He said the fix is that you run a smaller/tighter fuel hose about 2 feet from the engine where it connects to your carb, then add a plastic hose taper from the smaller gauge to your wider gauge that you run to your fuel tank. With me and one adult I can't run over 23mph. 40 Horse Prodrive. Of course it was such a long time after purchase I ate that price. Have you greased the lower unit lately? I ask because you could have over greased it and there is grease on the clutch. Mine vibrated a little loose one day on a ride and it took me forever to figure out the problem. With a light load (me, a couple of kids, some fishing crap) it'll do 14-15mph in shallow. Re: 22hp predator starter issue. I'm new to the mud motors and really duck boats in general. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. Check the shaft for play. 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. That's not even really related to the Predator though. Anybody running this Courville prop on a Pro Drive. 25hp longtail 14x42 17-20mph tops deep water. get a mud motor. Empty with just 5 gallons of gas (30 pounds), 5 2x2x8 boards (20 pounds), 1. Bogs down when I put in water. MMT Pro Member. I let the motor idle and bump it into and out of gear when picking up decoys in deeper water. consider replacing the bushings / seals - but on my old 20 year old GDLT. MMT Member. Posts: 4. 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. the gt guys are a top notch crew. Location: Corner of Hell an high water, La. Never hurt anything that I know of. 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. Posts: 156. Let's talk Pro-Drive Upgrades. Re: Go Devil pressure greaser. So roughly 400 pounds in the boat plus two. Bearing failure in the outdrive is usually due to failed seals on the outdrive allowing water in that causes corrosion on the. First night we left a little early and caught a lil mess of bass before the sun went down. MMT 1000 Club. Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:03 pm. MMT Pro Member. _________________. Joined: Sat Jul 18, 2015 3:45 pm Posts: 94 Re: Mud skipper surface drive. 1648 w/ a 36 pd fpr on dat biatch G-14 CLASSIFIED SKIFF ON DA WAY!! Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. If you are to pussy to do that pull one spark plug at a time if the engine dies it the other side. MMT Addict. 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. 1. 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. It came with a Q pipe and a 40" prop shaft. MMT Addict. Posts: 37. Ive hunted off baptiste for the past few years so i know about the river and how dangerous it can be. I can run 30. Also if others run across additional information, please add to it. I cracked the motor case last duck season, along with a number of other small issues that needed tending to. And I saw impressive gains. Paint holds up well against scratches but if anything metallic dings against the boat, the paint chips easily. Posts: 18. I just got back from the Louisiana Sportsman Show that has a great showing this year. Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:10 pm Posts: 146 Location: Becthelsville, Pa Re: Copperhead 23hp vs. Just me, just sayin. If we had a jon boat I would probably step up to the 6. Trace the wiring from the kill switch to the motor and check the connection. _____ 1744 floating a 23 MBHD Stage 2 : Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:50 pm: Nateeendavie. If your rpms are low, you can go to a 9x5 and your rpms will increase about 200. was able to get 1050lb load on plane, max speed 21. MB 5500 Black Death. MMT Member. Thats JMHO. GatorGlide and GatorBase sticks better than anything I've found in 35 years of painting. Sparkleberry duck run. Hope this helps someone out there. Took the carb off and emptied the bowl. On a stock motor I was turning a big blade 3800 bout 21-22 mph. Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:33 am. Only time I can notice it is a high rpm's after running it on water. I run a stage 3 and no problems, just keep up on my pm's on motor and outdrive. 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. DatGator. MMT Addict. Joined: Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:10 am Posts: 1872 Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. Gator Tail blowing fuses while frogging. Wash ya boat GOOD !!!! Go to car wash and use engine cleaner (degreaser) Spray your boat with ALumabright. Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:45 am. 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. Stock 23 GTR with 3 ribbed Southfork 1644. Lots of runs through wide open water and bayous, but when the water is up, of course we run through the timber. mallard maasher Discussion starter ·. This evening I enjoyed another hunt in the pit blind with my uncle and his client. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. So one to ground and one to the wire that grounds it out. Boat Brand:Alumacraft (New) Boat Size:15' 48 Flat-Bottom Jon Boat. 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. I want to install a killswitch. Anyone have one? Looking at getting one for a carstens canvasback. duckduckboom. He has added a cam, carb, and push rods thinks hes running 25 26 now. Willey’s templet is the correct one for performance. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. I pulled my barge off of some high and dry marsh after running up into the brush to make a blind location. tail winds, tail currents, shallow water, light load. 035. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. Have NO complaints shows no wear after 25hrs with some mud use. #Whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor. Most homebuilds have a better finish than scavengers. Want to run shallow too and dry _____ JReese 1754 GatorTrax w/ MB 6000 customized by EVT: Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:36. MMT Pro Member. Re: Governor removal. Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:52 pm. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. Add 850 lbs max speed 22. Location: The Promised Land of TX. I got a shotgun,rifle and a Go Devil Surface Drive a country boy can survive. Re: 16 hp duromax. My carb is getting to much fuel and floods. Location: greensboro n. Honestly I don't expect it to do much, not really. Boat Layout:seats cut out Foam insulation floor. 