What is the difference between the 842921 and the 492932? First oil change on my 37efi. Third time I went out solo again, scouted some new areas, found a good concentration of frogs. Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:28 pm Posts: 45 Re: Mud Buddy HDR - Problems in Reverse. Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:58 pm. Re: 16 hp duromax. I suspect the problem started with age (motor is 8 years old), and. They are doing it on the mini frame also. MMT Pro Member. 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. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Re: Go Devil Swivel. I have a 1648 with a 35 mud buddy. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. Of course it was such a long time after purchase I ate that price. Speaking as a 25 owner – unless you have a restriction to 25hp - I would go with the 35. Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:03 pm. I didn’t stop and look close to see if it seemed durable or not. Re: bent pushrod 4400 HDR MudBuddy. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Page 1 of 1. Back H2o SWOMP 23 SS stage 2 15x36. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. I may have applied everything to thick. Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:45 am. 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). Re: 9" Prop for 25 GTR Big Block. 3 blade harder to spin than 2 blade if everything is equal. Which is getting old. Re: go devil died today. I always get stuck at station 4 for. There are two holes drilled into the mounting bracket so once you get the motor. There are quite a few discussions where one proves better than the other in different curcumstances, so it'll depend on what kind of conditions you run in. Posts: 94. Paint holds up well against scratches but if anything metallic dings against the boat, the paint chips easily. I put no seize back on the threads. Re: centrifugal clutches. Re: 22 HP Predator Longtail to Surface Drive. Inherited a old go-devil with a vanguard engine . . Well have at lesst 2-3 boats going. Joined: Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:57 pm. Posts: 4. Looks like from everything I've seen online that the original 9hp Briggs and 23 Briggs have same pto height and bolt Circumference pattern on back of motors bolt mounting pattern for the base is off alittle but just have to drill two holes and change prop size from 8x4 I have now to the 9x6 and work on balance of motor after mounting it all up . Twist it right off. Re: PPF wood duck w/ beavertail final attack. Emissions" or "high altitude" give me any sort of noticeable. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. Re: Boat Dr new 12. Huge difference in power in all ranges. Gas tank in front deck. Location: Corner of Hell an high water, La. Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2016 1:44 pm Posts: 13 PPF wood duck vs Backwater swomp lite glider. Joined: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:46 am. Re: killswitch problems. The havoc hull (along with the Excel) are outboard hulls rebranded for mud motors. Posts: 16915. New to the forum and mud boats. Briggs key is a Briggs key. GatorTail Prop Selection. Joined: Thu Nov 04. 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. MMT Super Elite Member. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket. was able to get 1050lb load on plane, max speed 21. Some people were giving shit to a buddy of mine about how excel boats aren't that tough. Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:39 am. The rest are hanging on nails in the trees and im tempted to go ahead and bait them up when i run tomorrow. Pinewood, SC 29125 • Lowfalls 958 Low Falls Rd. This is a short transom PD Notice the Knuckle is at the transom bracket. Location: Michigan. We ran 3 guys (285,225,185) 9 gals fuel, 3 dozen decoys, gun box, guns and some other hunting related items. it happens from being on and off the momentary button. Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:22 am: Kcpanages. You can then check spark on each side and then start the motor. save sum money and find a used skiff. as a prior scavenger owner, its a good cheap motor. Location: south Florida. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Copperhead 23 rpms. My attempts to remove prop have so far been unsuccessful, and after talking with Go Devil decided to remove the shaft with the prop attached. 2. don't be shy about the main shaft - if it is coming out that fast you may. Location: Wolf Bay,Alabama. Running a 9x6 GD longtail prop. This is my first banded bird and what better bird could it be on other than a bull double sprig pintail drake. You can test with a meter to verify. Ive tried two different automotive type sprayers but cant get either to spray. Willey’s templet is the correct one for performance. _____ 35 GTR - 1754 Extreme : Thu Oct 30, 2014 3:08 pm. Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:11 pm Posts: 556 Location: Metairie, LA Re: Black Cloud ammo problems. It is all down the one side of my belt housing , little bit on top of belt housing and looks of some sprayed on. Stable as hell. Most Briggs motors that have electric start have a 16 amp alternator. Had a little condensation in the throat. Mine is a Prodigy 1854 v rake, drop deck, 5086 aluminum. Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:06 pm. I have Gx620 on go devel frame. The grease in the grease piston is leaking around the plunger within the piston, not a big deal, but it is annoying. 3. I got a shotgun,rifle and a Go Devil Surface Drive a country boy can survive. 58 after tax. Duck season comes around and the first few runs out I had the motor running about 3500-3600 RPM (max is 4000 w governor). _____ 2014 PRODIGY 1754 (#19) 2014 5500 BAMF HDR RETRO SOLD 2010 Gator Tail Gator Series 18x54 pushed by a 2020 40GTRXD:Location: SW Michigan. 5 pilot e clip 1 position up from middle. Joined: Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:40 am. Cut the wires as close to the switch as possible and splice the two ends together. . Usually right at 2000# with me and few other items. The coils can fire, But a bad diode will allow the current to backfeed and kill the opposite coil. Re: Mud buddy hd mini 23 issue. Re: Mud Buddy Sport V Problems. Seriously considering buying the new 5000EFI for my 1851 Prodigy. Duck Run. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Valve lash when cold 0. Inherited a old go-devil with a vanguard engine . Its perfect for my small pond but I wouldnt recommend traveling any distance with two men and a load. stock 3 blade. Re: Wiring killswitch predator 670. 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. Duck Run. 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. Wchauvin. Re: Governor removal. you are correct, grease and oil are 2 different things. 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. With this setup I am turning 3850 rpms consistently in the water. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. Posts: 183. Hope this helps someone out there. Location: somewhere fishing. Put a crescent on the top nut against ur cavation plate and put a big crowbar between the blades on prop. Kit: Mud-Skipper 5-7 HP longtail motor drive system. When I graduated Ranger School I took the team leader. Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:04 am. You can apply GatorGlide over factory paint jobs with the same prep, sand and wipe with acetone. They claimed 18-20 mph I could barely bump 13. Just picked up this rig, Hull is an 07 with all foam removed from floor and front deck. Posts: 37. Don't use a screw driver it will snap in half. 58 after tax. 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. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. When turning about 3530 or so rpm's with a slightly wore down prop, you will run about 18 mph with a very light load. And it has a large prop with some decent pitch for a long tail. We tested a 12hp, 18hp, an older 20 hp MB Hyperdrive and a 27 Pro-Drive. Copperhead height above transom. Last visit was: Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:23 am: It is currently Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:23 am MMT Member. Last visit was: Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:51 am: It is currently Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:51 amI'm runninng a Kohler command pro--25 hp. Look where the pushrod seats under the rocker arm. Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:55 am. Had carb issues, eventually changed the carb and fixed the problem--ran 18. You will get wet. Where ever you have a splice in the hose with a clamp on it. I'd have to wait about 30 seconds, choke it and run the rest of the way to the blind with it 1/4. Mud Buddy releasing the 25hp EFI Subaru motor in August. MMT Member. 00 6. Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:21 am Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama Re: Speeds. Posts: 701. JPG IMG_2521. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. Location: The duck Mecca called Ga! Re: INFLATABLE BOAT AND MUD BUDDY. I use a good synthetic oil, but you don't have to. 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. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. Last visit was: Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:19 pm: It is currently Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:19 pmRe: Pro-Drive prop shaft. 15 subscribers. You will need additional pieces for a carb swap ( intake , governer lock etc )I suggest using the bps lever to get full travel for the mikuni the exhaust I used is a bps crossover , but you can. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. Only weighs 165lbs. The info on the filter #842921I can find online specifically states it is for "big block" engines while some of the info on the net states the 492932S filter is for engines UP TO 26hp. I live in Oklahoma hunt waterfowl on lakes and rivers. _____ #CFFITR-Custom pool noodle -stage 4 water wings: Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:28 am: phoneman7. Im excited to get out and into the marsh! The duck season is next month! Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:53 pm. 