new dude to the forum and dont know crap about mud boats or motors. i have read over alot of topics and replys. i do know that the boat i have is not a good one for a mud motor. o.k. its a southfork 16x48. its all i got to work with for know. I live just the other side of mobile bay, and plan on running the boat from the causeway to the alabama river, there is alot of mud stumps sand and grass. i want to hunt fish frog gig, and flounder gig out of it. i know yall get pounded with WHAT SIZE MOTOR, WHICH BRAND MOTOR OR THIS VR'S THAT. this is what i have and would like to know what advise yall can give me? like i said i dont know sh/.t about mudmotors, just bassboats motor size?? which would be best for a beginner???

How much is your normal weight(or load), but i'd just go with a 35hp motor. then after that its up to you.
IF you want options, research which brand suits your needs, and if it fits in your budgett.

weight maybe me and two others at the most and then just hunting stuff or fishing stuff, how does your gtr23 run on you p.o.s

I knew some guys that ran 35 GDSD and PD's on a 16x48 southfork. I'd go with the 35 you will not regret it.

ya like dogwallker, def go with the 35 unless its outta your budgett, or your running in nation wildlife refuges.

its runs about 22 with me (140) and my fishing gear, 50lb tackle box and 4 poles. 2 ppl about 20 .
3 ppl midupper teens.

what kinda hull is yours a mod v, semi flat, or flat?

I have read that alot on here, get the bigger motor

Just like what was said already I went with the 35 on my 1644 Southfork. I plan to get another (bigger) boat in the future so I bought a motor for that.

ya i would have gotten the 35, but i hunt nwr. he's a tip to start looking

goDevil - always forward
mudbuddy - forward
gtr- instant reverse
prodrive - full power reverse

Keep them coming i will take all the advise i can

i have a 35 gt on a 1648 weldbilt which is pretty much the same as your boat and it does all i want and more

Wife just called an asked me what i waa doing?? She didnt flip out when i told her hell this might be easier than i thought

Well i am goin to get a gtr 35 2011 model thanx for the replys to my first post