Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. Also, run the motor out of the water and see how many rpms you can get up to and then report back. We also have room for more participants! No better way to. if so you may find the. Only since 1986 have estimates exceeded 30,000 ducks. you are correct, grease and oil are 2 different things. Just curious if my speed sounds about right. The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. Available in low or high transom risers. Maybe playing here and there throughout the year. Working with Nick Peltier on a build- heads, cam, hex shaft and a tune on PD 40 EFI. 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. Did 2 coats. 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. Because that's what the duck men shot if you remember the commercials. Hi everyone! I'm new to both mudmotortalk and to mud boats. I am assuming NON cdi, You can have a diode issue in the harness. We got lucky one morning. MMT Pro Member. 4 quarts. I have a 1648 Tracker Grizzly ran it for three years with a 25 long tail got 22mph out of it . Turn the idle screw in a few turns. Re: Go devil LT help!! The plunger on the fuel solenoid likes to get clogged up on those things. Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:14 pm. Been around several that are 3-4 years old and still going. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. You can apply GatorGlide over factory paint jobs with the same prep, sand and wipe with acetone. Used a hvlp sprayer. Mikuni carb to much fuel. Well it just so happens that I am in the process of building a chain driven SDMM that will run aluminum props from 6. Have NO complaints shows no wear after 25hrs with some mud use. They use Kohler engines: 7, 9. Posts: 4781. They do not run 40+ with a 35 Briggs that you get with the $17k price. Mike Kliebert Custom. The coils can fire, But a bad diode will allow the current to backfeed and kill the opposite coil. We got lucky one morning. It's a key start. Location: West Monroe, LA. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. On my third clutch, first went at about 30 hours. Hope. Id just put one and train your dog to use that one. Get a 35 if you can but if not you can run a 23 for a year then you will end up getting a 35. 10,204 The duck run. Posts: 574. Joined: Sat Oct 29, 2011 5:28 pm. 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. IMG_2511. 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. Re: Draining battery fast. on my 5-18hp it would bog down so much i dident even want to go through anything with it. Posts: 1554. 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. Re: Copperhead 23 reviews. Location: Luling, LA (St. That said, both a GD and a Ron Hill 9x6 prop have served me better- meaning I turn a few hundred more. banded double sprig pintail/BROOKS. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. Depends on diameter, pitch, and cupping. Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:58 pm. 5, 14 and 25HP. 1. Re: Wanted: Duck Lease 2014-2015 (Delacroix/Reggio/Caernarvo I hunt in a club that has leases down there all the way from lake lery down to past 4 horse lake, and on N Reggio down to petain. I'd love to hear how your mods come out and what you did if you choose to do so. Mud skipper surface drive. if you have the ne 2 wire pump, then no, but you can get a brand new 3 wire pump and reservoir, ready to go for $187. With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. Re: Wanted: Duck Lease 2014-2015 (Delacroix/Reggio/Caernarvo I hunt in a club that has leases down there all the way from lake lery down to past 4 horse lake, and on N Reggio down to petain. Then finish with a hole saw the size of your pipe. 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. 7V, turn the motor on and for a 20A stator, at about 2000RPM, it should start charging and at about 3500RPM you should see over 14V at the battery terminals. . Lots of cypress knees and buck brush. Re: Wetlander or Gatorglide. Cost was around $120, easy install and now I can run a 2nd switch to my grab bar. . This is a short transom PD Notice the Knuckle is at the transom bracket. 24" sides, 5" catwalks, sealed double bottom, 16 gal gas tank. 25hp longtail 14x42 17-20mph tops deep water. I found a guy selling a 2013 Mud Buddy 5500 Black Death with around 90 hours on it for about $5500. I would prefer a larger boat for the 35,but. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. . Jason and crew came through perfect on this skiff. You guys that work in the oilfield know about Chinese shackles and how crappy they are. With me and one adult I can't run over 23mph. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. Here's where I f'd 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. That helped alot with stability too. Joined: Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:45 pm Posts: 94 Re: Mud skipper surface drive. The 35 HDR looks to weight 295. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. Location: Boone docs Louisiana. Comments:This is actually an updated review from a year or so ago. MMT Addict. 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. June 12, 2010. Posts: 107. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. Gator Tail blowing fuses while frogging. Put a crescent on the top nut against ur cavation plate and put a big crowbar between the blades on prop. 6mph with the old carb, just me, no load---now runs 14. Stay away from the pre packaged ones they sell at. Put the opposite bullet connection Male/female on the other end of the short section of wire. 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. Kit: Mud-Skipper 5-7 HP longtail motor drive system. 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. 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. 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. Not 70 hp like it says, but learned la. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. Willey’s templet is the correct one for performance. They carry a load better. Which ever one is not hot is the problem side. the super guards are to big and wont allow you to bite down in the shallows. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Valve lash when cold 0. the gt guys are a top notch crew. 