MM Brand: Mud Buddy 5500 BAMF
Horsepower:
Boat Brand: PRODIGY
Boat Size: 17x54 Marsh Tuff
Boat Name: FOWL TIMEZ
Boat Build: 1/8 5086 w/ 7 stringers 21 sides Huntdeck, Hybrid front
Boat Layout: Boat is a complete open design, with open hunt deck(perfect for out of the way bow storage) 10" catwalks also on rear false transom w/45 corners in front and rear (seating). Hybrid with ice breaker, large deck hatch, full 60" extended deck 13gal tank and storage under deck hidden with flap. Full recessed floors to walls (no gutters). Six panel switch and radio console directly under driver. removable grab bar, cup holder for driver, and a dry box in catwalk for small items ( phones, wallets, 1911, etc..) spud poles, light bar that mounts in spud holes. Green leds under all surfaces, led shark eyes, marinco on deck for winch/or lights, Swamp turf throughout, two cig plugs, on board charger/ w marinco 115volt plug. Prodigy bottoms camo and gatorglide.
Hunt Speeds
Speeds | Shallow Water:34
Speeds | Deep Water: 30-32
Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: In: Me(240), 5dz dekes, 3 mojo's, gun, blind bag, 35 yeti filled with goodies, 3000lb inch Promark ?, grill (15pounds?), small toolbox(10 pounds) 13 gal fuel, and front deck full of odds and ends
Conditions Tested In: This was done in a controlled flooded wma, and shallow was hard bottom 2 to 8 inches, deep was in channel 8 to 15 ft. No wind or chop
Comments: Boat performed great getting on plane in shallows, although with only one person she can get a little slide happy if you thing you are going to make a turn at 30mph
Without hunt Load
Speeds | Shallow Water: 32
Speeds | Deep Water:30
Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: Me(240) buddy (200) other buddy (215ish) yeti 35 full of tasty beverages. tool box, Promark winch, grill, odds and ends in front hatch
Conditions Tested In: During a run through some shallow sloughs, sand and some mud. Slight chop, deep water was tested in Tennessee River.
Comments: I received the boat in January and have been giving her hell, before I would write a review. So far I am totally content with this rig. I had this boat laid out so it could take on any task, from hunting, fishing, bow fishing, to just watching the girls lay on the deck, and has it done well. It handles very well in the corners and surprising well in big water as well, the hybrid does a good job of keeping the spray of ya. During the build i knew what i needed and wanted, Chad thru in his input on things to do and not to do, and he was really helpful and courteous. In all the boat is ridiculous and turns heads everywhere I go, and i could not be happier. I only have a few pics and vids, but more will be up as time goes. This boat is SOLID, no noise or rattling!
just want a bigger one! Didn't have all these cool options when I got mine but mine was like the 2nd or 3rd one he built I think. They are awesome boats and have came a long way with options in a very short time! I love mine, just want a big one to