Working with Nick Peltier on a build- heads, cam, hex shaft and a tune on PD 40 EFI. Bought the kit a few days ago. The next run was teal opener morning. First off run it until the muffler is warm. love it!!! good luck with your new motor. After a new install of parts, put dial on shaft and measure run out. Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:10 pm Posts: 146 Location: Becthelsville, Pa Re: Copperhead 23hp vs. More room,more stablity,handles chopy waters and winds alot better and I only lost 1 mile per hour. Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:21 pm. Specs are. 06-06-2013, 07:33 PM #16. I have a primer bulb in the box but don't run the motor with it on- mine doesn't need it. I let the motor idle and bump it into and out of gear when picking up decoys in deeper water. I'd have to wait about 30 seconds, choke it and run the rest of the way to the blind with it 1/4. on it but when I try to idle under load, it often slowly dies after about 30 seconds. Re: Outboard vs Surface Drive. Replacement keys come in a pair. Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:14 pm. Re: HDR 40 VS. 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. #GhostBoat. Location: Belle Chasse, LA. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. Then check the battery voltage, should be around 12-12. It would also be a cold day in hell before I took a longtail out on it. Engine sounds good--but i don't have a tach yet so i'm not certain how many. Its good to check it regularly 25 to 50 hours. 06-06-2013, 06:52 PM #1 Bride~of~Chucky Senior Member Join Date Jul 2008 Location Wadesboro, NC Posts 1,067 2013 Sparkleberry Duck Run First, let me say THANK. Re: AKC/UKC Champion Pedigree Chocolate Lab Puppies For Sale. _____ Gator Trax 1644 HD pushed by. {motor pulls fine with the rope start}. Our large block Vanguard engines come with a Champion RC12YC spark plug. MMT 1000 Club. You can then check spark on each side and then start the motor. Joined: Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:57 am Posts: 470 Location: Running between. Duck Hunting Chat State Forums. HDR 5000. Copperhead height above transom. The 35 HDR looks to weight 295. 16. Insert pipe and weld it up. June 12, 2010. Location: New Iberia, La. The go devil 27hp is the motor I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on. I have steel flex on the bottom of a 1436 with a LT on it. Available in low or high transom risers. With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. Balancing a surface drive prop is an excellent idea. Including the best set up of mud motors and boats I've seen yet. Have a KS 1 switch. 18x56 or 18x60 go devil with 35 GDSD. Back H2o SWOMP 23 SS stage 2 15x36. 23hp Go-Devil Longtail. Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:33 am. NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES: Vancouver Daily Province Archives 1894 - 2021. Well it just so happens that I am in the process of building a chain driven SDMM that will run aluminum props from 6. Duck Collector. got 2 years on it, and they only thing I have noticed is that the shine has worn off. Startline Timing Ltd. Posts: 2363. Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 am Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama Re: Speeds. Bogs down when I put in water. I run a 9 and 16hp ltgd on a 1442 in the same type of waters. _____Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Starting them sucks because the motor is literally facing the wrong way when your running, which also kills your ears because the muffler is pointing directly at you like 24 inches away. 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. It shouldn't be "cold nature" once running. It's an all around better frame than the mini, unless you are more concerned with the weight of the motor than the performance. 125 hybrid V rake w/hunt deck. Third time I went out solo again, scouted some new areas, found a good concentration of frogs. 1754 Gator Trax Hybrid, Hunt Deck ,with MB 4400 Black Death HDR, Duck Slaying, Mud Slingin Machine!!! Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:58 pm: Hogjaw. 10 mph loaded with 2 180lb guys and a spare 4 stroke engine. _____ Back Yard Bullshit 1848 with Delta stage. Charles Parish) Pic's of 23GTR. You can check/eliminate the harness as a cause by taking off the cowling and disconnecting the spade connectors at the coils. you are correct, grease and oil are 2 different things. Location: S-Ville, LA. Sparkleberry "duck run" to benefit Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge!!!Annual fundraiser for Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge10,205 The duck run. Posts: 46. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. MMT Member. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. . The aftermarket is there and you can’t beat the extra load carrying ability / power. The interior is 17 feet. They are doing it on the mini frame also. Last visit was: Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:19 pm: It is currently Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:19 pmRe: Pro-Drive prop shaft. It works pretty well and I put my gps mount on the adjustable. SC Ducks Forum. the wobble could be your bearing going out but i am gonna go with something electrical. Re: 7000 Mud Buddy. I'm running one. Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:27 am. And to further clarify, I hunt the White River Bottoms in AR. Used a hvlp sprayer. It's a key start. MMT 1000 Club. Pass a loutre. The 25 Kohler mini 195lbs. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. 18' Weldcraft - 90HP. _________________. Posts: 156. . 15x36 Go Devil Duck Skiff with a Go Devil Longtail. Re: 16 hp duromax. Location: West Monroe, LA. At 30 degrees, no problem. It's a key start. It will be going in a 1436 flat bottom. c. The bearings are in the flared housings on the outdrive. 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. 2. Mine vibrated a little loose one day on a ride and it took me forever to figure out the problem. My buddy has a mini 23 on a rivited 1542 and was getting 17 mph empty. JPG The only thing that is chipped now after 2 years is the floor and the bow where I hit and pushed stuff. 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 @. Please Help! Leak test to make sure the valves are sealing, and also make sure your coil is Firing. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. but asking it to do any more than it does is out of the question. Plus and outboard will probably have a better weight to power ratio to push it. Has 200 hrs on it now with out issues other than crank case gasket, and stud. 2875 Views 5 Replies 3 Participants Last post by macdaddykeefer, Feb 7, 2013 Jump to Latest M. Looks like a high school shop project that a blind kid completed. The mini kit will run me about $450 all set up, versus $2,500 or more to replace what we had. Do a before and after pics if you can. Looking for my first duck boat and mud motor. (buckets marsh seats,ect. Location: North Texas. Will got me in quick and did a thorough look. Am not sure how to connect. 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. Empty with just 5 gallons of gas (30 pounds), 5 2x2x8 boards (20 pounds), 1. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. Ive tried two different automotive type sprayers but cant get either to spray. nearest landings: • Packs: 9890 Packs Landing Rd. Re: Best Boat for 27 HP Prodrive. With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. deadbird8. Posts: 1913. Lower Bois'dark Creek resevoir #2. DENNYEDWARDS. let it sit for 30 minutes are so. Cameron, SC 29030. 24" sides, 5" catwalks, sealed double bottom, 16 gal gas tank. Second went maybe at 55 hours got that from PD also. _____ 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. Only 3 people I know run the prop currently, a buddy with a highly modded willey fast motor, a guy in Morgan city, and me. The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. Location: Rowlett, TX. especially when you say they aren't as crowded as other nearby areas. Posts: 1103. Location: Clear Lake, Tx. 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. Re: Greasing go-devils. _____ 2014 PRODIGY 1754 (#19) 2014 5500 BAMF HDR RETRO SOLD 2010 Gator Tail Gator Series 18x54 pushed by a 2020 40GTRXD:Location: SW Michigan. Location: Beaumont, Texas. MMT 1000 Club. Easy once you get used to it. find a good prodrive repair place and they might give you that piece. pull on the 2 wires going into the clutch. Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:52 pm. The clone is the honda clone 11 hp that would come with the twister kit. _____ Re: 2 blade prop destroying hunting season 37XD. Well have at lesst 2-3 boats going. Turn the idle screw in a few turns. thanks man. Re: lost Key. Just make sure you run the right spring in it. you broke the pins that are pressed in to your clutch. . MMT Addict. 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. _________________. Posts: 35. Having trouble figuring out where my oil leak is coming from on Mud Buddy 35hp HD Sport. _____MMT Member. Re: Prodrive won't get up to speed. I would suspect your prop could be worn, High rpms and lost speed/load carrying ability is a symptom. 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. I'm exploring several options for my next boat. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. Be used mainly for small creeks and some tight timber. moved to a 1544/ 25 HP GD, and now a 1648/27 HP MB. Re: Mud buddy hd mini 23 issue. All functions ok but does not seem "right". Bug. The extra 6” of width doesn’t feel like much till two people are on the front deck. 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. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. You should be getting 12. MMT Addict. Took a 18" pipe wrench for the prop and it would pop right off. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. 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. _________________. Copperhead 18 HP. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. Which like stated above use to be borderline "fast". 5- 31 mph with a light load. #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. MMT Pro Member. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". Posts: 5. Re: Gatortail 25 hp subaru problems. Location: Mandeville, LA. Would putting a stock Honda carb that's not "Calif. I would 1. 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. "There's nothing a duck hunter hates more than another duck hunter. Just curious if my speed sounds about right. ran a solid 34mph deep water at 4480rpm this weekend and ran 29. Now it has 208 hrs. 006 Spark Plug gap . Anyone have one? Looking at getting one for a carstens canvasback. 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. Just depends on what HP you need/want. A socket-wrench set makes things much quicker. Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Light = myself 195lbs, 1 battery, 8 gal gas, misc gear in storage areas. Location: Centreville MD. Check the voltage at the battery- should be ~12. I have recently noticed a drag when I hit lillies, it was sudden as if someone was hitting the brakes. *the BPS mods are made for a MB but will mostly work on the other models with some tweaks. Stock ( for now ) Harbor Freight 212cc engine. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor. Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:29 am. Wiring harness from key has yellow, black, white, orange, and red leads. Other than that their all the same. Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. Re: Mud Buddy Sport V Problems. Hmm. ran one for several years. Almost all builders count the hunt deck as part of the length. Re: 5hp go devil longtail. The frame. If your going to be using it for fishing and hunting and riding and just an all around boat, in your situation i'd do the 18x54 extreme, more room, stable, and get the extended deck to fish off of, go with a huntdeck and 35GTR with reverse plate, put you a rod box/gun box in there. 5 pilot e clip 1 position up from middle. 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. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. You can test with a meter to verify. Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:22 am: Kcpanages. all 4 of those in my favor, I just gained at least 3. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. no need for a . For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. Ive hunted off baptiste for the past few years so i know about the river and how dangerous it can be. Exhaust, EVT or BPS are your options on the kohler. And like stated above, it took about 3 day of me not doing anything to it before it started to really get rock hard. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. Add $500 for BPS crossover muffler. . When it was new, it would idle in gear, in the water (under load) for hours if need be. Did 2 coats. The new style you grease until the piston in the lubricator goes 3/4 of the way up to allow for expansion. River Run Surface drive motors. Re: Big Blade vs. it happens from being on and off the momentary button. the clutch is about 211. Mikuni will get you a better idle. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 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. Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:10 pm: deadbird8. 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. On the longtail - only grease the U-joints a tad every 20 or 30 hours - but. I found a guy selling a 2013 Mud Buddy 5500 Black Death with around 90 hours on it for about $5500. 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. Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:24 pm. Paint holds up well against scratches but if anything metallic dings against the boat, the paint chips easily. I DO NOT OWN. Re: killswitch problems. Just bought a 1648 Crestliner Modified V hull with a 2001 Go-devil long tail with 350 hours. Joined: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:19 am. 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. 1644 Southfork with 2009 23hp GTR. Location: South Louisiana. Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:39 pm. Kit: Mud-Skipper 5-7 HP longtail motor drive system. _____ 1648 gd hull flying in front of a stage 3 with fpr: Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:53 am:Like most, I started with a Go Devil, the first on the block, and they make a good product but MB's bearing drive system was a definite improvement, I assume Backwater's is similar (oh yeah, Beavertail also was in the changes group). (completes to ground). It came from the factory with 492932, but I purchased the 842921. Location: st bernard louisiana. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. Then sew up the breast and then I am legal. MudmotorTalk. Re: Prodrive Clutch. Cut the wires as close to the switch as possible and splice the two ends together. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. 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. 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. Mine is a Prodigy 1854 v rake, drop deck, 5086 aluminum. Part number is 34-1686. Posts: 5603. But I have a outboard boat for most of the summer and fishing season anyway. Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:11 pm Posts: 556 Location: Metairie, LA Re: Black Cloud ammo problems. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. MMT Pro Member. Texas Mud Motor - Will Carter - 2012 GTR on Brother 1848. MMT Addict. I need side pic's, top, and back of a 23GTR. Re: Bottom Coating for aluminum boat. just beef up the skeg and get or make a set of wing style rock guards. 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. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. Re: Mud buddy drive question. MMT Member. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. I like the price and the weight of the 6. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. 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. Here is my 2010 1748 Mike Kliebert Custom. 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. it will be used for goose/duck hunting to get to some honey holes easier. Location: carrollton MS. The go devil website says the 18hp should run the 9x4. It's the stock configuration as far as prop/gearing. Reason for the aluminum props is so that they will be the weak point in the system due to chain drive being more unforgiving when encountering hard surfaces. Hope that helpsJoined: Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:19 am. Never hurt anything that I know of. 5hp Lt on a 12ft john that I use in my duck pond instead of paddling a pirogue. Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:19 am. 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. A "17 foot" gator trax with a hunt deck is 18 and a half feet long. When I graduated Ranger School I took the team leader. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. . Predator 670 motor help needed. Inherited a old go-devil with a vanguard engine . Same style clutch used on a lawnmower and they get several thousand. 31K views 7 years ago. Re: lost key. Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:20 pm. VERY pleased with the GG. GatorTail Prop Selection. We ran this motor in controlled tests for two days using the same five men, same water and conditions. Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:04 am. LOL. 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. Lake Ralph Hall would be #1. Predator 670 motor help needed. It came from the factory with 492932, but I purchased the 842921. Re: Governor removal. Cooler, wife and black dog of 82#. All times are UTC [. Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2016 4:30 am. Couple things with the motor concern me. Re: PPF wood duck w/ beavertail final attack. Use the search feature for the stages but in general they are a combination of headwork (~$700), cam ($400 part, not including labor), carb (~$800 new), and performance exhaust (~$75 to gut stock up to probably $700 for high end performance). Do yourself a favor and find a Timken dealer and get some bearings made in the USA. Ours was built in 2013 with roller rockers, rods, pistons, performance heads ,cam and valves. 1754 Gator Trax Hybrid, Hunt Deck ,with MB 4400 Black Death HDR, Duck Slaying, Mud Slingin Machine!!! Sun May 02, 2021 4:22 pm: Page 1 of 1 [ 12 posts ] Board index » MMT Main Forums » Engines & Engine Mod Talk. BUT I haven't seen enough of the Hoss to get my hopes up. Depends on how much shit u run over Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. 1754 prodigy vs 1854 prodigy. Pinewood, SC 29125 • Lowfalls 958 Low Falls Rd. Pro: able to run down smaller ditches Pro: performs very well in shallow water and grass Con: very tight quarters, make hunting more than 3 people a challenge. So yes to your question. _________________. Only thing similar to an airboat is the steering. Roughly 55 hours on my 40hp. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. No insurance needed. Re: Copperhead surface drive help. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. MMT Member. I cracked the motor case last duck season, along with a number of other small issues that needed tending to. Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. MMT 1000 Club. My MB 27 LT is rated for a 9x7 prop and everywhere I've looked, all the mud motor mfg. It connects to the Bay. They are now 8 months old and have been in formal training for. MMT 1000 Club. Cooler, wife and black dog of 82#. Posts: 94. We got lucky one morning. The Instagators are top performers for a 25HP engine. But if you have a non CDI motor, advance timing key. Posts: 221. Sometimes we use a rope come-a-long to go over a logjam or a beaver dam. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Valve lash when cold 0. Changed the fuse, motor cranked right up. Location: Conroe tx. I run it up on the bank in a sandy muddy mix every time i hunt. Get the 40, if you want an exhaust buy one, personally the stock 40 exhaust is pretty loud. 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. 1846 40 gatortail xd. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. DIY about +-$1800. Location: Meraux, LA. 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. Duck Down Express [color=#FFBF00]Team Pro-Drive: Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:56 pm: fowled out. No public land for duck commanders is what he says.