I used the lowes roofing shovel on my nfz knockoff like brad uses on his boats. 3 blade harder to spin than 2 blade if everything is equal. MMT Member. 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 Facebook The unofficial sparkleberry run, I might be able to come up with some trophies for odd things Pinewood, South Carolina Hosts Alan Flores SPARKLEBERRY SWAMP DUCK RUN Forum. the wobble could be your bearing going out but i am gonna go with something electrical. Posts: 183. This is my first banded bird and what better bird could it be on other than a bull double sprig pintail drake. . June 12, 2010. My motor is a mudbuddy 25 hp but should be pretty close to the same results as you. I'd have to wait about 30 seconds, choke it and run the rest of the way to the blind with it 1/4. Willey’s templet is the correct one for performance. deadbird8. I live in Oklahoma hunt waterfowl on lakes and rivers. added another 200lbs 8mph plowing unable to get on plane. nearest landings: • Packs: 9890 Packs Landing Rd. scatters boy 316. I put no seize back on the threads. Re: SURFACE DRIVES IN DEEP WATER. They have few kinks to work out before they gonna be competitive. I've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. Crawfish. They are now 8 months old and have been in formal training for. Speeds are definitely inflated, but you can consistently see a 40hp run 31-32mph. Posts: 574. Re: 22 HP Predator Longtail to Surface Drive. A "17 foot" gator trax with a hunt deck is 18 and a half feet long. Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:49 pm: cmk07c. Not sure if this can be sticky'd or what. U may have to use a cheater pipe on it if it's been a while since removed. . You could just look at Mac, and tell he was a cut above. _________________. Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:48 am: brycecheramie. South Carolina Duck Hunting. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. Pro-Drive's trim switch conversion kit. Duralux has a Yellow primer that you can buy. You'll know when it pops loose. Stay away from the pre packaged ones they sell at. There's a wire on each side of the cylindrical mercury switch. Just bought a 1648 Crestliner Modified V hull with a 2001 Go-devil long tail with 350 hours. . Completely empty, I'm running 37-38 on my 1848 custom crawfish skiff. River Run Surface drive motors. I built a mud motor similar to a PPF only I added the Backwater Surface Tracer plate. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am. Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. Posts: 49. Re: 29 kawasaki fuel pump help!! Walbro GSL393 (40GPH @ 30ish PSI) Airtex E8228 (38GPH @ 30ish PSI) Walbro GSL391 (50GPH @ 30ish PSI) Some aftermarket pumps that meet the required specs as the pump for the FD791D (the 29hp kawa with fuel injection that you have uses a pump with 38 GPH at 26ish psi). Location: Rowlett, TX. 3 coats, waiting till its completely dry between coats. . . Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. (completes to ground). I use the toro key because it covers the key area, but any Briggs key should work. #GhostBoat. Check the voltage at the battery- should be ~12. Has 200 hrs on it now with out issues other than crank case gasket, and stud. Also, run the motor out of the water and see how many rpms you can get up to and then report back. Sun May 12, 2013 3:50 am: huck Finn. ACE HW or Northern Tool has them. to look into, and I live down here. I used my airless and got it to spray it but seems like its spraying too much paint. 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 have an Excel 1860 F4. Re: Damn you 25 efi! The 25 will run on an 18x40, Gator tail sells 18x40's with either the 25hp or 35hp option. Same style clutch used on a lawnmower and they get several thousand. ran a solid 34mph deep water at 4480rpm this weekend and ran 29. Briggs key is a Briggs key. get a mud motor. Stage 1 ?? = heads, carb, and exhaust. You should be getting 12. Posts: 221. MMT Member. With me my wife and the yeti Im getting 24 maybe 25. 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. Seriously considering buying the new 5000EFI for my 1851 Prodigy. 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. {motor pulls fine with the rope start}. Then, after your warranty runs up, call Will or Marcus to get heads done. duck commanders only use the best? i watched some of my old duck commander vhs tapes over the weekend and noticed a few things. Location: Conroe tx. couple thousand hrs. I did year before last, you got to be in the right spot for sure on Rayburn. Among the considerations are an 18x60 GD hull and a 18x56 GD hull. I'm running one. Posts: 5603. Re: Prodrive Clutch. 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. Posts: 5603. Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. Re: Wetlander or Gatorglide. First night we left a little early and caught a lil mess of bass before the sun went down. . I have heads, exhaust and carb and I run 27 mph with 2 men, dog and hunting load with my big blade prop. Then finish with a hole saw the size of your pipe. We ran this motor in controlled tests for two days using the same five men, same water and conditions. You can buy the paint in spray cans or quarts. The bigger 1854 boat will carry a load better. 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. MMT Super Elite Member. I have a 6. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. All the dealers I spoke to say to run at varying RPM's the first few trips out. Posts: 16915. Only weighs 165lbs. It's on a riveted 1436 Jon boat, weights like 160lbs. 4 quarts. I have a lease on the calumet cutt that I am willing to depart with. Startline Timing Ltd. I didn’t stop and look close to see if it seemed durable or not. i6/50 GT W 4400 Hdr i have always ran a Hammer,like it cause its beefier and last longer than a BB. The 40 is impressive! Just sold my 37 (stock with gutted exhaust) and upgraded to the 40. 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. . Posts: 35. Most everyone agrees that headwork is the biggest bang for the buck upfront. Back H2o SWOMP 23 SS stage 2 15x36. Also if others run across additional information, please add to it. Id just put one and train your dog to use that one. My buddy clocked it at 25mph in deep water. Re: Outboard vs Surface Drive. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. you'll like it coondik, wish i still had both, but just don't need 2 mud rigs, so i chose the pd. Re: centrifugal clutches. 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. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. 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. Of course it was such a long time after purchase I ate that price. Personal preference. Just make sure you run the right spring in it. As for props, since you wont be running in mud go a few sizes up in pitch so when. Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:39 am Posts: 6976 Location: West Monroe, LA Re: go. All of them are different. 5x48 running like hell from a built 40 merc. I have steel flex on the bottom of a 1436 with a LT on it. Lund Alaskan Beavertail Blind Install*Update*. JPG The only thing that is chipped now after 2 years is the floor and the bow where I hit and pushed stuff. 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. i guarantee that you have at least 3 broke pins in the band part of your clutch. . The 2 blade is for duck season in serious tough conditions as well as heavy loads. OP didn't indicate the type of motor or stator, this info is specific to a 35HP briggs. 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). 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. The hardest wheels are prodrive and go devil wheels. #CFFITR. This year I added a Backwater Swomp lite kit 65'' shaft with 7" prop on my 15'4' Gheenoe -went cheap and put it on a $99. " - Willie Braun: Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:44 pm: pirogue1. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. 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. 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. Skybusters: Magic Does Not Apply to Shotgun Physics. a 20'x44'' skiff runs well with a 27kholer. The 16 footer fits in the garage. Re: Hydraulic trim motor on Prodrive. Posts: 4. 006 Spark Plug gap . Replace the nylons with bronze when they wear out. Author Message; oilers1976. Used a hvlp sprayer. ), Wetsounds AS-10" sub with amplifier (29 lbs), Minn Kota 54" 55 lb trolling motor. Stable as hell. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. DUCK HEARSE. Exhaust, EVT or BPS are your options on the kohler. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk 2. Getting ready for this season and have been tossing around the idea of a spare wheel. Posts: 4. Duralux duck boat drab. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. Re: Go devil LT help!! The plunger on the fuel solenoid likes to get clogged up on those things. Use the search feature, or Google "2 blade vs 3 blade, mud motor talk". The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. I was expecting speeds close to 30mph. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. Z71v2. The go devil website says the 18hp should run the 9x4. Re: Bottom Coating for aluminum boat. Re: Mud Buddy Sport V Problems. 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. Re: 16 foot Uncle J boats. Do yourself a favor and find a Timken dealer and get some bearings made in the USA. Horsepower:18. The next run was teal opener morning. Our large block Vanguard engines come with a Champion RC12YC spark plug. Then 2 coats of Kem 400. And I saw impressive gains. LOL. Reaper Prop. 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. Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:03 pm. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. 