They carry a load better. A socket-wrench set makes things much quicker. 4 quarts. Which like stated above use to be borderline "fast". . MMT Pro Member. 15 subscribers. Hate to spend the extra $$ on a GD Brand, but I have been a loyal customer and am a little. #GhostBoat. Use your heads people. Re: lost Key. Marvin Nichols might come in #3 but that spot may belong to Lake Bonham. Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:04 am. 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. The 1754 will be slightly faster empty all things else bring equal. Will be on a 1436 weldbilt crawdad. 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. My compression is higher than most, and mine spins over easily. Might have a loose clutch bolt. Second went maybe at 55 hours got that from PD also. The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. All of them are different. Posts: 16915. New Phowler Prowler Ext 1744 Test Results UPDATED w/36 PD!!! Okay, here is the hard data on the new Phowler Prowler Extreme 1744. Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:56 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. moved to a 1544/ 25 HP GD, and now a 1648/27 HP MB. Boat Brand:Alumacraft (New) Boat Size:15' 48 Flat-Bottom Jon Boat. Re: Governor removal. Location: Tallahassee, Fl. 06-06-2013, 07:33 PM #16. Speeds are definitely inflated, but you can consistently see a 40hp run 31-32mph. GatorTail Prop Selection. Touch both exhaust outlets where it comes out of the head. 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 @. With me my wife and the yeti Im getting 24 maybe 25. Location: D'town, LA. Wchauvin. Look where the pushrod seats under the rocker arm. 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. You'll be running about 13 with the heavy load you are talking about. MMT Pro Member. The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:02 am. #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. you will definitely like what it does for your motor. Bearing failure in the outdrive is usually due to failed seals on the outdrive allowing water in that causes corrosion on the. I want to install a killswitch. Re: centrifugal clutches. MMT 1000 Club. 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. DIY about +-$1800. 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. 5hp longtail for just another $100 or so, but if I can push a canoe with the 2. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". Posts: 221. They claimed 18-20 mph I could barely bump 13. 008 - . im in central florida. banded double sprig pintail/BROOKS. Direct drive 6ft shaft. Motor runs good idles good when prop is out the water. Location: Centreville MD. MB 5500 Black Death. Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Put the opposite bullet connection Male/female on the other end of the short section of wire. Looking at getting a 9hp and wondered if one was better than the other. Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Light = myself 195lbs, 1 battery, 8 gal gas, misc gear in storage areas. With a CDI, advance timing key ($3-$5) but not more than a #4. Re: mudbuddy 35 hd weight. Posts: 4781. Also, run the motor out of the water and see how many rpms you can get up to and then report back. Maybe playing here and there throughout the year. Re: 22 HP Predator Longtail to Surface Drive. I believe that it is but I want y'all's opinion. The bigger 1854 boat will carry a load better. Location: south Florida. Mud-Skipper with Predator 420 prop question. I have an Excel 1860 F4. Location: Michigan. You'll get plenty of results to read through with answers to your. Lund Alaskan Beavertail Blind Install*Update*. MMT Addict. Posts: 16915. Would putting a stock Honda carb that's not "Calif. I have GG. Location: Meraux, LA. Because of the popularity of the Santee region for public waterfowl hunting, the declines in waterfowl numbers have evoked. Just bought a 1648 Crestliner Modified V hull with a 2001 Go-devil long tail with 350 hours. The propeller tolerance should be checked. Location: South Louisiana. (pink and white styrofoam insulation from Home Depot) Speeds | Shallow Water:1 person no gear 25. Posts: 1588. The hardest wheels are prodrive and go devil wheels. Location: Jefferson TX. Have NO complaints shows no wear after 25hrs with some mud use. Then sew up the breast and then I am legal. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. Posts: 183. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. On the longtail - only grease the U-joints a tad every 20 or 30 hours - but. yall really need to be using relays to run a fuel pump. Details 1. Two times while we were out frogging, his motor blew the 25 amp fuse. I've had it about a year and haven't duck hunted with it yet but have been fishing. . Cost of Kit $350 including UPS shipping ($295 prior to shipping) Cost of motor: 6. added another 200lbs 8mph plowing unable to get on plane. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. (completes to ground). pull on the 2 wires going into the clutch. Wiring harness from key has yellow, black, white, orange, and red leads. I've yet to see a video of the Hoss that impressed me. 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. It's a key start. I have a 1648 Tracker Grizzly ran it for three years with a 25 long tail got 22mph out of it . You could just look at Mac, and tell he was a cut above. Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:39 pm: 50fps. Re: AKC/UKC Champion Pedigree Chocolate Lab Puppies For Sale. MMT 1000 Club. Changed the fuse, motor cranked right up. Joined: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:19 am. You may have to register before you can post: click the. 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. 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). Joined: Fri May 27, 2016 7:51 pm Posts: 7 Re: 23 Hp vanguard not running rightI finally pulled the trigger and bought a Mudbuddy 25HP Kohler LT. The frame. Anyone have one? Looking at getting one for a carstens canvasback. Predator 670 motor help needed. Posts: 94. I'd put the same motor on both, a 35 hp GDSD. 1. 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. Before sawgrass, before elephant ears, before hydrilla. Stable as hell. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor. Location: carrollton MS. Location: The Promised Land of TX. Joined: Sat Oct 29, 2011 5:28 pm. VERY pleased with the GG. They are not insuring the Briggs engine, they are ensuring the Gator Tail motor assembly. Stable as hell. Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:48 am: brycecheramie. motor can't run at the designed angle to push the load correctly (usually its a performance problem from the. 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. don't judge me. Re: Boat Dr new 12. catwalks w/bent trays. #GhostBoat. Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:47 am Posts: 258 Location: Duck Hill & Starkville, MS The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. 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. Last night i had full tank, 2 batteries, trolling motor, cooler full of beverages, 2 bags of gear, 2 guns, and 3 people averaging 200lb a piece. I've been using 93 octane from a gas station. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am. _________________. If your rpms are high, you can go to a 9x7 and your rpms will drop about 200. Uncle J Crawfish Skiff. Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:55 am. Location: North Texas. Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:01 pm: Hogjaw. Posts: 16915. I mostly run creeks with a lot of logs and stuff in them. GatorGlide and GatorBase sticks better than anything I've found in 35 years of painting. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. Personal preference. Duck season comes around and the first few runs out I had the motor running about 3500-3600 RPM (max is 4000 w governor). Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:58 pm. Sparkleberry duck run. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. This will be my first mud motor so I would. I didn't know what to expect since I haven't seen any pictures of the install. 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 30 degrees, no problem. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. And I saw impressive gains. Posts: 1490. Not much mud but sandy bottoms and some timber. you broke the pins that are pressed in to your clutch. ran one for several years. meeting in front of packs around 9:30/10. 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. I have a 1600 alaskan and had to buy the 1800 series beavertail. MMT Member. Cooler, wife and black dog of 82#. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. I run the above load plus 2 guys 250 lb each with about 2 dozen dekes plus guns and shells. I suspect the problem started with age (motor is 8 years old), and. Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am. 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). 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. Joined: Thu Nov 04. 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. Never seen so many fools in one place at one time in my life. Hope this helps someone out there. I am assuming NON cdi, You can have a diode issue in the harness. 1436 flat bottom 20hp vanguard go-devil crawfish 9x6: Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:37 am: North LA Hunter. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. Most Briggs motors that have electric start have a 16 amp alternator. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. Don’t get a prop worked and then cut the skeg because it changes the working rpms. . Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:43 am: Stinkymud. 3. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. What is the difference between the 842921 and the 492932? First oil change on my 37efi. Sounds like you may be pulling the powerhead to inspect it. 's recommend a 9x7 prop for the 27 HP Kohler LT. Posts: 178. 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. Imagine my surprise when I looked back and saw my prop was gone. . 25hp longtail 14x42 17-20mph tops deep water. And to further clarify, I hunt the White River Bottoms in AR. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. MMT Addict. im scared to break off all the rivets and break my hull to hell. Posts: 4820. Please Help! Leak test to make sure the valves are sealing, and also make sure your coil is Firing. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Empty with just 5 gallons of gas (30 pounds), 5 2x2x8 boards (20 pounds), 1. duckduckboom. Running clean open deep water down the river back to the boat ramp. Back H2o SWOMP 23 SS stage 2 15x36. Pro-Drive's trim switch conversion kit. 2007 36hp. Anyway, we plan to be on. Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:54 am. JPG IMG_2521. I see its been awhile since someone has posted in here, so I figure I'll wake this thread up. _____Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. Wiring harness from key has yellow, black, white, orange, and red leads. Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:28 am. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Nor is it a fund raiser for anything, but I have leftover Flyway hats I'll let folks have for $25 and a sticker if you want one. Re: Gatortail 25 hp subaru problems. Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:40 am. mallard maasher Discussion starter ·. The boat it will be going on is a 17ft by 48 modified v hull with medium size pods. {motor pulls fine with the rope start}. Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:29 am. Lever style throttle , 30$ , 20 minutes. No hooks but a few dings. I was expecting speeds close to 30mph. I put no seize back on the threads. Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:42 am. That's not even really related to the Predator though. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. Gator tail duck blind on a 2021 1854 extreme gt boat. Like you I need to repaint mine also. MMT Addict. Location: Belle Chasse, LA. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. steps in hunt deck. Posts: 4. 10,204 The duck run. Willey’s templet is the correct one for performance. Posts: 16. Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:07 pm. has a seperate red wire lead attached on the side of key switch. Location: West Monroe, LA. Uncle-J Boats. As shitty as using the Rustoleum aluminum primer spray cans sounds, I've. i want the fastest and lightest boat possible. Just know that has no association. The best possibly being ProDrive's new. 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. Just doing a review on 2013 1846 tiller 40hp gator tail. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. Changed to 2 blade prop. 