040 on new motors, they should be at . Go Devil Boat. premium non ethanol fuel helps. And like stated above, it took about 3 day of me not doing anything to it before it started to really get rock hard. _________________. Look where the pushrod seats under the rocker arm. They use Kohler engines: 7, 9. Location: Lake Jackson, TX. MMT Pro Member. JPG The only thing that is chipped now after 2 years is the floor and the bow where I hit and pushed stuff. Third time I went out solo again, scouted some new areas, found a good concentration of frogs. Am not sure how to connect. _____ Gator Trax 1644 HD pushed by. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: INFLATABLE BOAT AND MUD BUDDY. 20x50 WC Custom hull paired with new 40 horse Go Devil FNR motor (bone stock) Base load (fishing season): 9 gallon fuel tank, Wetsounds Surge 10 sound bar (20 lbs. Skybusters: Magic Does Not Apply to Shotgun Physics. Well have at lesst 2-3 boats going. It's a key start. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. I did do a search, but yes, here is another Predator question. Id just put one and train your dog to use that one. Re: 27hp Kohler GoDevil. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am. Location: Old East Dallas, Texas. Replacement keys come in a pair. Because that's what the duck men shot if you remember the commercials. Posts: 94. 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. 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. 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. 1 in the wind protected shallower water. Check to make sure all ur hose connections are tight from the engine all the way to the gas tank. GatorGlide and GatorBase sticks better than anything I've found in 35 years of painting. Trim runs smoother, faster and now I won't be burning up switches. Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:01 pm: Hogjaw. Lots of runs through wide open water and bayous, but when the water is up, of course we run through the timber. Author Message; oilers1976. got 2 years on it, and they only thing I have noticed is that the shine has worn off. . Grease piston-go devil. Stock ( for now ) Harbor Freight 212cc engine. The 16 footer fits in the garage. I want to install a killswitch. With that said I cannot comment on how well a Vanguard likes 5 degrees F because it just does not get that cold here. I would suggest you go demo the different models and see what feels best to you and where you run. Uncle J Crawfish Skiff. Re: 5hp go devil longtail. GatorTail Prop Selection. MB 5500 Black Death. Go-Devil Props. It appears that more and more Prodrive owners are making the swap to this engine and are hitting me up for information. Posts: 16. June 12, 2010. Wiring harness from key has yellow, black, white, orange, and red leads. Posts: 1872. Wchauvin. I’m most likely running my 3 blade prop until duck season. 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. 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. Horsepower:18. Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:51 am: renovator. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Copperhead 23 rpms. Re: Installing a Kill Switch. i want to upgrade to the godevil duck skiff. 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. All of them are different. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. 3 coats, waiting till its completely dry between coats. If you have the older 3 wire system, then yes I know a very cheap place to replace it. MMT Super Elite Member. 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. With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. MMT Addict. Including the best set up of mud motors and boats I've seen yet. Mikuni will get you a better idle. Empty with just 5 gallons of gas (30 pounds), 5 2x2x8 boards (20 pounds), 1. Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:14 pm. We ran 3 guys (285,225,185) 9 gals fuel, 3 dozen decoys, gun box, guns and some other hunting related items. Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am. Wchauvin. Spark Plug Type for Large Vanguard. It's by far the fastest prop I've ran on my boat. The reverse was an absolute joke it was more of a brake if you wanted to stop. Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:16 pm: kib876. 25hp longtail 14x42 17-20mph tops deep water. 6mph with the old carb, just me, no load---now runs 14. Re: lost Key. im interested in a getting a godevil duck skiff. im pushing around a 14 foot riveted with a 23 gdlt. on it but when I try to idle under load, it often slowly dies after about 30 seconds. Well it just so happens that I am in the process of building a chain driven SDMM that will run aluminum props from 6. Depends on how much shit u run over Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Throttle cables are going to freeze in general. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. For auto's, they get your vehicle VIN and not the motor number. Would putting a stock Honda carb that's not "Calif. I have the gtr on it. They will look good but the wire will be corroded where it meets the connector. 31K views 7 years ago. U may have to use a cheater pipe on it if it's been a while since removed. This is a tall transom PD Notice the knuckle is lower than the bracket with a piece of pipe. Of course it was such a long time after purchase I ate that price. 17 x 44 Southfork Mud Hull with a 25hp Big Block Mudbuddy. Running 2 guys a blind a dog and a hunt load it would do everything I need no problem. Only time I can notice it is a high rpm's after running it on water. [ 5 posts ]Location: Jefferson TX. Re: Go Devil ignition system. Uncle-J Boats. Take it out and clean it, or cut the plunger off and reinstall, or fill the hole with a short ss bolt. com - View topic - ProDrive Wiring Problem Really Need Some Help. I don't want to get inside the motor, but I would like to open it up some. We have pilings drove for camps, and no wake signs. Used to carry 8-10 people around a half mile or so a day for most of duck season. 15x36 Go Devil Duck Skiff with a Go Devil Longtail. I use the toro key because it covers the key area, but any Briggs key should work. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. 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. . And I saw impressive gains. 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. 2875 Views 5 Replies 3 Participants Last post by macdaddykeefer, Feb 7, 2013 Jump to Latest M. I'd have to wait about 30 seconds, choke it and run the rest of the way to the blind with it 1/4. 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. Specs are. Ours was built in 2013 with roller rockers, rods, pistons, performance heads ,cam and valves. First off run it until the muffler is warm. . Hmm. The bearings are in the flared housings on the outdrive. We ran this motor in controlled tests for two days using the same five men, same water and conditions. 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 Facebook The unofficial sparkleberry run, I might be able to come up with some trophies for odd things Pinewood, South Carolina Hosts Alan Flores SPARKLEBERRY SWAMP DUCK RUN Forum. Emissions" or "high altitude" give me any sort of noticeable. Duralux duck boat drab. Posts: 183. Re: Copperhead surface drive help. I went to the Northwest Sportshow today and there was an Aquatraction booth. 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. duckduckboom. MMT Member. BUT I haven't seen enough of the Hoss to get my hopes up. Most trailer axles come with crappy Chinese wheel bearings. Duck Hunters fighting. Replace the nylons with bronze when they wear out. Re: 7000 Mud Buddy. orginal owner of 18 hp Vanguard Go Devil, purchased 1994. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Re: Prodrive Clutch. Bought the kit a few days ago. As shitty as using the Rustoleum aluminum primer spray cans sounds, I've. A 2 blade vs a 3 blade. United States. Location: Muscatine, Iowa. 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. That said, if weight is your primary concern is weight, the 23 Mini is the lightest 23 available. Posts: 5605. I may have applied everything to thick. Did this years ago and haven't looked back since. Re: Mud buddy drive question. 5, 14 and 25HP. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. Posts: 1588. Re: killswitch problems. Location: Duck Hill & Starkville, MS Re: Go Devil prop question. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. Posts: 10388. Then, after your warranty runs up, call Will or Marcus to get heads done. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. Location: Michigan. You may have to register before you can post: click the. Freeze it until needed. . Re: Prodrive Clutch. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. 004 - 0. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. find a good prodrive repair place and they might give you that piece. . Location: Tallahassee, Fl. Frogs. Funny thing is, is that he bit the dust with. Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:50 pm Posts: 21 Looking for ideas for a homemade grab bar. Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:56 pm. Posts: 1913. #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. im in central florida. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: Prodigy 1748 V-Rake. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. You'll know when it pops loose. 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. Just run right into the cattails or roseau canes. Re: HDR 40 VS. 030 to . 18x56 or 18x60 go devil with 35 GDSD. It would be nice to inspect and lube the valves / valve guides. Location: Michigan. 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. There will be a lot of people there, but they won't be any off them wearing. 