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Post 1548 weldbilt crawdad
About to buy a 1548
I'm trying to decide what size motor I want to get.
Leaning towards a mud motor. Open to a LT or SD

wanted to see if anyone runs a Crawdad, if so what hp/ brand and what performance your getting.
I hunt 2-3 guns light gear and a fat dog

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Post Re: 1548 weldbilt crawdad
That boat is gonna be tight with that load. Keep in mind that those crawdad boats are .080" aluminum unless you special order it with .100".

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Post Re: 1548 weldbilt crawdad
i think coupe1975 has one


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I just recently purchased CD 1648 and have MB 23hp sd and am very pleased! Motor is 165pd


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Post Re: 1548 weldbilt crawdad
Coupe has one. , I've run it , it's stout if you go thicker hull. , depends on your needs and areas hunting in ( stumps ). . As far as a longtail , check out backwater . Also remember ribbed bottom vs smooth , we've put gatorglide on coupes and it slides of stumps and logs easier , but with a ribbed bottom if you catch something and ride up on you can't slide off sideways as easy. .

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I have a 16/48 with a25GTR
Tough, light and cheap on the pocket
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i ended up getting a 18 hp copperhead. been very pleased so far. i like the fact the motor is only 140lbs

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