It is a nice setup for me. 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 @. 5, 14 and 25HP. I put no seize back on the threads. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. DUCK HEARSE. And like stated above, it took about 3 day of me not doing anything to it before it started to really get rock hard. steps in hunt deck. The boat it will be going on is a 17ft by 48 modified v hull with medium size pods. Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:19 am. That said, both a GD and a Ron Hill 9x6 prop have served me better- meaning I turn a few hundred more. I let the motor idle and bump it into and out of gear when picking up decoys in deeper water. _____ 2014 PRODIGY 1754 (#19) 2014 5500 BAMF HDR RETRO SOLD 2010 Gator Tail Gator Series 18x54 pushed by a 2020 40GTRXD:Location: SW Michigan. It came from the factory with 492932, but I purchased the 842921. If you are to pussy to do that pull one spark plug at a time if the engine dies it the other side. They are doing it on the mini frame also. 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. Re: Mud Motor vs. Crawfish. My buddy clocked it at 25mph in deep water. Run shallow, run loud. Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:55 pmYes it is somewhat controllable once you learn it, but I run a lot twists and turns. NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES: Vancouver Daily Province Archives 1894 - 2021. Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:54 am. Re: Not getting spark. Re: Powertech 3 Blade. I think a 23 should be around 4000 out of the water and 37-3800 in the water. 5 harbor freight predator. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I found a guy selling a 2013 Mud Buddy 5500 Black Death with around 90 hours on it for about $5500. MMT Addict. 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. Running 2 guys a blind a dog and a hunt load it would do everything I need no problem. Posts: 1103. 3-2. If you want to swirl wine and stay in a room where politics and investment diversity are. Well have at lesst 2-3 boats going. shaggy blind (not installed yet) Keep your eye on their IG for more photos of my boat and on mine @prodigyboats & @ctm_luke. Freeze it until needed. The New LU's use Gear oil AND grease. the original/oem cable on my gator tail is much thicker/beefier. Location: North Texas. Posts: 1913. Second went maybe at 55 hours got that from PD also. Location: Michigan. 7" SPS aluminum prop ( Dont hate unless you wanna buy me a stainless one!) 11 mph top speed by myself on a 14x36 Duracraft. Completely empty, I'm running 37-38 on my 1848 custom crawfish skiff. GatorTail Prop Selection. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. Bug. I always get stuck at station 4 for. Posts: 4781. MM Brand: Dixie Mud Motors Horsepower: 18hp Boat Brand: Tracker Grizzly Boat Size: 1448 MV 20"transom Boat Layout: Open floor, one bench in back,& big deckMudmotorTalk. 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. 2) you can get a volt meter, and set it to check for 20v DC. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. Posts: 4310. MMT Member. Posts: 37. Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:41 pm. 2014 Prodigy 1754 17' overall length. Getting ready for this season and have been tossing around the idea of a spare wheel. Am not sure how to connect. Re: lost Key. Posts: 68. Last visit was: Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 pm: It is currently Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 pm Location: Gladewater TX. Any of yall have a GD crawfish model. 1751 . 5, 14 and 25HP. Dogs Fighting. Location: Muscatine, Iowa. The bigger 1854 boat will carry a load better. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. several years later (mid 1990's) they used a long tail mud buddy in one of the texas hunts. 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. Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:14 pm. I use a good synthetic oil, but you don't have to. Thats JMHO. I have recently noticed a drag when I hit lillies, it was sudden as if someone was hitting the brakes. This should be a nice set up. (completes to ground). several issues with the motor would make it a non satisfying venture. From what I understand if you run from 1600-1900 rpms a lot the clutch will over heat and won't last. Two people, my dog, and a hunt load, I run 34-35. Having trouble figuring out where my oil leak is coming from on Mud Buddy 35hp HD Sport. MMT 1000 Club. Low voltage may also be the problem by not holding clutch plates. Didnt find much help so im posting hoping to help someone else out some day. Location: Decatur, IL. Duralux has a Yellow primer that you can buy. Most trailer axles come with crappy Chinese wheel bearings. Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:03 am. 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. 16. 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. So roughly 400 pounds in the boat plus two. With a light load (me, a couple of kids, some fishing crap) it'll do 14-15mph in shallow. Please Help! Leak test to make sure the valves are sealing, and also make sure your coil is Firing. Replacement keys come in a pair. 