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. duck commanders only use the best? i watched some of my old duck commander vhs tapes over the weekend and noticed a few things. With this said I need a real duck boat! I spend the majority of my time hunting shallow muddy bottomed lakes with some heavy vegetation. 75 x 10 prop. MMT Addict. 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. 58 after tax. It's the stock configuration as far as prop/gearing. Posts: 3. Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:10 pm: deadbird8. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. Joined: Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:57 pm. Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:50 am Posts: 3833 Location: Old East Dallas, Texas Re: Mud buddy 5500 Black DeathRe: 23 Vanguard Charging System? 1) you can look for the voltage regulator on the side of the motor. 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. Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:11 am:Posted this also under 3 boat gator glide review. [ 7 posts ]The best way to add a hunt deck is to shorten the interior of your boat and use the existing transom. This will be my first mud motor so I would. Posts: 16. 58 after tax. MMT 1000 Club. The mini kit will run me about $450 all set up, versus $2,500 or more to replace what we had. (completes to ground). The 35 HDR looks to weight 295. Outboard with Jack Plate. the props are very tough but very inefficient. It's priced at 850 which comes with all mounting hardware and grass. Duck Run. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. Joined: Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:49 pm. MMT Addict. Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. I went from a 14x42 to a 16x48,no regrets. It's on a riveted 1436 Jon boat, weights like 160lbs. " Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:25 pm: nick2720. Duck Run. 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. Gas tank in front deck. Posts: 94. Re: 22hp predator starter issue. Being its fuel injected doing a head job and exhaust will be tricky with not being able to dial in the fuel injection like you can with a carb, of course more air in means more fuel. Back H2o SWOMP 23 SS stage 2 15x36 GD Duck Skiff GATOR GATOR GLIDE PROSTAFF Location: Slidell, LA. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. You can remove the 4 screws out of the bottom of the football to reveal the switch wiring. Location: The Promised Land of TX. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. 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. Have you greased the lower unit lately? I ask because you could have over greased it and there is grease on the clutch. Posts: 4820. Location: Jefferson TX. Location: somewhere fishing. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. 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. Only thing similar to an airboat is the steering. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. Gator tail duck blind on a 2021 1854 extreme gt boat. MMT Super Elite Member. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. They use Kohler engines: 7, 9. It works pretty well and I put my gps mount on the adjustable. Dogs Fighting. those lawnmower keyswitches cant handle that kind of load. Fix: polish that cam lobe with 600 wet paper. Having trouble figuring out where my oil leak is coming from on Mud Buddy 35hp HD Sport. #GhostBoat. I see its been awhile since someone has posted in here, so I figure I'll wake this thread up. Had carb issues, eventually changed the carb and fixed the problem--ran 18. Page 1 of 1. . 15 subscribers. 's recommend a 9x7 prop for the 27 HP Kohler LT. You will get wet. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. Pro-Drive's trim switch conversion kit. Here is the review for my new WC Custom rig. Some people were giving shit to a buddy of mine about how excel boats aren't that tough. I though the bendix was centrifugally driven upwards?I've heard this motors should run non ethanol gas. 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. Did 2 coats. MMT Member. It's an all around better frame than the mini, unless you are more concerned with the weight of the motor than the performance. You guys that work in the oilfield know about Chinese shackles and how crappy they are. Just upgraded not long ago from my lil mudbuddy. Had to give Will Carter at Texas Mud Motor (Gladewater, TX) a huge shoutout for his work on my 2012 Brother boat w/GTR 35. 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. Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:11 pm Posts: 556 Location: Metairie, LA Re: Black Cloud ammo problems. problems. in the first duck commander video (made back in 1988) they used a long tail go devil. Re: PPF wood duck w/ beavertail final attack. 