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EastTxMedic
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Joined: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:58 pm Posts: 138 Location: Van, TX
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New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
MM Brand: Mud Buddy Horsepower: 40 Kohler Boat Brand: Gator Trax Boat Size: 17 x 50 Boat Layout:
Speeds | Shallow Water: Speeds | Deep Water: 20.1 GPS Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: me (225), 8 year old, 3 year old, wife, cooler, bowfish deck on Conditions Tested In: Choppy
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Really expected a little more speed, but haven't had a chance to go test without all the people and extra stuff. The motor sounds like it's not wound all the way up, but it's clocking 3440 RPM. It's taking me a little getting used to, but I've already been to several coves that I couldn't get my other boat close to. I liked the rear seat when I got it, but after driving a bit I wish it wasn't there. It's kind of in the way when standing and driving.
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take'emgator
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Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:38 pm Posts: 10201 Location: SETX
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
Is 20.1 a typo, cause if not that motor should be turning out bigger numbers.
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:04 am |
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b_coonass
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:08 pm Posts: 1229 Location: morgan city, louisiana
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:05 am |
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EastTxMedic
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Joined: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:58 pm Posts: 138 Location: Van, TX
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
Nope. That's all she's got. It only topped 20 once, usually was 19.5. I have a Kohler 27 on my Dixie Chopper mower and it runs out about 3700 rpm and sounds WAY smoother. Of course, this MM has dual BPS exhaust, but it just don't sound right. It doesn't plane out at all.
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:14 am |
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take'emgator
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Joined: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:38 pm Posts: 10201 Location: SETX
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:16 am |
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b_coonass
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:08 pm Posts: 1229 Location: morgan city, louisiana
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
You might want to check up on that motor because that isnt right at all! You should be running atleast around 3700 RPM's and atleast 26mph!
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:19 am |
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UNCLE-J
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Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:26 am Posts: 10388 Location: S-Ville, LA
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
20.1 mph is not that bad of a speed.. Depending on how big Wife is....
Weight is a big factor with Mud Motors.
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:34 am |
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b_coonass
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Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:08 pm Posts: 1229 Location: morgan city, louisiana
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:51 am |
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latravcha
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:26 am Posts: 1173
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
Yea I noticed that He said he weighs 225 but does not tell us what his wife weighs Hey man dont be ashamed my wife is pushing 300 and I still get upper 20's out of the prodrive.
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:30 am |
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rebbeer
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Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:39 pm Posts: 417 Location: Lafayette, LA
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:34 am |
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EastTxMedic
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Joined: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:58 pm Posts: 138 Location: Van, TX
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
Wifey is about 120.
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Josh
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Joined: Fri May 14, 2010 7:35 am Posts: 1110 Location: Longview TX
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:18 am |
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EastTxMedic
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Joined: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:58 pm Posts: 138 Location: Van, TX
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
It just doesn't sound to me like the motor is winding up like it should, but I'm new to this type of motor with dual exhaust. I was wondering how heavy the bow platform is, maybe that weight is keeping the front down into the water and not letting it plane up. The gas tank, two big Optima batteries, and the charging system are up front under the extended deck, and the trolling motor on the platform. What should my rpm be out of water?
Is there another area on here where this topic would be better posted?
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WestEndAngler
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Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:11 am Posts: 9143 Location: Houston | Surfside
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
What are your max out of water RPM's?? Could be governor set to low?
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:24 am |
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EastTxMedic
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Joined: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:58 pm Posts: 138 Location: Van, TX
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:28 am |
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EastTxMedic
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Joined: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:58 pm Posts: 138 Location: Van, TX
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:29 am |
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BROOKS
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Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:46 pm Posts: 4596 Location: East TEXAN Proud
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
Where did you git yore rig at ???
BTW ~ Nice rig that should be performin' alot mo better .... and it will .... just gots to do some tinkerin' with it ...... dang shame ..... should have come to you sittin' on go-man-go !!!!
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meterman3
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Joined: Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:25 pm Posts: 1407
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
stock the 40 kohler is 3700 out of water i am going to turn up after 10 hrs
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:01 pm |
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kydrake
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Joined: Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:55 am Posts: 74
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
Man sounds like a nice rig. Maybe the motor has some problems. I spoke with Clint yesterday at Mud Buddy and he said they have been having problems with this motor and are probaly gonna quit making it due to this fact. I am looking at getting rid of my longtail and getting a sd and he told me to stay clear of that motor. They are really pushing the new 45 horse Black Death and said it was a awesome motor. Hope you get things worked out with yours.
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Ducaholic
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Joined: Wed Feb 10, 2010 3:28 pm Posts: 1014 Location: Avoyelles Parish
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
Go to mudbuddy forums..lots of guys there in the know that will help you solve your problem...
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Duck Natzi
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Joined: Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:14 pm Posts: 213 Location: Cervix Deep Ar.
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Re: New GT 17x50 with 40 hp MudBuddy
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