2) you can get a volt meter, and set it to check for 20v DC. seems too thick. 0-32. You can test with a meter to verify. Well have at lesst 2-3 boats going. 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. Combined with the weight savings and dollar value the 1838 23 works out. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. Bending the skeg is the last option to take, it weakens the metal and can come out of adjustment when you strike objects at speed. After a new install of parts, put dial on shaft and measure run out. Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:50 pm. _____ #CFFITR -Custom pool noodle. Before sawgrass, before elephant ears, before hydrilla. Speeds | Shallow Water:34-35 light 30-31 with moderate load. MMT Pro Member. I currently have a big blade and can run 4600-4700 rpms with 2-3 people. Share. Its perfect for my small pond but I wouldnt recommend traveling any distance with two men and a load. Uncle J Crawfish Skiff. you are correct, grease and oil are 2 different things. #CFFITR. 5, 14 and 25HP. Use it. Mud-Skipper with Predator 420 prop question. Re: 22 HP Predator Longtail to Surface Drive. New carb, fuel pump, fuel filter, new hose. I see its been awhile since someone has posted in here, so I figure I'll wake this thread up. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is online: Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot] and 89 guests. The hardest wheels are prodrive and go devil wheels. thanks man. Location: st bernard louisiana. You can adjust the idle circuit needles as well. MMT Addict. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. The run in the morning we moved a very good pace even in the deeper more open water. I've had one of these motors - sold it to a friend who still has it. Mine is a Prodigy 1854 v rake, drop deck, 5086 aluminum. This is a short transom PD Notice the Knuckle is at the transom bracket. I DO NOT OWN. Posts: 2530. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. Insert pipe and weld it up. 35hd mud buudy issues. 8 with 5 people and 2 icechest. 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. A 2 blade vs a 3 blade. Lund Alaskan Beavertail Blind Install*Update*. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". 10,204 The duck run. Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:21 pm: Swamper01. I’m most likely running my 3 blade prop until duck season. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. My hull is 2013 and has a few blemishes on the bottom. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. Subscribe. I think a 23 should be around 4000 out of the water and 37-3800 in the water. 2mph, just me no load. If you have good spark and the motor starts, its the harness grounding out the coils. Pass a loutre. I was going to go with the Fat Blade or Hammer and have Baggy work it. On the longtail - only grease the U-joints a tad every 20 or 30 hours - but. Depends on diameter, pitch, and cupping. (completes to ground). 5 it might be just what we need to get through another hunting/trapping season or two. If you use a wrench or screwdriver to "jump" the post on the solenoid it starter should engage normally-if not likely solenoid problem. 3. Posts: 1588. I know this isnt a mud-motor but i searched many forums before deciding what blind to buy for my lund alaskan. Mikuni carb to much fuel. Check the wires that feed them for loose connections. i want the fastest and lightest boat possible. Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:47 am Posts: 17 Re: Go devil gone bad. has a seperate red wire lead attached on the side of key switch. Duck Run. Re: Greasing go-devils. They look pretty well engineered and built. MMT Super Elite Member. i get 29 mph at 4100 rpm,9 gal gas,two batts 1 person. stock 3 blade. 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. 5hp Lt on a 12ft john that I use in my duck pond instead of paddling a pirogue. Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin. Subscribe. _________________. 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: Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:40 am. DIY about +-$1800. Last visit was: Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:35 am: It is currently Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:35 amTC you heard af anything to get by the regulations so people can run their boats out in the refuge? Like any props that will be 9 inches or less? Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:47 pm: Team Camo. Joined: Thu May 12, 2016 4:33 pm. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. British Columbia Marriages 1800-1946at MyHeritage. Location: Duck Hill & Starkville, MS Re: Go Devil prop question. Re: lost Key. Put the opposite bullet connection Male/female on the other end of the short section of wire. 016 Oil Filter (49065-2071, 49065-2078, 49065-7010)Copperhead 23 rpms. 3-2. 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. With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. I run the above load plus 2 guys 250 lb each with about 2 dozen dekes plus guns and shells. Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:40 am. Re: 16 foot Uncle J boats. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Location: Meraux, LA. _____ Re: 2 blade prop destroying hunting season 37XD. _________________. Re: Go-Devil Boat Paint. Outboard with Jack Plate. 3 more push than 2 at same rpm. Funny thing is, is that he bit the dust with. All speeds posted on the for mud motors are inflated. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. Id just put one and train your dog to use that one. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. SC Ducks Forum. _____ #CFFITR-Custom pool noodle -stage 4 water wings: Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:28 am: phoneman7. 5 river run on the same boat didn't come close. save sum money and find a used skiff. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am Posts: 250 Location: Sumter, SC Re: 1638 godevil. Posts: 16. It connects to the Bay. We ran this motor in controlled tests for two days using the same five men, same water and conditions. Mine was really easy. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. Pinewood, SC. {motor pulls fine with the rope start}. 10,205 Duck Run in Sparkleberry Swamp Some folks are posting up on facebook about a boat ride coming up in early June. I live in Oklahoma hunt waterfowl on lakes and rivers. im interested in a getting a godevil duck skiff. We have found that the. In 1989 Shannon "Mac"" McKinney came to my platoon in Cco 3/75 Ranger. Location: st bernard louisiana. There will be a lot of people there, but they won't be any off them wearing. 5x48 running like hell from a built 40 merc. I have hunted 2 kids and 2 adults out of the boat comfortably. The interior is 17 feet. Posts: 5. MMT Addict. For the best results I would apply directly to the aluminum. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. Posts: 5605. Take it out and clean it, or cut the plunger off and reinstall, or fill the hole with a short ss bolt. . Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:39 pm. Spot lights every where it made Rhetts look like a day care. Now it has 208 hrs. I have the stock two blade prop. With a CDI, advance timing key ($3-$5) but not more than a #4. I would highly advise against both the Havoc and the Mud Buddy. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. They are not insuring the Briggs engine, they are ensuring the Gator Tail motor assembly. I don't want to get inside the motor, but I would like to open it up some. Re: lost Key. Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:21 pm. Posts: 27. The Gears take gear oil in the gear housing /knuckle and the prop shaft and engine drive shaft are greased lubricated. Lots of cypress knees and buck brush. Get a long drill bit and drill a pilot hole all the way through from top to bottom where you want it. It's a key start. Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:28 pm Posts: 45 Re: Mud Buddy HDR - Problems in Reverse. Mike Kliebert Custom. They carry a load better. The boat it will be going on is a 17ft by 48 modified v hull with medium size pods. The reverse was an absolute joke it was more of a brake if you wanted to stop. Would love to hear your thoughts. If i can ever track down a damn 18 ft go devil duck skiff ill be ordering one for sure. Run shallow, run loud. Go-Devil Props. Good luck. Part number is 34-1686. Posts: 5603. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Duralux duck boat drab. IMG_2511. Just upgraded not long ago from my lil mudbuddy. 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. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. The 22hp wasn't alot faster, but it did have alot more torque. I'd love to hear how your mods come out and what you did if you choose to do so. Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:06 am: take'emgator. problems. The next run was teal opener morning. Posts: 183. it will be used for goose/duck hunting to get to some honey holes easier. My last sd and current longtail if I take off the greaser to flush the tube I get about a teaspoon of water and brass shaving from the bushings on the fest few pumps of the grease gunLocation: Slidell, LA. Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:54 pm. I put no seize back on the threads. _________________. Not much mud but sandy bottoms and some timber. MMT Pro Member. Reaper Prop. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. . The new style you grease until the piston in the lubricator goes 3/4 of the way up to allow for expansion. 0. At 3500 rpms your not going to see 27 mph. June 12, 2010. Don’t really care about high speed just decent speed carrying a load. These two wires should be connected on the killswitch directly across from each other. Since folks are always asking which prop performs best on a GatorTail, I decided to get a few of the available props and put them to the test side by side in the exact conditions at the exact time to see exactly which prop performs best in different conditions. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. Dogs Fighting. The mod v front handles some ms river chop well and the boat felt safe. It is all down the one side of my belt housing , little bit on top of belt housing and looks of some sprayed on. Location: south Florida. You will get wet. Just doing a review on 2013 1846 tiller 40hp gator tail. Our large block Vanguard engines come with a Champion RC12YC spark plug. MMT Member. Specs are. Which ever one is not hot is the problem side. When loaded down they won't plane properly, and they can't handle the mud or properly handle the weight of these motors. Replacement keys come in a pair. Posts: 183. MMT Member. some days it's awesome most days it's average. Low voltage may also be the problem by not holding clutch plates. Then sew up the breast and then I am legal. You can apply GatorGlide over factory paint jobs with the same prep, sand and wipe with acetone. I used my airless and got it to spray it but seems like its spraying too much paint. Two times while we were out frogging, his motor blew the 25 amp fuse. The difference is very noticeable with the gt props, and sometimes is with big blades. Re: 27hp Kohler GoDevil. They look pretty well engineered and built. Location: S-Ville, LA. Marvin Nichols might come in #3 but that spot may belong to Lake Bonham. premium non ethanol fuel helps. 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. shaggy blind (not installed yet) Keep your eye on their IG for more photos of my boat and on mine @prodigyboats & @ctm_luke. Posts: 1872. _____ 19x48 Rink/Aucoin Bateau w/35 GTR 20x60 Home-made skiff w/200 Merc: Sun Aug 30. Page 1 of 1. Texas Mud Motor - Will Carter - 2012 GTR on Brother 1848. Re: 25hp godevil surface drive. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. I may have applied everything to thick. the wobble could be your bearing going out but i am gonna go with something electrical. I used the lowes roofing shovel on my nfz knockoff like brad uses on his boats. Running a 9x6 GD longtail prop. Posts: 10388. MMT 1000 Club. Location: somewhere fishing.