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| Author: | tmgodevil [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | need to go faster |
i have a 20 hp gdlt and i was wondering what is the biggest/most hp engine you can place on my gdlt frame? |
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| Author: | alexm [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
35 hp |
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| Author: | da go get'er [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
Well, yes you can put a 35 on there but you are gonna have to modify the frame for the new motor. The bolt patterns will be different which is not that big of a problem, drill you some holes that'll work for the mount. The problem I see with putting that big of an engine on that frame is the shaft size. the 20hp honda has a 3/4" drive shaft and the 35hp has a 7/8". You can still bolt it up but I'd carry an extra drive shaft and a tool chest to change it in the field cause your gonna snap em. also you will need to reprop your motor. |
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| Author: | tmgodevil [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
Good deal yall thanks... Do yall know off the top of your head what's the highest I can go without having to worry about the shaft breaking |
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| Author: | alexm [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
Nope but if your worried about the shaft breaking u can always put a 27 on. Or a 23 |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
If you can buy a surface drive you would probly be better off in the long run. |
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| Author: | tmgodevil [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
aint that the truth i wish i could afford one...any know what the going price for a 2001 gdlt is? |
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| Author: | WAD SHOOTER [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
Hey what kinda speed you gettin outa that 1542 war eagle with the 20 on it? I got the same boat with a kohler 25 gdlt and ive topped out at 21.3 in open water. |
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| Author: | take'emgator [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
Your gonna need some more money to go faster |
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| Author: | tmgodevil [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
as of right now like 12 of 13, i have to get a new prop or something bc its almost embarrassing how slow im going...i just bought a tiny tach so hopefully after hooking that up ill see what the problem is for going so slow |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
Load distribution plays a big part in speed with a longtail, I can move a tool box to the front or slide the crankin battery a little over and gain a mph or two. I have a 13 and without much load i can bump 15-16. |
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| Author: | tmgodevil [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
talking about load distribution...ive been thinking of moving my gas tank to the front of my help my boat plane out easier...opinions? |
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| Author: | Woodiebuster [ Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
yes, right at the start of the rake.. It will help some. |
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| Author: | tmgodevil [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
ok i really appreciate it man thank you |
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| Author: | backwaterballer [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
When I put exhaust on my 23 go devil I gained a mph. |
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| Author: | CAJUN OUTLAW [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
tm, a buddy o mine is tryin to get rid of a 35 long tail.prolly got less than 50 hrs on it.he askin 3500,i believe.in your neck of woods too,georgia. |
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| Author: | tmgodevil [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: need to go faster |
thank yall for all of your help i have taken and used all of your advise and it has helped a lot after putting the new prop on i am being able to go 5 to 7 miles an hour faster which a tremendous difference than what i was going...i have shifted around benches to closer to the front of my boat and ended up being able to make a platform on the front of my boat and now my boat planes out much easier...too bad i have done all this work and have to really test it next duck season...guess ill have to find some good places to fish...i will post pics as soon as i can find a camera haha |
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