I'm throwing the idea around about building a small push fan for my 1751 excel F4 MB35HD with tiller, and i was wondering what you guys thot about building a push pole deck, mounting a stationary fan approx 16 hp 32 in prop, and steering like you would have on an air boat. I know one that turn 360 would allow you to back up, but i don't have reverse any way why start now. i don't want to have to beef up the fan stand to take the forces of the fan spinning around. Also removeable is preferred since this is my only boat and not my only passion. Its just a thought. All input is welcomed.

what size boat do you have, if too narrow it may be to much weight in the back

without reverse on the fan i just assume run the mm for bowfishing. only down fall to running a mm is it muddy's the water. On the flip side if i am bowfishing and i see an island i wanna go over to get in a pocket i just gas it. Running a fan most likely won't do that

its hard to run the mm and shoot, i fish alot by myself. the troller sucks i hate having to keep getting her outta the mud. I could reduce weight with a smaller motor. i think my boat is 17' 51''. lol

Could just spend that money on motor mods and just use the ol troller

the rigging to do this ^ for your motor is gonna be about the same for remote steering for a fan. All you need is a MB set up for CC and teleflex. Then the rest would be running another control box and throttle. I have seen it done on a prodrive but never a mudbuddy. However, where there is a will, there is a way

that would be slick rick, rig up hyd steering on the shooting deck. wonder if i could rig up a disconect for when i just want to kick up mud

Shit you don't even need all that. Could do a set up like DDM had on his old rig. Just a ram to push the motor back and fourth.

his was electronic

where would you go about getting something like that

You would have to ask him. His was still set up on a tilt tube i believe

his name is DDM or is that short for something

deltaduckmaster

thank you guys for gettin the wheels turning. got all winter to figure this out

He has a couple videos on youtube so you can see what we're talking about.

GAME OVER, screw a fan that is badazz. just gotta get with DDM and talk to him about that

whats the laughing for Good luck..?? PM sent to DDM. bbbbb

Na, it's a real simple set up. You shouldn't have any trouble getting it set up.