I may have applied everything to thick. 23hp Go-Devil Longtail. Heads, cam and carb will get you to 30 mph and 4200 rpms for about +-$2500. 5, 14 and 25HP. MMT 1000 Club. Skybusters: Magic Does Not Apply to Shotgun Physics. Joined: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:50 pm Posts: 21 Looking for ideas for a homemade grab bar. Mike Kliebert Custom. Vancouver Sun Archives 1912 - 2021. Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. Joined: Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:10 pm Posts: 146 Location: Becthelsville, Pa Re: Copperhead 23hp vs. I used to run a BDMR 1st with the predator 13hp, then with a 22hp predator. has a seperate red wire lead attached on the side of key switch. When I graduated Ranger School I took the team leader. . River Run Surface drive motors. 's recommend a 9x7 prop for the 27 HP Kohler LT. Joined: Sat Feb 25, 2012 2:29 am. . 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. pull on the 2 wires going into the clutch. 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. . Subscribe. Which like stated above use to be borderline "fast". At 30 degrees,. Personal preference. 5 mph empty, rough water, ~ 3-6 feet. The excel has a mb hd 35 and the prodigy has a 4400 bd hdr. Took the carb off and emptied the bowl. Joined: Thu May 12, 2016 4:33 pm. 1 in the wind protected shallower water. Details 1. no need for a . Go-Devil Props. #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. Nor is it a fund raiser for anything, but I have leftover Flyway hats I'll let folks have for $25 and a sticker if you want one. After a new install of parts, put dial on shaft and measure run out. I'm running one. Turn the idle screw in a few turns. We ended up with 3 drake pintails (one banded) 3 teal and a merganser. Page 1 of 1. Re: Boat Dr new 12. _________________. Replacement keys come in a pair. So,i made a tank that went all the way across the boat form the bottom of the boat to the bottom of the saddle on the motor. the super guards are to big and wont allow you to bite down in the shallows. The "pro drive maintenance" post also states you only need to put in 2 quarts of engine oil and the B&S engine manual states to put in 2. especially when you say they aren't as crowded as other nearby areas. Re: Wanted: Duck Lease 2014-2015 (Delacroix/Reggio/Caernarvo I hunt in a club that has leases down there all the way from lake lery down to past 4 horse lake, and on N Reggio down to petain. So roughly 400 pounds in the boat plus two. My hull is 2013 and has a few blemishes on the bottom. Freeze it until needed. Mud Buddy 37efi HDR Tall transom. Wash ya boat GOOD !!!! Go to car wash and use engine cleaner (degreaser) Spray your boat with ALumabright. 1846 40 gatortail xd. Posts: 18. I have cam and heads but this should be a good starting point. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just a cruise. 40 Horse Prodrive. Go Devil Boat. 15x36 Go Devil Duck Skiff with a Go Devil Longtail. So you got more clearance then you do with a GTR. Had carb issues, eventually changed the carb and fixed the problem--ran 18. Re: go devil died today. i just read where on a demo. 30$ with tax . Re: 35 Hp vanguard upgrade help. 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. Posts: 1872. Posts: 2363. Joined: Fri Feb 01,. 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. For the kill switch typically any two across from each other are the ones you want to connect. Heavy ass still run 30. Posts: 37. Location: Luling, LA (St. I take a bird, open the breast and remove the breast meat. Re: Powertech 3 Blade. moved to a 1544/ 25 HP GD, and now a 1648/27 HP MB. If i can ever track down a damn 18 ft go devil duck skiff ill be ordering one for sure. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. Forum. you broke the pins that are pressed in to your clutch. HDR 5000. And I saw impressive gains. 16x48'' boats are for people who have never run 20' boats. Part number is 34-1686. Inherited a old go-devil with a vanguard engine . Re: 1436 jon boat w/ 9hp godevil long tail? I had a 14x36 with a 9hp honda gd,without the clutch an it was kinda heavy on the back. My compression is higher than most, and mine spins over easily. _________________. Motor is a model 303447 T1368 E1 code 03061611. Speeds | Deep Water:almost the same as shallow, 1mph slower at times. Empty with just 5 gallons of gas (30 pounds), 5 2x2x8 boards (20 pounds), 1. It shouldn't be "cold nature" once running. I want to install a killswitch. Stage 1 ?? = heads, carb, and exhaust. oh yea, not to jack up your thread , but your loss is my gain. Location: D'town, LA. Location: S-Ville, LA. 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. The motor stock is 36 hp now with the stage 3 motor upgrade with a 42MM makuni Flat slide carb, new cam with longer duration taller lift , longer billet rods, shaved pistons shaved cylinder heads also heads are ported and polished to match high volume intake and exhaust, larger intake and exhaust valves. That's how a hunt deck boat is built anyways. 006 Spark Plug gap . IMG_2511. 