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. Any info would be greatly appreciated. MMT 1000 Club. 3 blade prop: max speed 26. Location: S-Ville, LA. Duck lease in the marsh vermillion/Miami Corp or any marsh. Posts: 156. Just depends on what HP you need/want. Mine is a Prodigy 1854 v rake, drop deck, 5086 aluminum. In trying to diagnose the problem, with the ignition switch in the run position I used a jumper cable to connect to the battery + terminal, and touched it to the starter terminal on the solenoid. You'll get plenty of results to read through with answers to your. I have recently noticed a drag when I hit lillies, it was sudden as if someone was hitting the brakes. Re: Installing Gator Tail 35. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. MMT Elite Member. Posts: 721. Re: Greasing go-devils. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is online: Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot] and 64 guests. Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:54 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. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. All of them are different. Re: 35 Hp vanguard upgrade help. seems too thick. Re: 22hp predator starter issue. Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:04 am. Which ever one is not hot is the problem side. Location: South Louisiana. _________________. The bearings are in the flared housings on the outdrive. I have a 1648 Tracker Grizzly ran it for three years with a 25 long tail got 22mph out of it . 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. MMT 1000 Club. Briggs key is a Briggs key. My MB 27 LT is rated for a 9x7 prop and everywhere I've looked, all the mud motor mfg. i run about 15-16 with 2 hunters 2 dozen decoys, 80lb dog, and gear. 75 x 10 prop. Add $500 for BPS crossover muffler. Once you add a 3rd guy the shorter boats begin to struggle. I would prefer a larger boat for the 35,but. Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run 2020 same thing, different year ride through the swamp and head to 601 sandbar meeting in front of packs around 9:30/10 y’all know the deal. Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. If you want to swirl wine and stay in a room where politics and investment diversity are. Re: Trim and tilt not working? Agree its probably the switch on the football, when the trim won't work in either direction the common points are the ckt breaker, switch, or actuator. You can run the motor at idle in gear and put your hand on the outdrive in those locations and feel if the bearings are grinding. Re: Hydraulic trim motor on Prodrive. 2014 Prodigy 1754 17' overall length. I have seen bad connections where the wire meets the connectors. 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. Used a hvlp sprayer. _____ #CFFITR-Custom pool noodle -stage 4 water wings: Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:28 am: phoneman7. 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. Location: Tarkington, TX. Marvin Nichols might come in #3 but that spot may belong to Lake Bonham. Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes. Location: S-Ville, LA. On the longtail - only grease the U-joints a tad every 20 or 30 hours - but. Now it has 208 hrs. 16/44 is a nice size boat the 35 will get you up on plane but easing through shallows your but ill be dragin, the 27 will be 90lbs lighter but you will give up the top speed. 0. i6/50 GT W 4400 Hdr i have always ran a Hammer,like it cause its beefier and last longer than a BB. Re: Sherwin Williams KEM-400. Location: greensboro n. Pinewood, SC 29125 • Lowfalls 958 Low Falls Rd. I have put together some information that I have found for the Kawasaki. Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:48 pm Posts: 3161 Location: Alabama Re: Dularge. Any of yall have a GD crawfish model. Might have a loose clutch bolt. Sun May 12, 2013 3:50 am: huck Finn. 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. New carb, fuel pump, fuel filter, new hose. Mikuni carb to much fuel. Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:40 am. Re: Boat Dr new 12. I was expecting speeds close to 30mph. The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. I believe that it is but I want y'all's opinion. Wash ya boat GOOD !!!! Go to car wash and use engine cleaner (degreaser) Spray your boat with ALumabright. Speeds were taken with Navionics GPS app on my iPhone. Re: Starter / Battery / etc. let it sit for 30 minutes are so. Crawfish. Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. Location: New Iberia, La. 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. Also check the terminals on the toggle switch they vibrate loose some times and check the rest of the connections. They do not run 40+ with a 35 Briggs that you get with the $17k price. ProDrive EFI and LA Sportsman Show. 008 - . Not 70 hp like it says, but learned la. You need to try before you buy! _____ Bayou Surface Drive 337-351-0362 Tarkington, TX 77327. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is. Copperhead 18 HP. 8 with 5 people and 2 icechest. Sumter, South Carolina. . I run a 1648 Weldbilt boat. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor.