MM Brand:Mudbuddy
Horsepower: 23 HP MINI
Boat Brand: INSTAGATOR
Boat Size: 1748 Reaction Chine
Boat Layout: 5' Front Deck, 2 Compartment Gun Box 2 Built in Spud Pole Mounts

Speeds | Shallow Water: 26
Speeds | Deep Water: 25
Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Just a 6 gallon gas tank, battery and required gear.
Conditions Tested In: 10 KNT Winds

Comments:

Finally got rid of the old Alumacan and upgraded to a real mud boat.
Took a little longer than expected because of some unforeseen issues and the rain.
YOU NEED A SHOP JAY!!!!
Very happy with this rig so far. Drives like a dream, more stable and I get the same speeds I had with the Alumacan.
Jay really did me right building this rig and was willing to go the extra mile to make sure I was happy with the finished product. I wanted something light that my 23 could push but then also be able to handle the Sport H later on down the road.
I will update more when I get out again.
If you have a small motor like mine this will definitely do the job!!

Nice boat

Im not understanding the chine?

Thats an awsome boat tho!

Hey Ben, what kind of speeds were you getting with the motor in your lap?
Glad you made it in safe bud. Nice ride you got there.

Looking good, does it turn like mine? I hope you enjoy it just as much as I enjoy mine. Jay builds a great boat.

Turns so sharp it threw the motor off lmao!!!!! Good thing no one was hurt and u made it in.

That's why you're supposed to bolt them on!!!!
Glad you like it, I knew you would tho.

Yeah those bolts aren't just recommended. They are a must. Hope all turned out well.

I talked to him about it. He was able to keep the motor from falling in the drink. When he was pulling the motor in the boat the oil cooler cracked. ordered a new cooler and thats that. That could of been real ugly but thankfully everything ended up ok. I like the boat and from what I heard it scoots pretty good with that 23. I bet next time its in the water it has bolts holding it on though.

The reason there weren't any bolts in it was becasue I was trying to figure out how far off center to put it. Once I got it right I kept riding (BAD IDEA) and slid into the bank.
And yes the next time you see it on the water the bolts will be in.

The bottom is definitly different

Ben , Glad i could help u own the custom boat u wanted. Camo looks great. Sorry u spilled ya motor.

How long did it take you to finish the boat?

Can someone explain this "reaction chine". ??????????????

Might be a dumbass question but seems that would make a shit load of drag to get 26 out of a 23mini? Correct me if I'm wrong or if it's the picture angle.

I like the boat. I like the idea that hes local also. I would love to build a 18ft 44in for my 23 gtr. i would like that floor plan reversed with the storage on the other side. plus a front storage bin a big one.

Salad shoota here's a thread of another boat he built an jay talks about the Chine. Doesn't talk about drag though


viewtopic.php?f=4&t=19075

I have ridden in the original one he built and several others. These boats perform/are built as good or better than some of the other custom boat brands. I dont get anything from this, nor do I own one.....yet. That is all I will say because he is not a site sponsor that I know of.

Thanks for the rear view Instagator. Where you located? Would like to see one in person one day if possible.

He is in Groves, TX.(SETX)

Thanks bro.

nice looking rig

Instagator has access to the original(mine). To bring anyone for a ride it need be.