18' Weldcraft - 90HP. Get a long drill bit and drill a pilot hole all the way through from top to bottom where you want it. Kawasaki FX921V & FX1000V Valve lash when cold 0. Motor runs good idles good when prop is out the water. Re: Prodrive won't get up to speed. 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. 58 after tax. Boat Brand:Alumacraft (New) Boat Size:15' 48 Flat-Bottom Jon Boat. There's a wire on each side of the cylindrical mercury switch. The GT serial number is what their agent is looking for. Has anybody had similar problems any advice would be appreciated. Sun Sep 22, 2013 12:28 am. Add $500 for BPS crossover muffler. The go devil website says the 18hp should run the 9x4. Have you greased the lower unit lately? I ask because you could have over greased it and there is grease on the clutch. "There's nothing a duck hunter hates more than another duck hunter. MMT Member. 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. Clutch let go at 48 hours, so I thought it was that again when my rpms went sky high. _________________. the wobble could be your bearing going out but i am gonna go with something electrical. 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 . Anybody running this Courville prop on a Pro Drive. The Sparkle Berry Duck Run he is talking about doesn't occur during duck season. Getting ready for this season and have been tossing around the idea of a spare wheel. 3 coats, waiting till its completely dry between coats. It came with a Q pipe and a 40" prop shaft. 16. We got lucky one morning. Of course it was such a long time after purchase I ate that price. The new style you grease until the piston in the lubricator goes 3/4 of the way up to allow for expansion. Having trouble figuring out where my oil leak is coming from on Mud Buddy 35hp HD Sport. Heavy ass still run 30. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. Board index » MMT Main Forums » The Duck Blind. 5hp longtail for just another $100 or so, but if I can push a canoe with the 2. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run All credit goes to Mike Anderson for creating this video. Location: somewhere fishing. What is the difference between the 842921 and the 492932? First oil change on my 37efi. Uncle J Crawfish Skiff. Joined: Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:19 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 Member. Whatever kind of metal they use is hard as rock. we are starting to put the motor that got stolen back together, and i want to make sure we have all the fuses, switches, and relays we need. The interior is 17 feet. Stable as hell. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. You need to try before you buy! _____ Bayou Surface Drive 337-351-0362 Tarkington, TX 77327. I can run 30. MMT Pro Member. They look pretty well engineered and built. This is not a race, it is not a poker run, it is just. When loaded down they won't plane properly, and they can't handle the mud or properly handle the weight of these motors. If you have good spark and the motor starts, its the harness grounding out the coils. We also have room for more participants! No better way to. All times are UTC [ DST] Who is online: Users browsing this forum: Majestic-12 [Bot] and 64 guests. at least that's been my experience the last 2 years I've been there. MMT 1000 Club. I would get any decent 5-30 and not think twice about it. Has anyone done this on a 23 and if so how did it do,I have a very short run for a 9 inch prop in the refuge like 5 minute ride,and the long run is out of the refuge and I will take one minute of my time to put 11 inch back on,any. GatorTail Prop Selection. _____ 1744 floating a 23 MBHD Stage 2 : Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:50 pm: Nateeendavie. Joined: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:49 pm Posts: 8536 Location: Bridge City, TX Re: Do Mudbuddy props fit Gator-Tail1851 Prodigy HDR 5000 EFI. Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2012 2:47 am Posts: 17 Re: Go devil gone bad. check to make sure you got good or a well charged battery with good clean connections. Re: Damn you 25 efi! The 25 will run on an 18x40, Gator tail sells 18x40's with either the 25hp or 35hp option. . 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. I always used a long narrow socket wrench wedged it through the middle of the u joint coming out of the back of the motor. Joined: Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:09 am Posts: 105. Have NO complaints shows no wear after 25hrs with some mud use. 2014 PRODIGY 1754 (#19). A little lengthy but I think I covered it all. 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: Mud buddy drive question. . It's an all around better frame than the mini, unless you are more concerned with the weight of the motor than the performance. Mikuni carb to much fuel. Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:01 pm: Hogjaw. Dogs Fighting. 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. Copperhead 18 HP. JPG IMG_2521. There are two holes drilled into the mounting bracket so once you get the motor. I didn't know what to expect since I haven't seen any pictures of the install. Never seen so many fools in one place at one time in my life. 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. Re: Go devil LT help!! The plunger on the fuel solenoid likes to get clogged up on those things. MMT 1000 Club. 0-32. 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. Re: Big Blade vs Hammer on Mud Buddy 5000. Duck Collector. I did year before last, you got to be in the right spot for sure on Rayburn. stock 3 blade. Their all B&S motors their just as durable as the next. 2012 Sparkleberry Swamp Duck Run Hotties. Seriously considering buying the new 5000EFI for my 1851 Prodigy. Thu Jan 01, 2015 9:17 pm: fish_hook128. 5 pilot e clip 1 position up from middle. ''It's just 90 foot you're gonna die if you fall 20 foot so whats another 70 foot'' Jason Humble climbing school 12' Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:54 amPredator 670cc Carb swap to Honda. everything we run here is just thick hydrilla and lillys. I would 1. (pink and white styrofoam insulation from Home Depot) Speeds | Shallow Water:1 person no gear 25. I run that to bowfish, bass fish, and hunt. _________________. 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. The reverse was an absolute joke it was more of a brake if you wanted to stop. A few of us, not many, plan to take ourselves on a Sparkleberry tour this Saturday morning. Duck Run. A few months late on the review: 19'7x46 Uncle J skiff. I still run a direct drive and if i'm putting and want to slow down I just trim up a bit. I have GG. Here's where I f'd up. Location: Clear Lake, Tx. After cutting my skeg, I gained 1 to 2 mph on 2 blade and 2 mph on 3 blade. Usually right at 2000# with me and few other items. Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:54 pm. MMT 1000 Club. 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. Excel 1851F4 w/ MB35HD+R CDI with a little bit of this and little bit of that. Location: Sumter, SC. Each time the motor bogged down and shut off about 80% of the way to the blind with about a 500 pound load (2 guys and gear). It's a fine looking boat and you sure run it in a lot of different areas. Have a KS 1 switch. got 2 years on it, and they only thing I have noticed is that the shine has worn off. But any paint job is only as good as the surface you're painting. Please Help! Leak test to make sure the valves are sealing, and also make sure your coil is Firing. 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. 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. Sounds like you may be pulling the powerhead to inspect it. Re: 7000 Mud Buddy. 4 quarts. Stuff looked nice, they had it cut out in patterns and fitted to a swim deck. #GhostBoat. Location: Muscatine, Iowa. Mud-Skipper with Predator 420 prop question. Find a buddy who has a GTR and go run it in all your places. 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. 27 seems pretty high for a stock motor on a ribbed bottom boat. 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. Which is getting old. 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. Duck Hunting Chat State Forums. Posts: 4781. Outboard motors running wide open in the swamp. Stable as hell. I believe they stoped making the threaded shaft for those motors. You can test with a meter to verify. The ca57 for the gatortail and the hammer prop are also hard hard wheels. 125 boat in all honesty. Low spring pressure, pushrod jumped out of place and pegged the retainer down on the seal. It would be nice to inspect and lube the valves / valve guides. Location: Meraux, LA. Then check the battery voltage, should be around 12-12. 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. It's a key start. 3/16 bottom and sides. Mine was really easy. 2. 2016 Sparkleberry Swamp. Changed the fuse, motor cranked right up. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am. 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. Re: 36 Prodrive clutch issue. Posts: 606. Posts: 4820. I need side pic's, top, and back of a 23GTR. GatorTail Prop Selection. Anyway, we plan to be on. Posts: 1103. Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:16 am Posts: 250 Location: Sumter, SC Re: 1638 godevil. Location: North Texas. Predator 670 motor help needed. Re: 13 hp beaver dam longtail. Re: Bottom Coating for aluminum boat. One wire will come from the tethered kill switch and the other will be a short section of wire about 4-5". There are some things/considerations on some brands, (for example a BPS crossover exhaust doesn't work well with the GT plastic clutch cover) but carb kits. 6mph with the old carb, just me, no load---now runs 14. 5" to 10" in diameter. ProDrive EFI and LA Sportsman Show. When they jump you can usually see a mark from where pushrod tried to run. Location: Wolf Bay,Alabama. MMT Addict. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT. Re: Copperhead 23 reviews. I am assuming NON cdi, You can have a diode issue in the harness. Copperhead height above transom. Lund Alaskan Beavertail Blind Install*Update*. Throttle cables are going to freeze in general. Re: 5hp go devil longtail. The 25 Kohler mini 195lbs. Re: 22hp predatpr mods and top speeds. Would love to hear your thoughts. What a wonderful day! Go to our website to sign up to mentor, support, or even open a chapter in your community. Re: Kem 400. And copperhead's customer service is top notch. Looks like a high school shop project that a blind kid completed. This is my first banded bird and what better bird could it be on other than a bull double sprig pintail drake. Drive will be 1. The motor comes with a mounting bracket with 2 bolts that tighten it to the transom. 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. MMT 1000 Club. Re: 22 HP Predator Longtail to Surface Drive. Fri Mar 18, 2016 7:21 pm: Swamper01. Re: 16 foot Uncle J boats. Who is online. Mikuni carb to much fuel. Doubtful that the separator itself is the problem. The hardest wheels are prodrive and go devil wheels. Posts: 5603. It is all down the one side of my belt housing , little bit on top of belt housing and looks of some sprayed on. The extra 6” of width doesn’t feel like much till two people are on the front deck. 2014 Prodigy 1754 17' overall length. Carb and exhaust, will do good also. On the longtail - only grease the U-joints a tad every 20 or 30 hours - but. i6/50 GT W 4400 Hdr i have always ran a Hammer,like it cause its beefier and last longer than a BB. Then finish with a hole saw the size of your pipe. Ah shit, all my godevil motors had a little water in the grease even inside the shaft tube. From what I understand if you run from 1600-1900 rpms a lot the clutch will over heat and won't last. Re: Go-Devil Boat Paint. you will definitely like what it does for your motor. it will be used for goose/duck hunting to get to some honey holes easier. Use it. Location: South Louisiana. Before the internet, the majority of the village idiots stayed in their villages. The mini kit will run me about $450 all set up, versus $2,500 or more to replace what we had. Location: Beaumont, Texas. Looking at getting a 9hp and wondered if one was better than the other. Duck lease in the marsh vermillion/Miami Corp or any marsh. Re: Prodrive Clutch. Posts: 721. What I wanna know is if the prodigy that I have is any tougher than his 1651 exel. I used my airless and got it to spray it but seems like its spraying too much paint. Which like stated above use to be borderline "fast". . 35hd mud buudy issues. _____Joined: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:10 am. MMT Elite Member. The Gears take gear oil in the gear housing /knuckle and the prop shaft and engine drive shaft are greased lubricated. Re: killswitch problems. Pass a loutre. Only weighs 165lbs. ran a solid 34mph deep water at 4480rpm this weekend and ran 29. Startline Timing Ltd. *the BPS mods are made for a MB but will mostly work on the other models with some tweaks. 008 - . With that said I cannot comment on how well a Vanguard likes 5 degrees F because it just does not get that cold here. Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:11 pm Posts: 556 Location: Metairie, LA Re: Black Cloud ammo problems. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket. pull on the 2 wires going into the clutch. Both should have much better flow, the bps is a lil. 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. 180# driver +200# of gear = 22 to 25 mph. 1751 . 5 mph. MMT Sponsor. I have a 1600 alaskan and had to buy the 1800 series beavertail. I have seen bad connections where the wire meets the connectors. Location: Conroe tx. Specs are. British Columbia Marriages 1800-1946at MyHeritage. Bought a MSR Hp AOF pro clutch lever at local motorcycle shop in town. 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. Hey ichabod. I'm exploring several options for my next boat. Re: Greasing go-devils. 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. let it sit for 30 minutes are so. Just make sure you are on the same page with the builder on that. duckduckboom. It appears that more and more Prodrive owners are making the swap to this engine and are hitting me up for information. You'll know when it pops loose. MMT Addict. Posts: 10388. 22 is hauling ass with all but a 35 longtail. it will run around 25 or so empty and will step with 4 men. Posts: 156. Kit: Mud-Skipper 5-7 HP longtail motor drive system. I pulled my barge off of some high and dry marsh after running up into the brush to make a blind location. I have the gtr on it. 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. Posts: 605. You should have reviewed a tension gauge when you bought the motor. What is the difference between the 842921 and the 492932? First oil change on my 37efi. Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes. A shop wouldnt know if it is a warranty fix until after inspection. Posts: 4820. I run a 35 briggs and had the same thing done, and the load carrying is night and day from stock. -Light Load: Me (185 lbs), 6 gallons of gas, and a prop that's worn a bit - 32. More of any 3 makes a 2 or 3 blade "harder to turn".