75 x 10 prop. Joined: Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:41 pm Posts: 485 Re: Baptiste Colette. Re: Dam B, Texas duck hunting. Talking with the salesman, he recommended having the motor geared down with a big blade prop for better holeshot and if I wanted something with a little more speed to run rivers and play in the summer, get a 3 blade or hammer for speed. 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. Re: killswitch problems. Two of us have carried the boat and motor into some areas and dragged it a long ways. 10 mph loaded with 2 180lb guys and a spare 4 stroke engine. 15x36 Go Devil Duck Skiff with a Go Devil Longtail. Im excited to get out and into the marsh! The duck season is next month! Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:53 pm. Any of yall have a GD crawfish model. 031 (NGK BPR5ES) Ignition Coil Gap . Lots of cypress knees and buck brush. I have a primer bulb in the box but don't run the motor with it on- mine doesn't need it. Contact us. 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. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. 2mph, just me no load. 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. If I want a whole duck for training: In Alaska using a whole duck for dog training is "wanton waste" and subject to all sorts of legal problems. Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:01 pm: Hogjaw. moved to a 1544/ 25 HP GD, and now a 1648/27 HP MB. Pro-Drive 18x48 boat. Re: 22hp predator starter issue. Mud Buddy releasing the 25hp EFI Subaru motor in August. I'm looking at mounting a 23hp on the back of my bowfishing rig but it has a pusher fan mounted so I'm not sure if. Gator tail duck blind on a 2021 1854 extreme gt boat. They will look good but the wire will be corroded where it meets the connector. DIY about +-$1800. 5hp longtail for just another $100 or so, but if I can push a canoe with the 2. 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. And like stated above, it took about 3 day of me not doing anything to it before it started to really get rock hard. In Alaska using a whole duck for dog training is "wanton waste" and subject to all sorts of legal problems. They also offer high comp pistons for the. 8 with 5 people and 2 icechest. Don't know specifics on a mudbuddy, but 600 sounds way on the high side for a clutch and they are very reliable unless there is another issue in the drive somewhere. Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:53 pm: Wchauvin. Bride~of~Chucky. With the mod already on that motor a exhaust is a must. Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:21 amJoined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:25 am. It's on a riveted 1436 Jon boat, weights like 160lbs. We ran 3 guys (285,225,185) 9 gals fuel, 3 dozen decoys, gun box, guns and some other hunting related items. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. Never seen so many fools in one place at one time in my life. Location: Beaumont, Texas. I know a copperhead would be better but a new one is not in my budget and there are no used ones around me. . 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. These vids were taken this past Saturday morning. Rinse. Check the ground cable connection. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:04 am. Bride~of~Chucky. Both should have much better flow, the bps is a lil. " Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:25 pm: nick2720. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: Prodigy 1748 V-Rake. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor. MMT Member. Location: D'town, LA. We'll be staying at one of the campgrounds on the wma. Used to carry 8-10 people around a half mile or so a day for most of duck season. Location: Tallahassee, Fl. It's what I run. I've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. What is the difference between the 842921 and the 492932? First oil change on my 37efi. I like the price and the weight of the 6. At 3500 rpms your not going to see 27 mph. Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:39 am. Posts: 155. MMT Pro Member. I did do a search, but yes, here is another Predator question. motor can't run at the designed angle to push the load correctly (usually its a performance problem from the. Re: Mud Motor vs. They use Kohler engines: 7, 9. Hope this helps someone out there. I run a 1648 Weldbilt boat. Then sew up the breast and then I am legal. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Sumter, South Carolina. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. There aren't many replacement parts out there. Boat Layout:seats cut out Foam insulation floor. 008 - . Don’t get a prop worked and then cut the skeg because it changes the working rpms. Imagine my surprise when I looked back and saw my prop was gone. IMG_2511. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I would 1. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:32 am. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. Lower Bois'dark Creek resevoir #2. The difference is very noticeable with the gt props, and sometimes is with big blades. 