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. All times are UTC [. It would be nice to inspect and lube the valves / valve guides. Two guys and me in the boat. Imagine my surprise when I looked back and saw my prop was gone. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. . Our large block Vanguard engines come with a Champion RC12YC spark plug. Third time I went out solo again, scouted some new areas, found a good concentration of frogs. Location: D'town, LA. Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:24 pm. 180# driver +200# of gear = 22 to 25 mph. 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. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am Posts: 1872 Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. moved to a 1544/ 25 HP GD, and now a 1648/27 HP MB. All of them are different. Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Light = myself 195lbs, 1 battery, 8 gal gas, misc gear in storage areas. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. I'm running one. 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. Its good to check it regularly 25 to 50 hours. Joined: Thu Nov 04. Re: Prodrive Clutch. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:40 am. "There's nothing a duck hunter hates more than another duck hunter. What is the difference between the 842921 and the 492932? First oil change on my 37efi. MMT 1000 Club. Back when acorn ridges were the place to be. However the cost associated with the blind, and trailer make the 2 ft longer 1838 23hp more expensive than the 1644 27hp rig. 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. Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:55 am. 2000 16x44 with a 2000 23hp longtail. That is just screwed down, the floor does run all the way under it. What would be the best blind for this boat? _____ "Drop the Hammer" Excel 1651 F4 with a Mud Buddy HD7000 Excel 1860 F4 with a Mud Buddy HD5500: Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:18 am: rb777. Once you add a 3rd guy the shorter boats begin to struggle. Location: The Promised Land of TX. Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:42 am. River Run Surface drive motors. It was brand new last winter this is the first year I've hunted with it. #101 - 1865 Dilworth Dr Suite #804 Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T1 [email protected]BC Ferries: At least they run - See 4,493 traveler reviews, 1,550 candid photos, and great deals for Sidney, Canada, at Tripadvisor. Well, same thing happened to me last night. Re: mudbuddy 35 hd weight. Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:50 pm Posts: 21 Looking for ideas for a homemade grab bar. The 2 blade is for duck season in serious tough conditions as well as heavy loads. 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. Posts: 4. I always used a long narrow socket wrench wedged it through the middle of the u joint coming out of the back of the motor. _________________. . Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. The majority of the time problems are caused by air leaks, bad primer bulbs, or dirt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. If we had a jon boat I would probably step up to the 6. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. It came with a Q pipe and a 40" prop shaft. I’m most likely running my 3 blade prop until duck season. " Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:25 pm: nick2720. I live in Oklahoma hunt waterfowl on lakes and rivers. Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:48 am: brycecheramie. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Duck Collector. Re: AKC/UKC Champion Pedigree Chocolate Lab Puppies For Sale. In Alaska using a whole duck for dog training is "wanton waste" and subject to all sorts of legal problems. I used my airless and got it to spray it but seems like its spraying too much paint. The go devil website says the 18hp should run the 9x4. 5- 31 mph with a light load. Don’t get a prop worked and then cut the skeg because it changes the working rpms. 3 coats, waiting till its completely dry between coats. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. Throttle cables are going to freeze in general. Huge difference in power in all ranges. Only time I can notice it is a high rpm's after running it on water. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. 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. 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. 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). I went from a 14x42 to a 16x48,no regrets. First off run it until the muffler is warm. Has anybody had similar problems any advice would be appreciated. 2014 Prodigy 1754 17' overall length. MMT 1000 Club. The k&n is a good choice for air filter and oil filter. MMT Addict. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. MMT Elite Member. 17 x 44 Southfork Mud Hull with a 25hp Big Block Mudbuddy. . Outboard with Jack Plate. Sounds like you may be pulling the powerhead to inspect it. ), Wetsounds AS-10" sub with amplifier (29 lbs), Minn Kota 54" 55 lb trolling motor. They also offer high comp pistons for the. 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. It works pretty well and I put my gps mount on the adjustable. added another 200lbs 8mph plowing unable to get on plane. 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. DIY about +-$1800. I may try a larger SPS prop, their cheap enough to experiment with!Anyways this is basically going to be a duck hunting motor on a rather large hull. Share. Run shallow, run loud. At 3500 rpms your not going to see 27 mph. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. I have a lease on the calumet cutt that I am willing to depart with. Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:55 pmYes it is somewhat controllable once you learn it, but I run a lot twists and turns. 2 weeks before duck hunting you can legally bait a pond with millow, or menced corn. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 183 guests. Pro Drive Vanguard 36 Problems. in the first duck commander video (made back in 1988) they used a long tail go devil. Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:03 pm. Con: not very good in rough water. 