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| Author: | trippgamehunter [ Thu Dec 25, 2014 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tracker Grizzly 1648.. What mud motor? |
I have a Tracker Grizzly 1648 all weld with a 30 horse mercury. Im ready to get rid of the outboard and go to a mud motor. I understand that a modified v hull is not the best for a mud motor, but I do know that a mud motor will take that 1648 Tacker Grizzly a lot more places than my 30 horse outboard will. And I also like the modified v for running deeper water like we have on some of the lakes here in Florida. I hunt in Florida and am tired of clearing my prop and stopping to take weeds off of it. Plus I want to run decently shallow. I got pods for a Christmas present made by Beavertail so my boat should be more stable now. I asked for the small size designed for 14' to 16' foot boats, but I received the medium size made for 17' to 18' foot boats. When I got them I took them out to my boat and held them where they would be attached and they did not interfere with the turning and handling of my outboard. I think the mediums will fit my 1648 fine. I also like them being bigger as I would assume that they would hold more weight up and be more stable. So, I have a couple of questions... I am going to wait till after this duck season to get my mud motor, and I have decided on a 35 hp.. I have read many forums and seen where a surface drive is not good with pods, but I have also seen where they are alright if set up right. I would rather have a surface drive but if pods are a real problem with a surface drive, I wouldn't mind having a 35 hp long tail as long as it still pushes me fast. I hear they are a pain to drive though. So, will these larger pods interfere with turning on a surface drive if thats the route I take? Or could we set up this boat with a surface drive? I just need some advice dealing with what motor for my boat before I install these pods and purchase a mud motor. |
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| Author: | brycecheramie [ Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tracker Grizzly 1648.. What mud motor? |
First off, THIS IS THE REVIEW SECTION! The first thread on here from Tony B, says no questions, reviews only. Anyway, throw the pods away, and put a 35/36 on your boat. I have a 16x48 without pods, and gas tank, and battery in the back the boat and it does fine. Getting a surface drive or Longtail depends on your hunting and fishing conditions. If you have hard bottom sand, go with a longtail, anything else, surface drive. and you will probably want reverse too. Now, there you have it. Junk the pods and get a big block and dont look back! |
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