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. . My MB 27 LT is rated for a 9x7 prop and everywhere I've looked, all the mud motor mfg. The k&n is a good choice for air filter and oil filter. im scared to break off all the rivets and break my hull to hell. 16x48'' boats are for people who have never run 20' boats. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. Re: Best Boat for 27 HP Prodrive. meeting in front of packs around 9:30/10. 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). Just make sure you are on the same page with the builder on that. The length is the bottom of the boat - it doesn't matter that part of it is enclosed. 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. 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. When I graduated Ranger School I took the team leader. no need for a . I can run 30. Location: somewhere fishing. Re: SeaDek vs AquaTraction. Skybusting, or the art of trying to magically propel steel shot 100 yards into the air at a passing duck, is a sure-fire way to ruin your own chances, and everyone else’s chances, at actually killing a duck. I run a 35 briggs and had the same thing done, and the load carrying is night and day from stock. Posts: 10388. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. The best possibly being ProDrive's new. Running clean open deep water down the river back to the boat ramp. I want to install a killswitch. Since folks are always asking which prop performs best on a GatorTail, I decided to get a few of the available props and put them to the test side by side in the exact conditions at the exact time to see exactly which prop performs best in different conditions. I would prefer a larger boat for the 35,but. If you are to pussy to do that pull one spark plug at a time if the engine dies it the other side. those lawnmower keyswitches cant handle that kind of load. I understand this is not the best boat for the motor, I'm having a different one built but this is it for now. MMT Member. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. especially when you say they aren't as crowded as other nearby areas. A shop wouldnt know if it is a warranty fix until after inspection. Location: Meraux, LA. For a lot of years I fished outboards super shallow, it's my real passion I guess, but once I tried the surface drive them fishes have really had it bad. Location: Centreville MD. they come in 1536, 1636, 1836. If your rpms are high, you can go to a 9x7 and your rpms will drop about 200. Location: Beaumont, Texas. 5 it might be just what we need to get through another hunting/trapping season or two. Get the 54 width. Re: Pro Drive lower unit oil question. catwalks w/bent trays. All open floor with split bench in back with an Avery blind plus duck gear and would like some insight on what yall think is best between the 2. Low spring pressure, pushrod jumped out of place and pegged the retainer down on the seal. Posts: 250. a little bit of closed cell foam flotation in a 16 foot duck boat is going to do absolutely nothin in the big muddy. MMT Pro Member. Sounds like you may be pulling the powerhead to inspect it. Location: st bernard louisiana. Copperhead height above transom. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am Posts: 250 Location: Sumter, SC Re: 1638 godevil. MMT Addict. Find a buddy who has a GTR and go run it in all your places. Dozens, maybe hundreds of boats, heavy machinery, and all the old bells and whistles of last year plus more. Drive will be 1. I have seen bad connections where the wire meets the connectors. Cost of Kit $350 including UPS shipping ($295 prior to shipping) Cost of motor: 6. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. 27 seems pretty high for a stock motor on a ribbed bottom boat. 5 harbor freight predator. I let the motor idle and bump it into and out of gear when picking up decoys in deeper water. MMT Addict. Posts: 16915. I'm exploring several options for my next boat. It's a fine looking boat and you sure run it in a lot of different areas. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Copperhead 23 rpms. Its good to check it regularly 25 to 50 hours. Posts: 46. SC Ducks Forum. Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 am Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama Re: Speeds. Mud Buddy 37efi HDR Tall transom. It's priced at 850 which comes with all mounting hardware and grass. Re: Mud buddy drive question. I didn't know what to expect since I haven't seen any pictures of the install. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Location: Boone docs Louisiana. I run the above load plus 2 guys 250 lb each with about 2 dozen dekes plus guns and shells. Am not sure how to connect. _________________. _____ Gator Trax 1644 HD pushed by. MMT 1000 Club. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. 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. Well worth the money! No replacement for displacement!!!!! Sent from my beeper. PPF wood duck vs Backwater swomp lite glider .