MB 5500 Black Death. MMT Elite Member. Location: Rowlett, TX. When turning about 3530 or so rpm's with a slightly wore down prop, you will run about 18 mph with a very light load. 18 hp Go Devil shaft/prop removal issues. Startline Timing Ltd. The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 am Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama Re: Speeds. 20x50 WC Custom hull paired with new 40 horse Go Devil FNR motor (bone stock) Base load (fishing season): 9 gallon fuel tank, Wetsounds Surge 10 sound bar (20 lbs. Last night we went to do a little frogging in my buddy's boat. MMT Member. 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. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor. Same style clutch used on a lawnmower and they get several thousand. They use Kohler engines: 7, 9. I have steel flex on the bottom of a 1436 with a LT on it. DUCK HEARSE. Here is the review for my new WC Custom rig. The motor died and wouldn't restart. Duck Run. I suspect the problem started with age (motor is 8 years old), and. 5 pilot e clip 1 position up from middle. 125 boat in all honesty. MMT Super Elite Member. no need for a . _________________. This is a short transom PD Notice the Knuckle is at the transom bracket. Funny thing is, is that he bit the dust with. If the boat floats set up shoot ducks Cajuns are pussies just tell them you are a ninja. Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:55 am. 15 subscribers. The turn around time was longer than I wanted (middle of duck season) and Nick had access to a worked Reaper. SC Ducks Forum. Re: Bottom Coating for aluminum boat. Mikuni will get you a better idle. Posts: 94. Location: Boone docs Louisiana. Get the 40, if you want an exhaust buy one, personally the stock 40 exhaust is pretty loud. I understand this is not the best boat for the motor, I'm having a different one built but this is it for now. At 3500 rpms your not going to see 27 mph. The New LU's use Gear oil AND grease. duckduckboom. 24" sides, 5" catwalks, sealed double bottom, 16 gal gas tank. im interested in a getting a godevil duck skiff. Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:39 am. MMT 1000 Club. MMT Member. Re: Go Devil pressure greaser. Re: 25hp go devil surface drive. Let's talk Pro-Drive Upgrades. Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:01 pm: Hogjaw. MMT Member. Look where the pushrod seats under the rocker arm. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:21 pm. Ive tried two different automotive type sprayers but cant get either to spray. all 4 of those in my favor, I just gained at least 3. Re: 22 HP Predator Longtail to Surface Drive. Re: Trim and tilt not working? Agree its probably the switch on the football, when the trim won't work in either direction the common points are the ckt breaker, switch, or actuator. 75 x 10 prop. The way in we saw good. So yes to your question. 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. The carb I used is a 34 mm mikuni round slide . 31K views 7 years ago. Location: Old East Dallas, Texas. Posts: 1872. Twist it right off. Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:20 pm. Turn the idle screw in a few turns. 3 blade harder to spin than 2 blade if everything is equal. " - Willie Braun: Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:44 pm: pirogue1. Couple questions for the guys who have removed the foam from there Go Devil boats. I currently have a big blade and can run 4600-4700 rpms with 2-3 people. . Stay away from the pre packaged ones they sell at. Which is getting old. Posts: 4820. At 30 degrees, no problem. Re: Best Boat for 27 HP Prodrive. 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. Thu May 21, 2015 2:25 pm. Hope this helps someone out there. the clutch is about 211. Re: Sherwin Williams KEM-400. . Page 1 of 1. It came from the factory with 492932, but I purchased the 842921. The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. thanks man. 17 x 44 Southfork Mud Hull with a 25hp Big Block Mudbuddy. Joined: Sat Oct 29, 2011 5:28 pm. Has anyone bought or seen gator tails duck blind on the gator tail boats using the T-Rail gunnel? I'm wondering how it functions. 5hp longtail for just another $100 or so, but if I can push a canoe with the 2. _________________. 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. (yes I do know that by removing the foam the boat could. JPG IMG_2521. 00 per year. ), Wetsounds AS-10" sub with amplifier (29 lbs), Minn Kota 54" 55 lb trolling motor. Re: 22hp predatpr mods and top speeds. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. It would also be a cold day in hell before I took a longtail out on it. I always get stuck at station 4 for some unworldly reason. I like the price and the weight of the 6. MMT 1000 Club. It's an all around better frame than the mini, unless you are more concerned with the weight of the motor than the performance. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. The interior is 17 feet. Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:02 am. DIY about +-$1800. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. Get a long drill bit and drill a pilot hole all the way through from top to bottom where you want it. With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. Re: Go devil LT help!! The plunger on the fuel solenoid likes to get clogged up on those things. At 30 degrees,. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. . Just run right into the cattails or roseau canes. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. It's the stock configuration as far as prop/gearing. Duralux has a Yellow primer that you can buy. Joined: Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:09 am Posts: 105. We got lucky one morning. Joined: Thu May 07, 2015 3:57 pm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Comments:This is actually an updated review from a year or so ago. 1. Joined: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:18 am. Uncle-J Boats. more. 7" SPS aluminum prop ( Dont hate unless you wanna buy me a stainless one!) 11 mph top speed by myself on a 14x36 Duracraft. Horsepower:18. It's a fine looking boat and you sure run it in a lot of different areas. Posts: 6441. my question would be if i opt for a 1636 (cuz its cheaper) would it be. It was brand new last winter this is the first year I've hunted with it. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. If your rpms are high, you can go to a 9x7 and your rpms will drop about 200. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. Please Help! Leak test to make sure the valves are sealing, and also make sure your coil is Firing. _________________. Also check the terminals on the toggle switch they vibrate loose some times and check the rest of the connections. Fix: polish that cam lobe with 600 wet paper. Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:03 pm. Joined: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:55 am. 016 Oil Filter (49065-2071, 49065-2078, 49065-7010)Copperhead 23 rpms. What I wanna know is if the prodigy that I have is any tougher than his 1651 exel. Of course it was such a long time after purchase I ate that price. The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. 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. Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run 2020 same thing, different year ride through the swamp and head to 601 sandbar meeting in front of packs around 9:30/10 y’all know the deal. Posts: 605. 40 Horse Prodrive. Predator 670 motor help needed. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. Hi folks, I have an old 1432 Quichita running a Mud-skipper kit with a Predator 420. 8 with 5 people and 2 icechest. 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. It's a key start. Don’t really care about high speed just decent speed carrying a load. I've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. im in central florida. On a stock motor I was turning a big blade 3800 bout 21-22 mph. _____ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. They look pretty well engineered and built. Imagine my surprise when I looked back and saw my prop was gone. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. the clutch is about 211. 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. I don’t mind jumping out in shallow. shaggy blind (not installed yet) Keep your eye on their IG for more photos of my boat and on mine @prodigyboats & @ctm_luke. Location: Corner of Hell an high water, La. MMT Member. I didn’t stop and look close to see if it seemed durable or not. _________________. In Alaska using a whole duck for dog training is "wanton waste" and subject to all sorts of legal problems. I run a 1648 Weldbilt boat. If your rpms are low, you can go to a 9x5 and your rpms will increase about 200. Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:06 pm. The majority of the time problems are caused by air leaks, bad primer bulbs, or dirt. Joined: Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:57 pm. New carb, fuel pump, fuel filter, new hose. Huge difference in power in all ranges. Posts: 107. Exhaust, EVT or BPS are your options on the kohler. Posts: 1913. Duck lease in the marsh vermillion/Miami Corp or any marsh. I have a 6. 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. Re: Hoss 75. My MB 27 LT is rated for a 9x7 prop and everywhere I've looked, all the mud motor mfg. Starter and solenoid Briggs 23hp Vanguard? My Briggs 23 Vanguard {380477-0065-E1} was giving me the old "solenoid click" when I turned the key and NOT spinning the starter at all. Duck Collector. Anyone have one? Looking at getting one for a carstens canvasback. There will be a lot of people there, but they won't be any off them wearing. I have the stock two blade prop. However the cost associated with the blind, and trailer make the 2 ft longer 1838 23hp more expensive than the 1644 27hp rig. I may have applied everything to thick. 008 - . Location: The duck Mecca called Ga!Re: Best Texas Duck Hunting Lake. 2000 16x44 with a 2000 23hp longtail. Location: Michigan. Location: S-Ville, LA. MMT Addict. Almost all builders count the hunt deck as part of the length. Re: Big Blade vs. I only have empty speeds so far, but I picked up about 3mph on top end. First night we left a little early and caught a lil mess of bass before the sun went down. Lever style throttle , 30$ , 20 minutes. Joined: Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:06 pm. Then finish with a hole saw the size of your pipe. _____ #CFFITR -Custom pool noodle. premium non ethanol fuel helps. I have the gtr on it. Insert pipe and weld it up. 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. on it but when I try to idle under load, it often slowly dies after about 30 seconds. If we had a jon boat I would probably step up to the 6. don't judge me. I run a stage 3 and no problems, just keep up on my pm's on motor and outdrive. Mud Buddy 37efi HDR Tall transom. You'll get plenty of results to read through with answers to your. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. You can adjust the idle circuit needles as well. It shouldn't be "cold nature" once running. steps in hunt deck. I know this isnt a mud-motor but i searched many forums before deciding what blind to buy for my lund alaskan. Location: Centreville MD. You can buy the paint in spray cans or quarts. Running a 9x6 GD longtail prop. The stock 22hp Predator is a California emissions engine. 27 seems pretty high for a stock motor on a ribbed bottom boat. Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. If you want to swirl wine and stay in a room where politics and investment diversity are. I would suggest you go demo the different models and see what feels best to you and where you run. Re: 9" Prop for 25 GTR Big Block. I run that to bowfish, bass fish, and hunt. on my 5-18hp it would bog down so much i dident even want to go through anything with it. Posts: 16915. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. Charles Parish) Pic's of 23GTR. now you see. Can be overkill too. NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES: Vancouver Daily Province Archives 1894 - 2021. So you got more clearance then you do with a GTR. I have heads, exhaust and carb and I run 27 mph with 2 men, dog and hunting load with my big blade prop. 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. Posts: 5605. You will get wet. Posts: 9673. Most trailer axles come with crappy Chinese wheel bearings. nearest landings: • Packs: 9890 Packs Landing Rd. a little bit of closed cell foam flotation in a 16 foot duck boat is going to do absolutely nothin in the big muddy. _____ 35 GTR - 1754 Extreme : Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:08 pm. 