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. Just picked up a brand new Copperhead 23. Then sew up the breast and then I am legal. It connects to the Bay. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. The coils can fire, But a bad diode will allow the current to backfeed and kill the opposite coil. I would suspect your prop could be worn, High rpms and lost speed/load carrying ability is a symptom. 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. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:10 pm Posts: 146 Location: Becthelsville, Pa Re: Copperhead 23hp vs. no need for a . Posts: 4781. Did exactly what you're sayin though, runnin fine and then it just killed. Location: Chandler,Indiana. Have a KS 1 switch. _________________. The length is the bottom of the boat - it doesn't matter that part of it is enclosed. Re: Go-Devil Boat Paint. im interested in a getting a godevil duck skiff. The carb I used is a 34 mm mikuni round slide . The 35 HDR looks to weight 295. 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. shoot ducks in the face. 35hd mud buudy issues. (completes to ground). Duck bill is nice for flooded timber and it cut through some flooded willow tops like butter. Vancouver Sun Archives 1912 - 2021. MMT 1000 Club. This evening I enjoyed another hunt in the pit blind with my uncle and his client. Made an adjustment at the governor and now it turns just under 3,600 in the water. It was brand new last winter this is the first year I've hunted with it. Run it on a fiberglass Indian River canoe. Location: Rowlett, TX. Sometimes we use a rope come-a-long to go over a logjam or a beaver dam. Throttle cables are going to freeze in general. Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. 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. River Run Surface drive motors. I would 1. let it sit for 30 minutes are so. 1846 40 gatortail xd. 5hp but it bogs down easily and doesnt go much faster than a paddle when pushing a full load. 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. Question about Diamond City Trailer Axle. These vids were taken this past Saturday morning. I have a lease on the calumet cutt that I am willing to depart with. ran a solid 34mph deep water at 4480rpm this weekend and ran 29. Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:42 am. I’m sending my 3 blade to be worked next week and we shall see how that runs. Mudbuddy 5000 efi question. The clone is the honda clone 11 hp that would come with the twister kit. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. i really would like to find a used rig with a 35 on it in the 16 or 17' range. com. 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. you'll like it coondik, wish i still had both, but just don't need 2 mud rigs, so i chose the pd. Location: greensboro n. Boat Brand:Alumacraft (New) Boat Size:15' 48 Flat-Bottom Jon Boat. more. MMT Elite Member. Posts: 6441. You'll be running about 13 with the heavy load you are talking about. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. Re: Boat Dr new 12. I'm new to the mud motors and really duck boats in general. I've had it about a year and haven't duck hunted with it yet but have been fishing. Fix: polish that cam lobe with 600 wet paper. MMT Addict. Couple things with the motor concern me. You can test with a meter to verify. 1 in the wind protected shallower water. Has 200 hrs on it now with out issues other than crank case gasket, and stud. MudmotorTalk. Get a pushrod and see what happens. Instead of considering the mini, look into the LA Special. Wondering if someone with a Copperhead 18hp or 23hp could measure how high they sit while mounted on a transom (to the top of the airbox). 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. 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 @. Low voltage may also be the problem by not holding clutch plates. Joined: Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:41 pm Posts: 485 Re: Baptiste Colette. A shop wouldnt know if it is a warranty fix until after inspection. c. 06-06-2013, 07:33 PM #16. Bought the kit a few days ago. I have a 1648 Tracker Grizzly ran it for three years with a 25 long tail got 22mph out of it . 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. Location: carrollton MS. I did year before last, you got to be in the right spot for sure on Rayburn. MMT Member. Re: lost Key. Direct drive 6ft shaft. Re: Not getting spark. 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. Bug. I built a mud motor similar to a PPF only I added the Backwater Surface Tracer plate. Re: 35 Hp vanguard upgrade help. $9,000. Sparkleberry "duck run" to benefit Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge!!!Annual fundraiser for Flyway Foundation and Santee National Refuge10,205 The duck run. Re: 22hp predatpr mods and top speeds. Then finish with a hole saw the size of your pipe. When loaded down they won't plane properly, and they can't handle the mud or properly handle the weight of these motors. Posts: 4820. Haven't heard of Wetlander. My guess. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. oh yea, not to jack up your thread , but your loss is my gain. Bearing failure in the outdrive is usually due to failed seals on the outdrive allowing water in that causes corrosion on the. I'm exploring several options for my next boat. I found a guy selling a 2013 Mud Buddy 5500 Black Death with around 90 hours on it for about $5500. 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. Location: Muscatine, Iowa. 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. tail winds, tail currents, shallow water, light load. yall really need to be using relays to run a fuel pump. GatorGlide and GatorBase sticks better than anything I've found in 35 years of painting. The front storage is limited but it did fit 4 life jackets, throwable, and fire extinguisher. Posts: 1103. Posts: 10388. 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. From the box it was only getting 3100-3200 RPM in water. 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. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. Turn the idle screw in a few turns. 3-2. . has a seperate red wire lead attached on the side of key switch. Posts: 16. I've read the forums and it seems the 18x56 turns better and has a bit higher sides, but drafts about a quarter inch more water. It is a Briggs Vanguard on a Copperhead frame and will run like any other Briggs Vanguard (pretty much every GT, Prodrive, and Mudbuddy except the 25's and 27's is a Vanguard). It came from the factory with 492932, but I purchased the 842921. 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. Now it has 208 hrs. Its good to check it regularly 25 to 50 hours. Only since 1986 have estimates exceeded 30,000 ducks. Duck Down Express [color=#FFBF00]Team Pro-Drive: Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:56 pm: fowled out. In 1989 Shannon "Mac"" McKinney came to my platoon in Cco 3/75 Ranger. (this stuff is super glossy when applied, so I'm not really worried about it being that glossy anyways). 3/16 bottom and sides. I believe that it is but I want y'all's opinion. Two times while we were out frogging, his motor blew the 25 amp fuse. They are not insuring the Briggs engine, they are ensuring the Gator Tail motor assembly. Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:41 pm. Reply Quote. Subscribe. 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. 10,205 Duck Run in Sparkleberry Swamp Some folks are posting up on facebook about a boat ride coming up in early June. Add 850 lbs max speed 22. Mud skipper surface drive. A few months late on the review: 19'7x46 Uncle J skiff. Share. a 20'x44'' skiff runs well with a 27kholer. I have recently noticed a drag when I hit lillies, it was sudden as if someone was hitting the brakes. MMT Pro Member. Second went maybe at 55 hours got that from PD also. Just me, just sayin. By the mid-eighties, the peak number of ducks overwintering in the Santee National Wildlife Refuge, which borders Sparkleberry Swamp, had dropped to just over 20,000. Location: Rowlett, TX. I don't believe they are in operation anymore unfortunately. Re: Mud buddy drive question. Location: New Iberia, La. MM Brand: Dixie Mud Motors Horsepower: 18hp Boat Brand: Tracker Grizzly Boat Size: 1448 MV 20"transom Boat Layout: Open floor, one bench in back,& big deckMudmotorTalk. 5 mph. Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:19 am. 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. Exhaust, EVT or BPS are your options on the kohler. Bogs down when I put in water. MMT Addict. Ah shit, all my godevil motors had a little water in the grease even inside the shaft tube. Posts: 68. At 30 degrees,. Joined: Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:16 pm Posts: 612 Location: Orange, Texas Re: Pro drive boat or Go devil? Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:17 pm: Rick. Here is the review for my new WC Custom rig. 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. At 3500 rpms your not going to see 27 mph. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 183 guests. Iron Mountain heads will need a valve job @50hrs anyway, also there are better builders here. Most homebuilds have a better finish than scavengers. just beef up the skeg and get or make a set of wing style rock guards. on my 5-18hp it would bog down so much i dident even want to go through anything with it. I can run 30. i want to upgrade to the godevil duck skiff. Been around several that are 3-4 years old and still going. im scared to break off all the rivets and break my hull to hell. im in central florida. MMT 1000 Club. Sparkleberry duck run. Never seen so many fools in one place at one time in my life. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. 2007 36hp. MMT 1000 Club. Not much mud but sandy bottoms and some timber. Comments:This is actually an updated review from a year or so ago. Location: North Texas. 5hp longtail for just another $100 or so, but if I can push a canoe with the 2. Am not sure how to connect. Mine was really easy. Re: bent pushrod 4400 HDR MudBuddy. Sun May 25, 2014 9:46 pm. 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.