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17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
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Author:  Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:34 am ]
Post subject:  17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
So, I just bought a 1750 Gator trax with a 35hp Mudbuddy HD. Im new to mud motors and mudboats in general so im looking for some help from the professionals! Ive been in the boat twice now and im trying to get the motor tuned up. I took it out yesterday with me (190lbs) and another guy (175 lbs) and my dog plus an ice chest. It topped out at about 23.5mph. Don't know RPM's yet as I don't have a tach. Its on order though! ANY advice is greatly appreciated. :D

1750 Gator Trax Sport Hybrid w/ Hunt Deck
35HP Vanguard (Stock)
Mud Buddy HD
Author:  brycecheramie [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Sounds like your speeds are right on track.
That is a heavy boat, and more like 18.5' long.
You also had 400+ lbs of shit in the boat.
Get a tach, but you're spot on.
Author:  Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Well that's good to know! I don't need it to be a rocket, but just want to make sure I'm getting all its got.


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Author:  brycecheramie [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 7:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Is the motor new or used?

Could probably get a little more out of it, cause you probably have leaking valves.
Author:  Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:20 pm ]
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Motor and MB are brand new.


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Author:  brycecheramie [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:51 pm ]
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Author:  Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:58 am ]
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Well I put the tach on. Haven't put it back in the water yet, but here are some numbers...

Idle is at 1080
High rev 4100 average.

Does that sound right?


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Author:  Ricerunner [ Wed Oct 12, 2016 6:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Put it in the water and see where its running the best. RPM wise. Motor not under load won't tell what you wanna know
Author:  Ricerunner [ Wed Oct 12, 2016 6:44 am ]
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Also You will learn things as you go about where to trim and how to adjust your load in boat for best performance.
Author:  Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Put it in the water yesterday and got around the same results.

1000 at idle
4000 WOT
Running 23.5mph with me and another person plus a cooler

Moved everything to the back of the boat and got 24.5mph.
Author:  Ricerunner [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Sounds like my boat was...remember gator trax boats are not known fast plan on building the motor
Author:  Rosstree27 [ Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Yean i hear ya! Next, im gonna test it with my regular hunting load ( gear, dog, ice chest, 3 guys...etc) and see what I get out of it. I want to hold out on the mods until the warranty period is over.

I THINK i will be able to stand it if I can still stay in the low 20's with a full hunting load.
Author:  Rosstree27 [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Rice, Would a 3-blade prop make any difference?
Author:  ibfishinb [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 10:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
I think ScaryGary has a Gatortrax that runs 38 unloaded and 35 with a load. He did lots of motor and prop work.

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Author:  brycecheramie [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
You should also be getting more rpm's out of water.
That is probably holding you back a little.
Author:  Rosstree27 [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 5:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
I adjusted a little yesterday at the house and got 4200 before it over revved. idles was still at around 11-1200.

Can someone explain to me how/where to adjust the governor? Want to make sure I'm doing it right!
Author:  Ricerunner [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:02 am ]
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Author:  Ricerunner [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:02 am ]
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Author:  Rosstree27 [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:38 am ]
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Bass Pro Shops. It was actually a really good deal! Boat is brand new but been sitting at their store for a couple years.
Author:  Ricerunner [ Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
So you need to find a Mud buddy guy local to get you motor set up and tuned correctly. If you were close to SC I could get you to the right guy. I think your in AL so you may have to go to MS of FL
Author:  Rosstree27 [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 7:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Update: Alabama opener was this weekend. Ran the boat with 4 guys, a dog, hunt gear, pop-up blind, and a full 45qt. ice chest. Took me a while to find the right trim setting and get the boat on plane, but I got 19 steady and bumped 20 periodically. I'm pretty happy with that.

I did notice that the motor, after this weekend, was running much more quiet. It has 8 hours on it now. Do these things quiet down as they settle in?
Author:  Andy [ Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
I have a 1750 with hunt deck and tall sides. When I first got it, it had a smaller prop on it. It'd do like 18 WOT. Followed it up with a BPS BB. That bumped it to 25-26. Now built as a 5500 I run 30 under full hunting load with someone else in the boat. Out of season no blind and no hunting load I run 33-34.
Author:  Rosstree27 [ Wed Nov 30, 2016 11:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 17x50 Gator Trax w/ Mudbuddy 35
Andy, Did that Gator glide help with speed any? Thinking about putting some on mine.
Author:  mizzippi jb [ Wed Nov 30, 2016 4:51 pm ]
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Gator glide won't help a lick with getting more mph
Author:  Andy [ Wed Nov 30, 2016 8:23 pm ]
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Author:  Frog [ Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:11 pm ]
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Author:  Andy [ Sat Dec 03, 2016 6:00 pm ]
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