They look pretty well engineered and built. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. Frogs. 2. shaggy blind (not installed yet) Keep your eye on their IG for more photos of my boat and on mine @prodigyboats & @ctm_luke. more. . c. Re: 22 HP Predator Longtail to Surface Drive. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. 2) you can get a volt meter, and set it to check for 20v DC. Posts: 5603. Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:14 pm. Honestly I don't expect it to do much, not really. 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. Just me, just sayin. The turn around time was longer than I wanted (middle of duck season) and Nick had access to a worked Reaper. a 20'x44'' skiff runs well with a 27kholer. Posts: 37. 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 of our transoms! Poker run again this year along with extra side prizes. (this stuff is super glossy when applied, so I'm not really worried about it being that glossy anyways). Fix: polish that cam lobe with 600 wet paper. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. it will be used for goose/duck hunting to get to some honey holes easier. Heavy ass still run 30. consider replacing the bushings / seals - but on my old 20 year old GDLT. Only time I can notice it is a high rpm's after running it on water. The clutch lever mounts on a godevil handle with zero modifactions , remove cable , unscrew the two mounting bolts and take off stock throttle lever , discard. Re: !!!MudBuddy Issue!!! There could have been rust on a valve making it stick, adjuster come loose or other things. Tools required: You will need a crescent wrench, some pliers and a screw driver. Location: Old East Dallas, Texas. Runs about 20 with 3 people and a dog and close to 25 alone. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. The frame. . Built a hammer style puller out of all thread, but the shaft won't budge. Two corner boxes. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk _____ "Two people in this world wear helmets, and that's dare devils and pussies. 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. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am Posts: 250 Location: Sumter, SC Re: 1638 godevil. Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:39 am. The bearings are in the flared housings on the outdrive. Go-Devil Props. SC Ducks Forum. . A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. 1854 gets my vote for best all around sized boat. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. Posts: 50. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. That is just screwed down, the floor does run all the way under it. 2014 Prodigy 1754 17' overall length. I run that to bowfish, bass fish, and hunt. Anybody running this Courville prop on a Pro Drive. Re: Go-Devil Boat Paint. Hope this helps someone out there. Lever style throttle , 30$ , 20 minutes. With that said I cannot comment on how well a Vanguard likes 5 degrees F because it just does not get that cold here. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk 2. Do yourself a favor and find a Timken dealer and get some bearings made in the USA. A guy at the launch and I had a conversation about this exact topic. _________________. GatorGlide and GatorBase sticks better than anything I've found in 35 years of painting. Same style clutch used on a lawnmower and they get several thousand. the wobble could be your bearing going out but i am gonna go with something electrical. several issues with the motor would make it a non satisfying venture. 18x56 or 18x60 go devil with 35 GDSD. Also check the terminals on the toggle switch they vibrate loose some times and check the rest of the connections. Location: Jefferson TX. The Gears take gear oil in the gear housing /knuckle and the prop shaft and engine drive shaft are greased lubricated. These vids were taken this past Saturday morning. 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. Share. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:34 am Posts: 882 Location: Ahead of you, with a rubber band turning my prop!!Location: Old East Dallas, Texas. im in central florida. Location: Rowlett, TX. A little lengthy but I think I covered it all. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. _____ 1554 excel- custom MB sport totin a stage II generac temporarily 20XRD Bullet- 300X Merc: Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:21 pm: Chico80x. Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin. Craig I'm unsure of the brand but if you call GD they have their paint in stock. So one to ground and one to the wire that grounds it out. I built a mud motor similar to a PPF only I added the Backwater Surface Tracer plate. NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES: Vancouver Daily Province Archives 1894 - 2021. We have pilings drove for camps, and no wake signs. » Boats & Blinds Forum. the clutch is about 211. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. shoot ducks in the face. They do not run 40+ with a 35 Briggs that you get with the $17k price. Posts: 27. Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. The way in we saw good. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. 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. quakrsmakr8. _________________. I have the stock two blade prop. _____ #CFFITR -Custom pool noodle. Motor is 2013 35hp GDSD. Instead of considering the mini, look into the LA Special. Re: 16 foot Uncle J boats. MMT Pro Member. You can buy the paint in spray cans or quarts. With a CDI, advance timing key ($3-$5) but not more than a #4. The boat it will be going on is a 17ft by 48 modified v hull with medium size pods. Running a 9x6 GD longtail prop. Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:02 am. Holds 32 in deep water and ran 33 in shallow. Re: Governor removal. I've been using 93 octane from a gas station. Last visit was: Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:22 am: It is currently Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:22 amForum. Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:10 pm: deadbird8. 4 quarts. Boat Layout:seats cut out Foam insulation floor. 