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. The havoc hull (along with the Excel) are outboard hulls rebranded for mud motors. Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:13 am. scatters boy 316. Then check the battery voltage, should be around 12-12. Location: somewhere fishing. DatGator. 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. The switch is the most common point of failure. Put the opposite bullet connection Male/female on the other end of the short section of wire. Re: Hydraulic trim motor on Prodrive. They are now 8 months old and have been in formal training for. I have cam and heads but this should be a good starting point. Proceeds will go directly to thr Flyway account. He has added a cam, carb, and push rods thinks hes running 25 26 now. _________________. Sun May 12, 2013 3:50 am: huck Finn. MMT 1000 Club. 035. Your speeds dont seem to far off 18-19mph @ 3500 Check your out of water rpms and adjust governor so you hit 42-4300. Pro Drive Vanguard 36 Problems. 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. Holds 32 in deep water and ran 33 in shallow. Forum. You will get wet. Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. You can remove the 4 screws out of the bottom of the football to reveal the switch wiring. Posts: 606. Will got me in quick and did a thorough look. Have a KS 1 switch. Charles Parish) Pic's of 23GTR. Page 1 of 1. I built a mud boat to run shit over, that's also why I bought a mud motor! Seems like a inflatable boat defeats the purpose of a mm. The coils can fire, But a bad diode will allow the current to backfeed and kill the opposite coil. I didn't want a skiff with lots of flare and rake, instead, I wanted a rig for busting through water lillies and getting in tight. I'm from crosby texas and looking to get my old prop cupped for 9 inches for the refuge rules,I have a 23 mud buddy mini. Take it out and clean it, or cut the plunger off and reinstall, or fill the hole with a short ss bolt. on my 5-18hp it would bog down so much i dident even want to go through anything with it. I have hunted 2 kids and 2 adults out of the boat comfortably. _________________. Lake Ralph Hall would be #1. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. This video and images were compiled from those taken during the 2012 Duck Run held annually out of Pack's. Sun May 25, 2014 9:46 pm. I have the stock two blade prop. Mikuni carb to much fuel. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. Good luck. IMG_2511. Pass a loutre. MMT 1000 Club. It really makes a little difference when paired with a worked prop but only after the skeg has been cut. Location: Beaumont, Texas. MMT Elite Member. There aren't many replacement parts out there. Tools required: You will need a crescent wrench, some pliers and a screw driver. Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:24 pm. Had carb issues, eventually changed the carb and fixed the problem--ran 18. Sparkleberry "duck run" to benefit Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge!!!Annual fundraiser for Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge10,205 The duck run. It's priced at 850 which comes with all mounting hardware and grass. You can check/eliminate the harness as a cause by taking off the cowling and disconnecting the spade connectors at the coils. Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:50 pm Posts: 21 Looking for ideas for a homemade grab bar. Re: Go-Devil Boat Paint. Use it. Posts: 4820. It takes some elbow grease. We got lucky one morning. That is just screwed down, the floor does run all the way under it. MMT Addict. You loosen a bushing to relieve pressure when greasing the old style. _____ Back Yard Bullshit 1848 with Delta stage. We ran 3 guys (285,225,185) 9 gals fuel, 3 dozen decoys, gun box, guns and some other hunting related items. The New LU's use Gear oil AND grease. MMT Pro Member. 2:1 as I want more torque. Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:03 pm. Stock ( for now ) Harbor Freight 212cc engine. Bearing failure in the outdrive is usually due to failed seals on the outdrive allowing water in that causes corrosion on the. The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. Duck Down Express [color=#FFBF00]Team Pro-Drive: Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:56 pm: fowled out. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is. Re: 25hp godevil surface drive. MMT Elite Member. duckduckboom. (completes to ground). Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:45 am. Last visit was: Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 pm: It is currently Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:23 pm Location: Gladewater TX. . Joined: Wed May 27, 2009 2:20 am Posts: 47 Location: The-Way, Texas, east- CENTRAL texas Re: Mud buddy sport v. MMT Member. _____MMT Member. Joined: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:46 am. Thu May 21, 2015 2:25 pm. Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:24 pm. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. However the cost associated with the blind, and trailer make the 2 ft longer 1838 23hp more expensive than the 1644 27hp rig. I run that to bowfish, bass fish, and hunt. Who is online. MMT 1000 Club. Re: Greasing go-devils. 18 hp Go Devil shaft/prop removal issues. Stage 1 ?? = heads, carb, and exhaust. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. 15x36 Go Devil Duck Skiff with a Go Devil Longtail. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. Posts: 2363. I went to the Northwest Sportshow today and there was an Aquatraction booth. When trying to get on plane when the motor gets to a certain rpm it sounds like the orop blows out. They look pretty well engineered and built. They do not run 40+ with a 35 Briggs that you get with the $17k price. 3 coats, waiting till its completely dry between coats. . Location: Mandeville, LA. Re: Copperhead surface drive help. Contact us. That is one reason why others like the longer boats. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Re: 35 Hp vanguard upgrade help. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. 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. Re: lost Key. Then sew up the breast and then I am legal. 3 blade harder to spin than 2 blade if everything is equal. Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:50 pm. My guess.