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. especially when you say they aren't as crowded as other nearby areas. Re: Dam B, Texas duck hunting. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. Two corner boxes. 4 prongs, take two wires tie one into the ground out or into the wire coming into the rockerswitch, then ground out the other wire. They will look good but the wire will be corroded where it meets the connector. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. #GhostBoat. I see its been awhile since someone has posted in here, so I figure I'll wake this thread up. Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:57 pm. you broke the pins that are pressed in to your clutch. 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. my question would be if i opt for a 1636 (cuz its cheaper) would it be. 75 x 10 prop. MMT Super Elite Member. Speeds | Deep Water: 1. A 2 blade vs a 3 blade. Posts: 5603. Wchauvin. Then 2 coats of Kem 400. Location: Kentucky. You should be getting 12. Location: Jefferson TX. Which is getting old. Built a hammer style puller out of all thread, but the shaft won't budge. Exhaust, EVT or BPS are your options on the kohler. Posts: 155. 3-2. Joined: Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:57 am Posts: 470 Location: Running between. 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. Re: Bottom Coating for aluminum boat. Re: Sherwin Williams KEM-400. _____ 1744 floating a 23 MBHD Stage 2 : Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:50 pm: Nateeendavie. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: INFLATABLE BOAT AND MUD BUDDY. Joined: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:55 am. (yes I do know that by removing the foam the boat could. was able to get 1050lb load on plane, max speed 21. My buddy clocked it at 25mph in deep water. 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. LOL. Let me start with I have searched many of the past threads and did not find anything that answered my questions directly, so please do not beat me up. quakrsmakr8. $9,000. Fix: polish that cam lobe with 600 wet paper. Location: Sumter, SC. Might have a loose clutch bolt. This is a short transom PD Notice the Knuckle is at the transom bracket. _____ Gator Trax 1644 HD pushed by. Re: 25hp go devil surface drive. Re: 9" Prop for 25 GTR Big Block. Re: Hydraulic trim motor on Prodrive. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. Use your heads people. Posts: 18. Wchauvin. Re: What’s the best performance hull for a pro drive? My 1685lb hull performs really good steering and driving in chop and up curving creeks. So roughly 400 pounds in the boat plus two. A little lengthy but I think I covered it all. Hunt Deck ,with MB 4400 Black Death HDR, Duck Slaying, Mud Slingin Machine!!! Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:04 pm:. 5hp but it bogs down easily and doesnt go much faster than a paddle when pushing a full load. I run that to bowfish, bass fish, and hunt. 5 mph empty, rough water, ~ 3-6 feet. 2 and really stuggled to get on plane. Posts: 1103. 125 hybrid V rake w/hunt deck. duck commanders only use the best? i watched some of my old duck commander vhs tapes over the weekend and noticed a few things. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. I don't want to get inside the motor, but I would like to open it up some. Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:07 pm. Sometimes we use a rope come-a-long to go over a logjam or a beaver dam. Which like stated above use to be borderline "fast". MMT Pro Member. Location: Tarkington, TX. Wiring harness from key has yellow, black, white, orange, and red leads. The blind fit rather good out of the box. . Horsepower:18. After cutting my skeg, I gained 1 to 2 mph on 2 blade and 2 mph on 3 blade. ADVISE on a Longtail in Shallow waters Rocky bottoms. You can apply GatorGlide over factory paint jobs with the same prep, sand and wipe with acetone. I have hunted 2 kids and 2 adults out of the boat comfortably. Texas Mud Motor - Will Carter - 2012 GTR on Brother 1848. Had carb issues, eventually changed the carb and fixed the problem--ran 18. Direct drive 6ft shaft. Re: Boat Dr new 12. 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. get a mud motor. I started with a 1436/ 18 HP GD. Touch both exhaust outlets where it comes out of the head. I always get stuck at station 4 for some unworldly reason. Just bought a 1648 Crestliner Modified V hull with a 2001 Go-devil long tail with 350 hours. Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:11 am:Posted this also under 3 boat gator glide review. Holds 32 in deep water and ran 33 in shallow. Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:03 pm. GatorTail Prop Selection. Also if others run across additional information, please add to it. 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. If the boat floats set up shoot ducks Cajuns are pussies just tell them you are a ninja. Location: Centreville MD. MMT Addict. 1846 40 gatortail xd. 3 blade prop: max speed 26. 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. Its perfect for my small pond but I wouldnt recommend traveling any distance with two men and a load. Your lower seal is worn. I don't believe they are in operation anymore unfortunately. I can run 30. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". It connects to the Bay. Re: 27hp Kohler GoDevil. Originally they were going to use the Subaru, but ended up going Kohler. deadbird8. Page 1 of 1. Thats JMHO. the wobble could be your bearing going out but i am gonna go with something electrical. Re: Prodrive won't get up to speed. MMT 1000 Club. We ended up with 3 drake pintails (one banded) 3 teal and a merganser. . 5 mph. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. Location: somewhere fishing. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. com - View topic - ProDrive Wiring Problem Really Need Some Help. I’m sending my 3 blade to be worked next week and we shall see how that runs. Re: Outboard vs Surface Drive. Last visit was: Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 pm: It is currently Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 pm Location: Gladewater TX. Posts: 3. Probably get blasted on this-it has been my experience (with the ones I have personally used)-2.