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. Then check the battery voltage, should be around 12-12. Re: Prodrive Clutch. Bride~of~Chucky. Posts: 107. U may have to use a cheater pipe on it if it's been a while since removed. I'm running a 17 x 44 Southfork Mud Hull. 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). Location: Beaumont, Texas. 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. Drive will be 1. Location: Kentucky. love it!!! good luck with your new motor. Carb and exhaust, will do good also. MMT Member. SC Ducks Forum. Ah shit, all my godevil motors had a little water in the grease even inside the shaft tube. I practically gave it away to get rid of it. The motor died and wouldn't restart. . Posts: 3833. . I did year before last, you got to be in the right spot for sure on Rayburn. MMT Member. Duck Hunters fighting. premium non ethanol fuel helps. Location: S-Ville, LA. The propeller tolerance should be checked. Just bought a 1648 Crestliner Modified V hull with a 2001 Go-devil long tail with 350 hours. Here is an update on a couple of Dixie's and Choppers pups from their litter in July 2012. . It's priced at 850 which comes with all mounting hardware and grass. Location: st bernard louisiana. Trace the wiring from the kill switch to the motor and check the connection. Stay away from the pre packaged ones they sell at. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. That's how a hunt deck boat is built anyways. Boat Brand:Alumacraft (New) Boat Size:15' 48 Flat-Bottom Jon Boat. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". Runs about 20 with 3 people and a dog and close to 25 alone. It's on a riveted 1436 Jon boat, weights like 160lbs. You need to try before you buy! _____ Bayou Surface Drive 337-351-0362 Tarkington, TX 77327. Do a before and after pics if you can. Predator 670 motor help needed. 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. 15 subscribers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Usually right at 2000# with me and few other items. Reaper Prop. MMT Elite Member. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. I only have empty speeds so far, but I picked up about 3mph on top end. Ours was built in 2013 with roller rockers, rods, pistons, performance heads ,cam and valves. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. Re: 16 hp duromax. Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:40 am. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. 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. You may have to register before you can post: click the. Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:21 pm. Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. don't judge me. Which ever one is not hot is the problem side. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. I would suspect your prop could be worn, High rpms and lost speed/load carrying ability is a symptom. Use your heads people. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am Posts: 1872 Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. Mud Buddy 37efi HDR Tall transom. Location: Nederland Texas. Would putting a stock Honda carb that's not "Calif. While picking up decoys idling around it sputters and loses power and wants to kill and when I try to get up and run she runs like garbage for a while. Well worth the money! No replacement for displacement!!!!! Sent from my beeper. problems. I can load it with 3 good sized guys all 215+ pounds, 2 dogs, 5 dozen weighted keel mallards and 1 1/2 dozen floater geese, personal gear and everything else needed for a duck trip and still get on step pretty quick in shallow water and run 24-27 mph depending on. Their all B&S motors their just as durable as the next. That is just screwed down, the floor does run all the way under it. MMT 1000 Club. Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:11 pm Posts: 556 Location: Metairie, LA Re: Black Cloud ammo problems. But if you have a non CDI motor, advance timing key. Who is online. if so you may find the. . Am not sure how to connect. I built a mud motor similar to a PPF only I added the Backwater Surface Tracer plate. 51. Location: Tarkington, TX. 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). The best possibly being ProDrive's new. MMT Addict. im interested in a getting a godevil duck skiff. All times are UTC [. pull on the 2 wires going into the clutch. Check the ground cable connection. We got lucky one morning. You can apply GatorGlide over factory paint jobs with the same prep, sand and wipe with acetone. I have the Gator Glide G2. 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. Re: Go Devil pressure greaser. Just make sure you run the right spring in it. You guys that work in the oilfield know about Chinese shackles and how crappy they are. Looks like a high school shop project that a blind kid completed. