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cernigs23
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro drive
Sent my check in for a uncle j 1854 hybrid v. I’m torn between a hunt deck w/ gtr or a regular transom with a pro drive. I have an outboard that will work on either type transom in the meantime while I find a mudmotor. The pro drive likes a 16 degree and the gator tail likes a 20 degree transom so I need to decide which motor i'm going with before the transom is built. I’m located in SE Wis hunt rivers and marshes. Both good motors and both have pros and cons but if you had to decide today which way/style you would go with, which would it be. This will be a tiller setup btw.
_________________ 35 SWOMP(SOLD) 90 Merc tiller/1648 Lowe Jon(Heavily Modified Transom)mod v until I get an uncle J
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:46 pm |
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Buckmark311
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:50 am Posts: 284
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Re: 1854 uncle j build
I'm NE IL and prefer the GT. I think the instant reverse is nicer on hard bottom.
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:28 pm |
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bluesky2012
MMT F.E.
Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:19 am Posts: 981
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Re: 1854 uncle j build
Im not in that area, but unless you're in awful mud or veggies, instant reverse is the better option IMO. I respect prodrive, but I don't know that it would be the best fit for all around use.
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:08 pm |
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Brokeknee
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:32 pm Posts: 261
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/ gt or reg transom pro d
I run a prodrive, if you don't need full power reverse for heavy mud and thick vegetation, then you will probably like the gtr with instant reverse better. If possible try and find someone in your area and test drive both.
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:48 pm |
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wade_660
MMT Addict
Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:56 pm Posts: 523
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/ gt or reg transom pro d
GTR
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:34 pm |
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cernigs23
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/ gt or reg transom pro d
_________________ 35 SWOMP(SOLD) 90 Merc tiller/1648 Lowe Jon(Heavily Modified Transom)mod v until I get an uncle J
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:25 pm |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
The angle isn't as big of a deal as it's made out to be. Trimming the motor up and down adjusts the angle. Split the difference between the 20 and the 16 and you'd only be off 2 degrees from either. At top and bottom of trim, will that really matter much? Nope.
#CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:03 pm |
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brycecheramie
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am Posts: 4323 Location: Cut Off, La.
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
I agree with russ.. 2 degrees of transom angle won’t make a shit I’ve run the same motor on multiple boats And I’ve run multiple motors on the same boat.
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:38 pm |
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BlueShamu
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Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:13 pm Posts: 5605 Location: D'town, LA
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
I would have to go back and double check, but; i am certain my transom angle is somewhere around that 19-20 degree mark....with a Prodrive. I think it gives me more bite in the thick stuff when rooting around...but, probably dampens my load carrying and stepping it out quickly....but, it's also a very heavy rig.
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Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:31 am |
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cernigs23
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
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There she is!!!
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Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:00 pm |
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cernigs23
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
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Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:03 pm |
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banded-mallard
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4310
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
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Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:39 am |
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cernigs23
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
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Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:30 pm |
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SP
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:46 pm Posts: 1210
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
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westwind
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Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:22 am Posts: 114
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
Very nice build. Love the wide open layout.
Just curious if you gave any thought to 1860 vs the 1856 and why you went the way you did. Reason I ask: I’m in nw Illinois and I know guys up here think a little differently about our boats than the southern guys.
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cernigs23
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
_________________ 35 SWOMP(SOLD) 90 Merc tiller/1648 Lowe Jon(Heavily Modified Transom)mod v until I get an uncle J
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Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:36 am |
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cernigs23
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
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Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:47 am |
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westwind
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Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:22 am Posts: 114
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
Thanks man. Tend to agree, especially with the 40’s coming out.
Again, very nice set up. I’m jealous as hell!
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Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:44 pm |
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G.I.
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Joined: Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:46 pm Posts: 21
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
Got an open 18x54 from J's. The room in it is nice!
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Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:28 am |
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cernigs23
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
Sweet
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cernigs23
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
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jaradm
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Joined: Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:00 pm Posts: 10 Location: Erath LA
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
Awesome boat!
I sent my check in on Feb. 9th for a 18x54 just like yours, only difference is I have the dual pod seats. How long did your build take? I am hoping they start on mine soon.
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cernigs23
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Joined: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:00 pm Posts: 66
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Re: 1854 uncle j build (hunt deck w/gtr or reg transom pro d
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