I used my airless and got it to spray it but seems like its spraying too much paint. The frame. You can put the ngk's in there, but no real need for them. 1751 . Location: Lake Jackson, TX. MMT Addict. shoot ducks in the face. _________________. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. (buckets marsh seats,ect. Re: Mud Motor vs. More of any 3 makes a 2 or 3 blade "harder to turn". gt throttle cable. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. Sat May 21, 2011 10:36 pm. Joined: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:20 pm. " Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:25 pm: nick2720. DENNYEDWARDS. Please Help! Leak test to make sure the valves are sealing, and also make sure your coil is Firing. There will be a lot of people there, but they won't be any off them wearing. $9,000. United States. The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. 18' Weldcraft - 90HP. That said, if weight is your primary concern is weight, the 23 Mini is the lightest 23 available. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. _____ 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). Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. I run a 9x6 on my 23lt. 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 $700 for high end performance). seems too thick. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. Bogs down when I put in water. Joined: Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:09 am Posts: 105. Wchauvin. If the belt is tight then it could be the clutch. 5 river run on the same boat didn't come close. Last visit was: Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:24 am: It is currently Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:24 amRun a 220 main and 22. This evening I enjoyed another hunt in the pit blind with my uncle and his client. Run shallow, run loud. Drive will be 1. Posts: 27. Location: Tallahassee, Fl. 30$ with tax . Posts: 221. 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. Instead of considering the mini, look into the LA Special. I have an Excel 1860 F4. Good luck. MMT Super Elite Member. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. Cut the wires as close to the switch as possible and splice the two ends together. Mines a 2014 had the motor a year with 9 hours on it and it does drip water out the tail end just can't seem to figure out how to get the lower gear off and prop off to get them damn bearings out to check or replace thanks for your input as well I'm in Washington state and hardly a soul up here with a mud motor of any sort or help besides rummaging. Posts: 4820. The majority of the time problems are caused by air leaks, bad primer bulbs, or dirt. The 1754 will be slightly faster empty all things else bring equal. Posts: 8133. 23hp Go-Devil Longtail. Hope that helpsJoined: Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:19 am. Re: HDR 40 VS. Go devil 27hp surface drive opinions/reviews. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Went out to rough water and took on a bunch of. Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. Outboard motors running wide open in the swamp. MMT 1000 Club. The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. Joined: Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:39 am Posts: 6976 Location: West Monroe, LA Re: go. steps in hunt deck. . Ours was built in 2013 with roller rockers, rods, pistons, performance heads ,cam and valves. im not going to jump on anything when im ready ill have until next season to decide but ive read a ton of good things about the copperhead pushing a big load very well. Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. Posts: 606. . 008 - . However the cost associated with the blind, and trailer make the 2 ft longer 1838 23hp more expensive than the 1644 27hp rig. Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:49 pm. Who is online. I don't believe they are in operation anymore unfortunately. is it. 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. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. You may have to register before you can post: click the. But I have a outboard boat for most of the summer and fishing season anyway. Duck Hunting Chat State Forums. Insert pipe and weld it up. Working with Nick Peltier on a build- heads, cam, hex shaft and a tune on PD 40 EFI. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just. This video and images were compiled from those taken during the 2012 Duck Run held annually out of Pack's Landing in Rimini SC for the benefit of. Put one on a lanyard attached to the motor and put one tie wrapped in the boat somewhere. Posts: 250. Re: !!!MudBuddy Issue!!! There could have been rust on a valve making it stick, adjuster come loose or other things. 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. No public land for duck commanders is what he says. _________________. 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. com. Location: greensboro n. Posts: 3. 10,205 Duck Run in Sparkleberry Swamp Some folks are posting up on facebook about a boat ride coming up in early June. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. meeting in front of packs around 9:30/10. You can then check spark on each side and then start the motor. on my 5-18hp it would bog down so much i dident even want to go through anything with it. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. MMT Sponsor. The k&n pre filter had some water in the bottom of it, so it may have pulling a fine mist of water and messing up fuel delivery. Haven't heard of Wetlander. Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:03 pm. It was wild. I mainly hunt marshes. Predator 670 motor help needed. When running with the tank in the bow use 5/16 or 1/4 fuel line. 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've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. 10 mph loaded with 2 180lb guys and a spare 4 stroke engine. Wash ya boat GOOD !!!! Go to car wash and use engine cleaner (degreaser) Spray your boat with ALumabright. see the picture - go devil on left & gator tail on right. Pinewood, SC. Fix: polish that cam lobe with 600 wet paper. The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. I think a 23 should be around 4000 out of the water and 37-3800 in the water. Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:51 am: renovator. " - Willie Braun: Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:44 pm: pirogue1. Joined: Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:41 pm Posts: 485 Re: Baptiste Colette. It's by far the fastest prop I've ran on my boat. Just bought a 1648 Crestliner Modified V hull with a 2001 Go-devil long tail with 350 hours. Stock ( for now ) Harbor Freight 212cc engine. You should have reviewed a tension gauge when you bought the motor. the original/oem cable on my gator tail is much thicker/beefier. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. HDR 5000. premium non ethanol fuel helps. Also if others run across additional information, please add to it. was able to get 1050lb load on plane, max speed 21. I have seen bad connections where the wire meets the connectors. So throw off. My guess. im interested in a getting a godevil duck skiff. 3 more push than 2 at same rpm. The props that smaller powered longtails are able to spin don't have enough pitch to run 22 even if the boat and load are perfect for the power of the motor. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. Thu May 21, 2015 2:25 pm. . With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. At 3500 rpms your not going to see 27 mph. Mud-Skipper with Predator 420 prop question. I have GG. Touch both exhaust outlets where it comes out of the head. Among the considerations are an 18x60 GD hull and a 18x56 GD hull. #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. There aren't many replacement parts out there. For auto's, they get your vehicle VIN and not the motor number. in the first duck commander video (made back in 1988) they used a long tail go devil. MMT Pro Member. We ran this motor in controlled tests for two days using the same five men, same water and conditions. JPG IMG_2521. 4 quarts. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:39 pm: 50fps. if you up the hp you may be able to turn one of thier larger props if they have one available. Re: Installing a Kill Switch. MMT Pro Member. In 1989 Shannon "Mac"" McKinney came to my platoon in Cco 3/75 Ranger. Do yourself a favor and find a Timken dealer and get some bearings made in the USA. Made an adjustment at the governor and now it turns just under 3,600 in the water. Last night we went to do a little frogging in my buddy's boat. You can adjust the idle circuit needles as well. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:52 pm. (this stuff is super glossy when applied, so I'm not really worried about it being that glossy anyways). Both are great motors I got one and another guy that duck hunts with me has the PD. Location: greensboro n. SC Ducks Forum. Startline Timing Ltd. Direct drive 6ft shaft. Only time I can notice it is a high rpm's after running it on water. 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. Location: Beaumont, Texas. 1. But if you have a non CDI motor, advance timing key. Posts: 4. Re: killswitch problems. _____ 19x48 Rink/Aucoin Bateau w/35 GTR 20x60 Home-made skiff w/200 Merc: Sun Aug 30. . But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. Posts: 9673. if so you may find the. Re: Governor removal. The "pro drive maintenance" post also states you only need to put in 2 quarts of engine oil and the B&S engine manual states to put in 2. 18 hp Go Devil shaft/prop removal issues. 3 blade prop: max speed 26. . oh yea, not to jack up your thread , but your loss is my gain. First night we left a little early and caught a lil mess of bass before the sun went down. They also offer high comp pistons for the. I believe that it is but I want y'all's opinion. Sent using Morse Code from my not so smart phone. duckduckboom. An 18’ boat has never kept me from going anywhere a 17’ boat could go. Posts: 16915. 004 - 0. I started with a 1436/ 18 HP GD. _________________. Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:13 am. Re: Dog ramp on floating duck blind. They have few kinks to work out before they gonna be competitive. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. Been around several that are 3-4 years old and still going. MMT 1000 Club. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. 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. The GT serial number is what their agent is looking for. Having trouble figuring out where my oil leak is coming from on Mud Buddy 35hp HD Sport. The bigger 1854 boat will carry a load better. The reverse was an absolute joke it was more of a brake if you wanted to stop. . Posts: 16915. Bug. Trim runs smoother, faster and now I won't be burning up switches. That is one reason why others like the longer boats. I did year before last, you got to be in the right spot for sure on Rayburn. Posts: 2363. Speeds are definitely inflated, but you can consistently see a 40hp run 31-32mph. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. It's on a riveted 1436 Jon boat, weights like 160lbs. Joined: Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:55 am. It would also be a cold day in hell before I took a longtail out on it. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. Craig I'm unsure of the brand but if you call GD they have their paint in stock. The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. I believe they said they check out the local marshes, which would be really neat-a duck's eye view _____ Phil Robertson said,"It seems like, to me, a vagina -- as a man -- would be more desirable than a man's anus," Thu Apr 12. GatorTail Prop Selection. Re: Copperhead surface drive help. i want to upgrade to the godevil duck skiff. It really makes a little difference when paired with a worked prop but only after the skeg has been cut. 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. The rest are hanging on nails in the trees and im tempted to go ahead and bait them up when i run tomorrow. Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. I have heads, exhaust and carb and I run 27 mph with 2 men, dog and hunting load with my big blade prop. Re: Wetlander or Gatorglide. All props tested with a cut skeg. Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:54 am. c. Am not sure how to connect. I have a lease on the calumet cutt that I am willing to depart with. Then finish with a hole saw the size of your pipe. 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. Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:10 pm Posts: 146 Location: Becthelsville, Pa Re: Copperhead 23hp vs. I went from a 14x42 to a 16x48,no regrets. My compression is higher than most, and mine spins over easily. Uncle-J Boats. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. MMT Member. Posts: 3833. some days it's awesome most days it's average. 75 x 10 prop. Joined: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:46 am. Location: The Promised Land of TX. MMT Pro Member. ProDrive EFI and LA Sportsman Show. New Phowler Prowler Ext 1744 Test Results UPDATED w/36 PD!!! Okay, here is the hard data on the new Phowler Prowler Extreme 1744. A guy at the launch and I had a conversation about this exact topic. Location: West Monroe, LA. So roughly 400 pounds in the boat plus two. That is just screwed down, the floor does run all the way under it. River Run Surface drive motors. Roughly 55 hours on my 40hp. Paint holds up well against scratches but if anything metallic dings against the boat, the paint chips easily. I have a primer bulb in the box but don't run the motor with it on- mine doesn't need it. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. Probably get blasted on this-it has been my experience (with the ones I have personally used)-2. my question would be if i opt for a 1636 (cuz its cheaper) would it be. Re: Dam B, Texas duck hunting. Re: SURFACE DRIVES IN DEEP WATER. 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. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. Re: Outboard vs Surface Drive. Hunt Deck ,with MB 4400 Black Death HDR, Duck Slaying, Mud Slingin Machine!!! Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:04 pm:. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. 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. Posts: 16. the props are very tough but very inefficient. Emissions" or "high altitude" give me any sort of noticeable. 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. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. Briggs key is a Briggs key. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. On my 1754 with 35gdsd i was getting 17 or 18 that was with it loaded with 4 guys 2 of which were bigger and 60 duck decoys and regular duck gear as well. Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:55 pmYes it is somewhat controllable once you learn it, but I run a lot twists and turns. {motor pulls fine with the rope start}. Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:26 am. All of them are different. As shitty as using the Rustoleum aluminum primer spray cans sounds, I've. Re: 16 hp duromax. just beef up the skeg and get or make a set of wing style rock guards. MMT 1000 Club. Cooler, wife and black dog of 82#. On my third clutch, first went at about 30 hours. Re: Bottom Coating for aluminum boat. Anybody running this Courville prop on a Pro Drive. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. We have pilings drove for camps, and no wake signs. Question about Diamond City Trailer Axle. 8v when it's just sitting. Turn the idle screw in a few turns. I have recently noticed a drag when I hit lillies, it was sudden as if someone was hitting the brakes. Kit: Mud-Skipper 5-7 HP longtail motor drive system. 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). Mine was really easy. No hooks but a few dings. MMT 1000 Club. _____ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. 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. Use your heads people. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am. Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:03 pm. Forum. Also check the terminals on the toggle switch they vibrate loose some times and check the rest of the connections. nearest landings: • Packs: 9890 Packs Landing Rd. 25hp longtail 14x42 17-20mph tops deep water. _____ "Drop the Hammer" Excel 1651 F4 with a Mud Buddy HD7000 Excel 1860 F4 with a Mud Buddy HD5500: Wed Mar 17, 2010 6:46 am: take'emgator. Location: Michigan. Posts: 7. thanks man. Run it on a fiberglass Indian River canoe. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. I cracked the motor case last duck season, along with a number of other small issues that needed tending to. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: Prodigy 1748 V-Rake. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. I know a copperhead would be better but a new one is not in my budget and there are no used ones around me. Location: Meraux, LA. 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. Running 2 guys a blind a dog and a hunt load it would do everything I need no problem. This is my first banded bird and what better bird could it be on other than a bull double sprig pintail drake. The motor died and wouldn't restart. The propeller tolerance should be checked. no need for a . 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. Imagine my surprise when I looked back and saw my prop was gone. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. The interior is 17 feet. 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. several issues with the motor would make it a non satisfying venture. Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:39 pm. 035. Stock 23 GTR with 3 ribbed Southfork 1644. Looks like a high school shop project that a blind kid completed. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. Because that's what the duck men shot if you remember the commercials. Posts: 1103. MMT 1000 Club. Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:44 pm Posts: 13 PPF wood duck vs Backwater swomp lite glider. 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. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. MMT 1000 Club. Low voltage may also be the problem by not holding clutch plates. Would love to hear your thoughts. Will be on a 1436 weldbilt crawdad. 1754 prodigy vs 1854 prodigy. ran a solid 34mph deep water at 4480rpm this weekend and ran 29. Location: Tarkington, TX. Other than that their all the same. So,i made a tank that went all the way across the boat form the bottom of the boat to the bottom of the saddle on the motor. Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Light = myself 195lbs, 1 battery, 8 gal gas, misc gear in storage areas. Which is getting old. Location: Jefferson TX. Location: Duck Hill & Starkville, MS Duck Blind question. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. I used PTI zinc chromate green primer. 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. I have hunted 2 kids and 2 adults out of the boat comfortably. When loaded down they won't plane properly, and they can't handle the mud or properly handle the weight of these motors. Re: 22hp predator starter issue. On a stock motor I was turning a big blade 3800 bout 21-22 mph. 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. Location: SW Georgia. June 12, 2010. im in central florida. SC Ducks Forum. Re: Prodrive Clutch. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. SC Ducks Forum. Seen a few rigs recently with this design and liked the idea/functionality of the saddle pods for a little extra storage without having to compromise space and have a full blown gun/rod box etc. save sum money and find a used skiff. My motor is a mudbuddy 25 hp but should be pretty close to the same results as you. I've yet to see a video of the Hoss that impressed me.