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. Don’t get a prop worked and then cut the skeg because it changes the working rpms. #CFFITR. moved to a 1544/ 25 HP GD, and now a 1648/27 HP MB. Here is the review for my new WC Custom rig. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket. Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:44 pm Posts: 13 PPF wood duck vs Backwater swomp lite glider. With that said I cannot comment on how well a Vanguard likes 5 degrees F because it just does not get that cold here. Last visit was: Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:45 am: It is currently Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:45 amrun it hard af or put it up. MMT Pro Member. It was brand new last winter this is the first year I've hunted with it. If your rpms are low, you can go to a 9x5 and your rpms will increase about 200. For auto's, they get your vehicle VIN and not the motor number. Re: Hoss 75. I went out a few nights later by myself and caught a few more in a couple of hours. Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:54 pm. 31K views 7 years ago. Once you add a 3rd guy the shorter boats begin to struggle. 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. I run a 1648 Weldbilt boat. . (this stuff is super glossy when applied, so I'm not really worried about it being that glossy anyways). Comments:This is actually an updated review from a year or so ago. On my third clutch, first went at about 30 hours. as a prior scavenger owner, its a good cheap motor. Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:50 pm. i guarantee that you have at least 3 broke pins in the band part of your clutch. 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. _________________. added another 200lbs 8mph plowing unable to get on plane. Probably get blasted on this-it has been my experience (with the ones I have personally used)-2. Big blades tend to be more consistent, but try running a balanced and stock on on the same motor, back to back. ran a solid 34mph deep water at 4480rpm this weekend and ran 29. Location: D'town, LA. Did this years ago and haven't looked back since. Re: bent pushrod 4400 HDR MudBuddy. 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. Location: Chandler,Indiana. make sure the switch is grounded properly to the HANDLE, has no flat spots and is connected to the terminal ground screw which is if you are. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. I have personaly weighed a 35 hunter short. Location: Boone docs Louisiana. 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. Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:51 am: renovator. Two of us have carried the boat and motor into some areas and dragged it a long ways. you will definitely like what it does for your motor. Add 850 lbs max speed 22. Re: Sherwin Williams KEM-400. MMT Pro Member. It is all down the one side of my belt housing , little bit on top of belt housing and looks of some sprayed on. Re: Kem 400. Re: Mudbuddy trim not working. Posts: 10388. You'll be running about 13 with the heavy load you are talking about. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. With that said I cannot comment on how well a Vanguard likes 5 degrees F because it just does not get that cold here. Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:39 am. I have a 1648 Tracker Grizzly ran it for three years with a 25 long tail got 22mph out of it . It's the stock configuration as far as prop/gearing. 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: Advice on surface drive mud motor. mallard maasher Discussion starter ·. Pass a loutre. Just know that has no association. 40 Horse Prodrive. Re: centrifugal clutches. 16x48'' boats are for people who have never run 20' boats. Did exactly what you're sayin though, runnin fine and then it just killed. If the belt is tight then it could be the clutch. no need for a . Working with Nick Peltier on a build- heads, cam, hex shaft and a tune on PD 40 EFI. 0-32. It appears that more and more Prodrive owners are making the swap to this engine and are hitting me up for information. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. Depends on diameter, pitch, and cupping. Look where the pushrod seats under the rocker arm. Grease piston-go devil. New Phowler Prowler Ext 1744 Test Results UPDATED w/36 PD!!! Okay, here is the hard data on the new Phowler Prowler Extreme 1744. Sumter, South Carolina. 1436 flat bottom 20hp vanguard go-devil crawfish 9x6: Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:37 am: North LA Hunter. Hope that helpsJoined: Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:19 am. Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Light = myself 195lbs, 1 battery, 8 gal gas, misc gear in storage areas. Use the search feature, or Google "2 blade vs 3 blade, mud motor talk". 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. orginal owner of 18 hp Vanguard Go Devil, purchased 1994. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk _____ "Two people in this world wear helmets, and that's dare devils and pussies. . Re: Draining battery fast. New to the forum and mud boats. I don't want to get inside the motor, but I would like to open it up some. Well, same thing happened to me last night. they come in 1536, 1636, 1836. Joined: Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:38 am Posts: 10201 Location: SETX Re: Deer Hunting Angelina National Forest (Sam Rayburn Lake. Re: Go Devil ignition system. Location: Beaumont, Texas. Page 1 of 1. So yes to your question. Last visit was: Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:51 am: It is currently Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:51 amI'm runninng a Kohler command pro--25 hp. Location: South Louisiana. Location: Wolf Bay,Alabama. First off run it until the muffler is warm. MMT Pro Member. 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. Also duck hunting these waters too. The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. On a stock motor I was turning a big blade 3800 bout 21-22 mph. was able to get 1050lb load on plane, max speed 21. LOL. 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). The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:17 pm: fish_hook128. I am looking to purchase a surface drive. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:52 pm. Posts: 183. Changed the fuse, motor cranked right up. Two times while we were out frogging, his motor blew the 25 amp fuse. 5 mph empty, rough water, ~ 3-6 feet. Back when acorn ridges were the place to be. . The switch is the most common point of failure. 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. Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:33 am. Made an adjustment at the governor and now it turns just under 3,600 in the water. yall really need to be using relays to run a fuel pump. Speeds | Deep Water:almost the same as shallow, 1mph slower at times. 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. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. I went from a 14x42 to a 16x48,no regrets. 51. 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. _________________. Took a 18" pipe wrench for the prop and it would pop right off. . Subscribe. Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:32 am. Like you I need to repaint mine also. Lower Bois'dark Creek resevoir #2. it happens from being on and off the momentary button. Duck lease in the marsh vermillion/Miami Corp or any marsh. Took the carb off and emptied the bowl. Then, rejetting the carb to get more. Copperhead 18 HP. It came from the factory with 492932, but I purchased the 842921. DatGator. Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin. 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. I would 1. 5hp but it bogs down easily and doesnt go much faster than a paddle when pushing a full load. Last night we went to do a little frogging in my buddy's boat. I used my airless and got it to spray it but seems like its spraying too much paint. Author Message; oilers1976. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:03 pm. Put a crescent on the top nut against ur cavation plate and put a big crowbar between the blades on prop. Heavy ass still run 30. Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:49 pm. I understand this is not the best boat for the motor, I'm having a different one built but this is it for now. I have a 1600 alaskan and had to buy the 1800 series beavertail. 1648 w/ a 36 pd fpr on dat biatch G-14 CLASSIFIED SKIFF ON DA WAY!! Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. 58 after tax. _____ Back Yard Bullshit 1848 with Delta stage. Posts: 94. The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. has a seperate red wire lead attached on the side of key switch. Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:50 pm Posts: 21 Looking for ideas for a homemade grab bar. catwalks w/bent trays. 300 lb i verified my scale with olympic plate weight. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. Its good to check it regularly 25 to 50 hours. Location: Michigan. Joined: Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:50 pm. Where ever you have a splice in the hose with a clamp on it. Location: Conroe tx. Pinewood, SC. 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. Check the wires that feed them for loose connections. _____ 1744 floating a 23 MBHD Stage 2 : Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:50 pm: Nateeendavie. [ 5 posts ]Location: Jefferson TX. Plows water with more than one guy in the boat, running it alone or with a kid it's as fast as you'd expect, but it has torque to get you there loaded. At 30 degrees, no problem. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. 6mph with the old carb, just me, no load---now runs 14. Posts: 7. Duralux duck boat drab. MMT 1000 Club. Lake Ralph Hall would be #1. Re: Governor removal. The extra 6” of width doesn’t feel like much till two people are on the front deck. You can then check spark on each side and then start the motor. Texas Mud Motor - Will Carter - 2012 GTR on Brother 1848. is it.