on my old 20 year old GDLT. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. The New LU's use Gear oil AND grease. Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Crawfish. Went frogging a few times last week. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. nearest landings: • Packs: 9890 Packs Landing Rd. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Also if others run across additional information, please add to it. 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. don't be shy about the main shaft - if it is coming out that fast you may. Location: Sumter, SC. Bug. The 40 is impressive! Just sold my 37 (stock with gutted exhaust) and upgraded to the 40. _____ 35 GTR - 1754 Extreme : Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:08 pm. (yes I do know that by removing the foam the boat could. 18x56 or 18x60 go devil with 35 GDSD. MMT Addict. . The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. Location: Michigan. Craig I'm unsure of the brand but if you call GD they have their paint in stock. Add $500 for BPS crossover muffler. If you want to swirl wine and stay in a room where politics and investment diversity are. Posts: 94. SC Ducks Forum. you'll like it coondik, wish i still had both, but just don't need 2 mud rigs, so i chose the pd. Bearing failure in the outdrive is usually due to failed seals on the outdrive allowing water in that causes corrosion on the. The 9. Speeds | Deep Water:almost the same as shallow, 1mph slower at times. And it has a large prop with some decent pitch for a long tail. Low voltage may also be the problem by not holding clutch plates. _____ 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). Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:52 pm. no need for a . The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. they come in 1536, 1636, 1836. I don’t mind jumping out in shallow. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. With just me in the boat it will move pretty good ad another guy and all hunting gear and decoys and it will get you there just not that fast. Location: Clear Lake, Tx. Duck Collector. LOL. com. Re: Go-Devil Boat Paint. Pinewood, South Carolina Hosts Alan Flores Caroline B Crater Packs Landing 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. 040 on new motors, they should be at . Want to run shallow too and dry _____ JReese 1754 GatorTrax w/ MB 6000 customized by EVT: Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:36. If we had a jon boat I would probably step up to the 6. Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 am Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama Re: Speeds. moved to a 1544/ 25 HP GD, and now a 1648/27 HP MB. shaggy blind (not installed yet) Keep your eye on their IG for more photos of my boat and on mine @prodigyboats & @ctm_luke. Just doing a review on 2013 1846 tiller 40hp gator tail. I have Gx620 on go devel frame. With me and one adult I can't run over 23mph. All props tested with a cut skeg. Of course it was such a long time after purchase I ate that price. Location: S-Ville, LA. Before sawgrass, before elephant ears, before hydrilla. Instead of considering the mini, look into the LA Special. Posts: 1913. . Horsepower:18. Jason and crew came through perfect on this skiff. Stable as hell. Location: North Texas. Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:02 am. The info on the filter #842921I can find online specifically states it is for "big block" engines while some of the info on the net states the 492932S filter is for engines UP TO 26hp. Posts: 155. 030 to . Re: PPF wood duck w/ beavertail final attack. Am not sure how to connect. gt throttle cable. I went to the Northwest Sportshow today and there was an Aquatraction booth. several issues with the motor would make it a non satisfying venture. Copperhead height above transom. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. Posts: 4310. The clone is the honda clone 11 hp that would come with the twister kit. With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. Briggs key is a Briggs key. 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. Posts: 2530. . Re: Kem 400. 1846 40 gatortail xd. 035. So yes buy something different It's simple. The hardest wheels are prodrive and go devil wheels. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. The majority of the time problems are caused by air leaks, bad primer bulbs, or dirt. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. Re: Powertech 3 Blade. Running two motors has the benefit of redundancy but a larger hp single would have a place in this market. So yes to your question. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. I have a 2000 Vanguard 36 on a Pro Drive Motor on a Pro Drive 17-48 console steer. _____ 1554 excel- custom MB sport totin a stage II generac temporarily 20XRD Bullet- 300X Merc: Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:21 pm: Chico80x. 5hp but it bogs down easily and doesnt go much faster than a paddle when pushing a full load. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. Freeze it until needed. 3 blade harder to spin than 2 blade if everything is equal. _________________. 5 MPH. 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 @. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: INFLATABLE BOAT AND MUD BUDDY. Just me, just sayin. a 20'x44'' skiff runs well with a 27kholer. Dozens, maybe hundreds of boats, heavy machinery, and all the old bells and whistles of last year plus more. The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. Also duck hunting these waters too. 10,204 The duck run. I didn’t stop and look close to see if it seemed durable or not. Never seen so many fools in one place at one time in my life. Joined: Wed May 27, 2009 2:20 am Posts: 47 Location: The-Way, Texas, east- CENTRAL texas Re: Mud buddy sport v. It was brand new last winter this is the first year I've hunted with it. the clutch is about 211. . What is weird is the starter motor spins but doesn't engage the flywheel. Engine sounds good--but i don't have a tach yet so i'm not certain how many. The 16 footer fits in the garage. I have a 6. Posts: 4. Had carb issues, eventually changed the carb and fixed the problem--ran 18. . Location: Tarkington, TX. MMT Pro Member. Posts: 5605. Re: 16 foot Uncle J boats. Location: Trinity Bay - Texas. Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. Joined: Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:50 pm. 06-06-2013, 07:33 PM #16. IMG_2511. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket. Posts: 721. ran one for several years. Have NO complaints shows no wear after 25hrs with some mud use. My hull is 2013 and has a few blemishes on the bottom. Re: Hydraulic trim motor on Prodrive. 5 HP Predator, cost $110 at my local Harbor Freight. That said, if weight is your primary concern is weight, the 23 Mini is the lightest 23 available. MMT 1000 Club. Posts: 94. I'd put the same motor on both, a 35 hp GDSD. MMT Member. Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:24 pm. 0. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. I don't believe they are in operation anymore unfortunately. Look where the pushrod seats under the rocker arm. Be used mainly for small creeks and some tight timber. MMT Elite Member. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. Posts: 3833. The frame and engine design of GD, MB, and GT keeps the engine and muffler above the frame and much higher from the saltwater than the PD. Any of yall have a GD crawfish model. Well i run a 35 on a 1542 tracker grizly and it runs like a scolded dog. That's not even really related to the Predator though. When loaded down they won't plane properly, and they can't handle the mud or properly handle the weight of these motors. MMT 1000 Club. 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. Like you I need to repaint mine also. Re: 22hp predatpr mods and top speeds. Huge difference in power in all ranges. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. Posts: 6441. The 23hp is probably the best decision though, I believe the 12,18, and 23 are all within 20lbs of each other so why not get a 23. Inherited a old go-devil with a vanguard engine . _________________. Then, rejetting the carb to get more. . 35 GDSD STAGE 2-18x44 GUTTED GD. Re: 2013 Sc Sparkleberry duck run! If you just cruise the run and don't bs around the stations you can be at graduation by 6. He has added a cam, carb, and push rods thinks hes running 25 26 now. ProDrive EFI and LA Sportsman Show. Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:07 pm. I did year before last, you got to be in the right spot for sure on Rayburn. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Location: Old East Dallas, Texas.