I know Jason with Uncle J isnt a big mudbuddy advocate, but its what I had...

Anyway, I called Jason a week before Christmas and told him I needed a boat ASAP. After some talks we hammered out exactly what I needed in a boat. I got a 17ft boat with pointed bow and went with a 54in. bottom. The bottom is 3/16", 24in sides that are .125....yes, its a tank! I got full floors, gun box, driver pod moved up to accomodate Mudbuddy's handle, and a big arse front deck with trolling motor mount. This boat is roomy, to say the least! Also, the guy he got to paint the boat did a heck of a job, I sent him a pic of my old boat and he painted this one just like it.

I just sold a .100 gauge Excel 1751 swf4 (thats a whole 'nother story), and this beast will run circles around it, AND it can handle what stumps I manage to find. I took her out this past weekend chasing some mallards in Arkansas and here are the results:

35hp Mudbuddy with single Mikuni and Q muffler, about 1/4in wear off prop

All these speeds were deep water in a slight chop measured with a Garmin 76csx:

2 guys and a kid (approx 500lb), 6 gallons of gas, and minor gear...30.4mph max, constantly running 29.8

Same load as above plus 6doz, dekes, 90lb lab, cooler of food, stove, blind bags and guns...28.1 max, 27.5 constant


I look to get it in some shallow water this weekend with some different loads and I'll post those when I can. This boat looks big and slow, but it is far from it, I couldnt be happier! Thanks again Uncle J!

So.. How's that baby doin? And you're right, that Excel did have some pretty good bangs in it.

She's doing great, sitting here holding her now! I'm ready for when she'll be able to join me in a duck blind!

Yea make sure she stays close to Daddy! My old motor is hanging on the back of your old boat. I sold my Pro Drive to the guy you sold your Excel to.

nice rig.... them guys build a nice boat

Awesome boat once again by Uncle J!!!

I'm still dreaming and can't wait until I can afford to call Jason and place my order!

Sweet rig there guy and it will haul ass.