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. 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. Location: Luling, LA (St. Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am. The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. June 12, 2010. Reaper Prop. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Light = myself 195lbs, 1 battery, 8 gal gas, misc gear in storage areas. 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. Some people were giving shit to a buddy of mine about how excel boats aren't that tough. Anyhow, I decided to run an 1848 hull, extended deck, pointed bow, hunt deck and saddle pods. Grease piston-go devil. Who is online. MMT Super Elite Member. 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. Did exactly what you're sayin though, runnin fine and then it just killed. 06-06-2013, 07:33 PM #16. Id just put one and train your dog to use that one. I would 1. Only time I can notice it is a high rpm's after running it on water. 004 - 0. Location: SW Georgia. Available in low or high transom risers. Posts: 4310. Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:24 pm. JPG The only thing that is chipped now after 2 years is the floor and the bow where I hit and pushed stuff. 3. There are quite a few discussions where one proves better than the other in different curcumstances, so it'll depend on what kind of conditions you run in. Bride~of~Chucky. 10,204 The duck run. The bearings are in the flared housings on the outdrive. MMT Pro Member. Also, I've had a few whiskey's. Thats JMHO. They carry a load better. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. MMT Super Elite Member. Run it on a fiberglass Indian River canoe. That is one reason why others like the longer boats. Re: Mud buddy drive question. 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 . 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. Also duck hunting these waters too. I have cam and heads but this should be a good starting point. 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. Location: Lake Jackson, TX. I for one would love to see a larger displacement mud motor hit the market. 3 coats, waiting till its completely dry between coats. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. Set to continuity and test the leads and you should see Open loop then when you pull the kill switch you should see something reading resistance. Cameron, SC 29030. Location: Jefferson TX. Set to continuity and test the leads and you should see Open loop then when you pull the kill switch you should see something reading resistance. 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. Bug. OP didn't indicate the type of motor or stator, this info is specific to a 35HP briggs. I need side pic's, top, and back of a 23GTR. Location: Mandeville, LA. pull on the 2 wires going into the clutch. Mud Buddy releasing the 25hp EFI Subaru motor in August. I have the Gator Glide G2. Gator Glide - 8 months later. Then 2 coats of Kem 400. Speeds | Deep Water: 1. Wchauvin. These vids were taken this past Saturday morning. Re: Mud Buddy Sport V Problems. This video and images were compiled from those taken during the 2012 Duck Run held annually out of Pack's. This should be a nice set up. Re: Boat Dr new 12. The go devil 27hp is the motor I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on. _____ Back Yard Bullshit 1848 with Delta stage. Sparkleberry "duck run" to benefit Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge!!!Annual fundraiser for Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge10,205 The duck run. MMT Pro Member. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. 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. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. The 40 is impressive! Just sold my 37 (stock with gutted exhaust) and upgraded to the 40. From what I understand if you run from 1600-1900 rpms a lot the clutch will over heat and won't last. As for props, since you wont be running in mud go a few sizes up in pitch so when. MMT Member. _________________. MMT Elite Member. Re: go devil died today. Re: 16 foot Uncle J boats. Last visit was: Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:23 am: It is currently Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:23 am MMT Member. . 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. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. I went out a few nights later by myself and caught a few more in a couple of hours. The propeller tolerance should be checked. Posts: 2530. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. _________________. Posts: 3833. Just upgraded not long ago from my lil mudbuddy. yall really need to be using relays to run a fuel pump. Mike Kliebert Custom. 3 coats, waiting till its completely dry between coats. 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. Our large block Vanguard engines come with a Champion RC12YC spark plug. Location: Belle Chasse, LA. The 2 blade is for duck season in serious tough conditions as well as heavy loads. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. Two guys and me in the boat. JPG The only thing that is chipped now after 2 years is the floor and the bow where I hit and pushed stuff. Bought the kit a few days ago. _____ 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. Posts: 8133. The k&n is a good choice for air filter and oil filter. 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. Details 144 people responded Event by Alan Flores and SPARKLEBERRY SWAMP DUCK RUN Packs Landing Rd, Pinewood, SC 29125, United States Public · Anyone on or off. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. MMT Elite Member. It's by far the fastest prop I've ran on my boat. Don’t get a prop worked and then cut the skeg because it changes the working rpms. You can apply GatorGlide over factory paint jobs with the same prep, sand and wipe with acetone. Outboard with Jack Plate. I still run a direct drive and if i'm putting and want to slow down I just trim up a bit. I would get any decent 5-30 and not think twice about it. They look pretty well engineered and built. What is the difference between the 842921 and the 492932? First oil change on my 37efi. Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:39 pm: 50fps.