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. I'm exploring several options for my next boat. nearest landings: • Packs: 9890 Packs Landing Rd. 031 (NGK BPR5ES) Ignition Coil Gap . I suspect the problem started with age (motor is 8 years old), and. Pass a loutre. Posts: 605. 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. It's by far the fastest prop I've ran on my boat. Location: Tallahassee, Fl. The next run was teal opener morning. 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. Ive hunted off baptiste for the past few years so i know about the river and how dangerous it can be. Location: Muscatine, Iowa. I went out a few nights later by myself and caught a few more in a couple of hours. Am not sure how to connect. The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. I would suspect your prop could be worn, High rpms and lost speed/load carrying ability is a symptom. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. Originally they were going to use the Subaru, but ended up going Kohler. Their all B&S motors their just as durable as the next. Re: 9" Prop for 25 GTR Big Block. I would suggest you go demo the different models and see what feels best to you and where you run. I pulled my barge off of some high and dry marsh after running up into the brush to make a blind location. MMT Super Elite Member. Re: 25hp go devil surface drive. But I have a outboard boat for most of the summer and fishing season anyway. Re: Copperhead surface drive help. Location: Jefferson TX. Most years we have to cut our way upstream with axe and chainsaw. 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. Re: 35 Hp vanguard upgrade help. 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. now you see. Re: 22hp predatpr mods and top speeds. Because of the popularity of the Santee region for public waterfowl hunting, the declines in waterfowl numbers have evoked. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am Posts: 1872 Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:56 pm. Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:51 am: renovator. is it. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. I have Gx620 on go devel frame. Fri Jul 08, 2016 2:43 am: Stinkymud. It is all down the one side of my belt housing , little bit on top of belt housing and looks of some sprayed on. (pink and white styrofoam insulation from Home Depot) Speeds | Shallow Water:1 person no gear 25. I have GG. Check the ground cable connection. Also if others run across additional information, please add to it. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. Run shallow, run loud. It's what I run. I believe that it is but I want y'all's opinion. Never hurt anything that I know of. 00 per year. 3. Last visit was: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:26 am: It is currently Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:26 amThis has been the most effective way of eliminating tiller torque for me. 2000 16x44 with a 2000 23hp longtail. 3 blade prop: max speed 26. _________________. Add $500 for BPS crossover muffler. Location: Meraux, LA. So you got more clearance then you do with a GTR. Re: Prodrive won't get up to speed. I have an Excel 1860 F4. Then, rejetting the carb to get more. I understand this is not the best boat for the motor, I'm having a different one built but this is it for now. Heavy ass still run 30. 17x54 custom CC with stage 3 GTR. Uncle J Crawfish Skiff. MMT Elite Member. Location: Beaumont, Texas. Almost all builders count the hunt deck as part of the length. 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. If your rpms are low, you can go to a 9x5 and your rpms will increase about 200. 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. especially when you say they aren't as crowded as other nearby areas. Posts: 16. B. MudmotorTalk. Re: Installing a Kill Switch. 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. Posts: 4. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. I think a 23 should be around 4000 out of the water and 37-3800 in the water. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. Huge difference in power in all ranges. I found a guy selling a 2013 Mud Buddy 5500 Black Death with around 90 hours on it for about $5500. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. Location: S-Ville, LA. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am. Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:33 am. 5hp longtail for just another $100 or so, but if I can push a canoe with the 2. Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:11 pm Posts: 556 Location: Metairie, LA Re: Black Cloud ammo problems. ride through the swamp and head to 601 sandbar. Fri Jun 30, 2017 1:57 pm. Posts: 94. 5 river run on the same boat didn't come close. It was brand new last winter this is the first year I've hunted with it. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:48 pm. I have a 1600 alaskan and had to buy the 1800 series beavertail. It is my first true hunting boat. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. Posts: 94. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. MMT Member. JPG The only thing that is chipped now after 2 years is the floor and the bow where I hit and pushed stuff. Bug. Re: Mud Buddy Sport V Problems. _____ Gator Trax 1644 HD pushed by. Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:21 amJoined: Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:25 am. Went out to rough water and took on a bunch of. When trying to get on plane when the motor gets to a certain rpm it sounds like the orop blows out. Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:16 pm: kib876. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: Prodigy 1748 V-Rake. 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. Re: Go Devil pressure greaser. {motor pulls fine with the rope start}. Ive tried two different automotive type sprayers but cant get either to spray. Joined: Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:18 am. _____ "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. MMT 1000 Club. 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. The 25 Kohler mini 195lbs. (completes to ground). The interior is 17 feet. . Where ever you have a splice in the hose with a clamp on it. Idle under load on ProDrive. Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am. Sounds like bad battery connections on the motor possibly. ran one for several years. Joined: Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:45 pm Posts: 94 Re: Mud skipper surface drive. Spark Plug Type for Large Vanguard. I didn’t stop and look close to see if it seemed durable or not. Joined: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:46 am. Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. Last visit was: Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:19 pm: It is currently Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:19 pmRe: Pro-Drive prop shaft. Mud Buddy releasing the 25hp EFI Subaru motor in August. Location: West Monroe, LA. Posts: 8133. when it is idling, you will hear a distinct, "tick", sound from the engine, and it will idle down or run rough for a few seconds. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. The boat handles well and will turn on a dime. Just curious if my speed sounds about right. 006 Spark Plug gap . Comments:This is actually an updated review from a year or so ago. got 2 years on it, and they only thing I have noticed is that the shine has worn off. Which like stated above use to be borderline "fast". Re: 5hp go devil longtail. Looking at getting a 9hp and wondered if one was better than the other. no need for a . Roughly 55 hours on my 40hp. _________________. Re: Go Devil ignition system. I'd put the same motor on both, a 35 hp GDSD. 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. We got lucky one morning. Stay away from the pre packaged ones they sell at. Posts: 16915. Iron Mountain heads will need a valve job @50hrs anyway, also there are better builders here. Emissions" or "high altitude" give me any sort of noticeable. The clone is the honda clone 11 hp that would come with the twister kit. You can then check spark on each side and then start the motor. Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:54 pm. The go devil website says the 18hp should run the 9x4. 0-32. Mike Kliebert Custom. Your lower seal is worn. Re: 16 hp duromax. Take it out and clean it, or cut the plunger off and reinstall, or fill the hole with a short ss bolt. Easy once you get used to it. I would suspect your prop could be worn, High rpms and lost speed/load carrying ability is a symptom. 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. Re: Vanguard serial number. Thats JMHO. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. 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. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. Re: bent pushrod 4400 HDR MudBuddy. 18' Weldcraft - 90HP. Wchauvin. #CFFITR. In 1989 Shannon "Mac"" McKinney came to my platoon in Cco 3/75 Ranger. The propeller must run in a floating position. Sun Jun 28, 2009 5:07 pm. As shitty as using the Rustoleum aluminum primer spray cans sounds, I've. 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. Location: greensboro n. There aren't many replacement parts out there. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Pinewood, SC 29125 • Lowfalls 958 Low Falls Rd. I've yet to see a video of the Hoss that impressed me. MMT Super Elite Member. 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. 2 people and gear 23. 5 it might be just what we need to get through another hunting/trapping season or two. 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. The majority of the time problems are caused by air leaks, bad primer bulbs, or dirt. Gator Glide - 8 months later. ACE HW or Northern Tool has them. Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:54 pm. Proceeds will go directly to thr Flyway account. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. MMT Addict. im in central florida. Please Help! Leak test to make sure the valves are sealing, and also make sure your coil is Firing. Some people were giving shit to a buddy of mine about how excel boats aren't that tough. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. 6mph with the old carb, just me, no load---now runs 14. HDR 5000. So yes to your question. 35 GDSD STAGE 2-18x44 GUTTED GD. _________________. And like stated above, it took about 3 day of me not doing anything to it before it started to really get rock hard. [ 5 posts ]Location: Jefferson TX. 1846 40 gatortail xd. Well have at lesst 2-3 boats going. 5 mph empty, rough water, ~ 3-6 feet. I did year before last, you got to be in the right spot for sure on Rayburn. It's priced at 850 which comes with all mounting hardware and grass. Re: Hoss 75. 016 Oil Filter (49065-2071, 49065-2078, 49065-7010)Copperhead 23 rpms. Working with Nick Peltier on a build- heads, cam, hex shaft and a tune on PD 40 EFI. 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. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. Joined: Sat Oct 29, 2011 5:28 pm. On the 16x48 18mph sometimes 19 in deep water. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor. Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:58 pm. Mikuni will get you a better idle. I just got a 2010 35 hd mud buddy on a 1652 alweled boat with a 5 foot deck. 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. Also, I've had a few whiskey's. I'd say your speeds are pretty good for a 13hp thai kit. This will tell u if it is excessive or not and may point u in the right direction of issue _____ 1754 GTR Xtreme CC w/ Purple. ) We hit 18. Re: Greasing go-devils. He was a Kansas boy, skilled with rifle, good in the woods, had played 4 years of college football, worked in the oil fields, and was a pre-packaged bad-ass. When loaded down they won't plane properly, and they can't handle the mud or properly handle the weight of these motors. 1436 flat bottom 20hp vanguard go-devil crawfish 9x6: Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:37 am: North LA Hunter. The GT serial number is what their agent is looking for. Joined: Thu May 12, 2016 4:33 pm. the original/oem cable on my gator tail is much thicker/beefier. Only mod is a marshmellow muffler. 25hp longtail 14x42 17-20mph tops deep water. Because that's what the duck men shot if you remember the commercials.