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Author:  swamprat26 [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Inboard Mud Boat

I was in the market for a new boat and weighed my options. I decided to go with another inboard mud boat. Here are a few pics of the build. More to come as I paint, wire and add hydroturf. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362365240.264763.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1362365256.766420.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1362365279.397771.jpg


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Author:  swamprat26 [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:50 pm ]
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Author:  swamprat26 [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:51 pm ]
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Author:  swamprat26 [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:52 pm ]
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Author:  SwampDonkey1 [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:27 pm ]
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This is cool just seeing how it all comes together, keep it up!

Author:  bpf3600 [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:35 pm ]
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Fine lookin rig? What shaft angle?

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Author:  swamprat26 [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:38 pm ]
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Id have to measure it when I pick it up.


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Author:  netman [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:12 pm ]
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Oh yeah boy! Nice

Author:  bayouboy [ Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:23 pm ]
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Very Nice, Thanks for sharing!

Author:  mud slinger 69 [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Inboard Mud Boat

Looks good. How well does the shaft handle hitting stuff under the water?

Author:  swamprat26 [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Inboard Mud Boat

They not made to run logs but have hit quite a few in other boats with no issues


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Author:  dguidry [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:05 am ]
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This is a neat build. Question: how are you going to link the sterring? Why did you decide to go with straight gearbox instead of reverse gearbox? I'm thinking about building an inboard myself and want to try to adapt the Gator Tail belt drive and reverse setup to power it. Seems like it would be easy to do.

Author:  fishaholic82 [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Inboard Mud Boat

That looks like a normal clutch with reverse to me. I would think that trying to use a belt drive system for an inboard mudboat would fail just like the chain drive system Waymaker tried.

Author:  swamprat26 [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:36 am ]
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Using a EZ Glide stick steering. This is a ZF 1.5:1 ratio with reverse.


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Author:  dguidry [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:49 am ]
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Author:  fishaholic82 [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:25 am ]
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Waymaker had a similar set that used a chain drive system instead of shaft drive and it just didnt hold up. Honestly if your wanting to be innovative it may work but I just don't think it would be as strong as the traditional shaft drive set up. Also I dont know what it would cost but I do know you can purchase a new 35 with a clutch already bolted up in the neighborhood of $4500.

Author:  swamprat26 [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Inboard Mud Boat

I bought it as a package at southern power. With the coupling and tax was right at 5200


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Author:  forever draggin [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:10 am ]
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Author:  dguidry [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:42 am ]
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Author:  swamprat26 [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:27 pm ]
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Author:  Quackkillz [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:38 pm ]
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Good lookin mud boat!

Author:  lastchance [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:19 pm ]
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Nice!!

Author:  forever draggin [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:23 pm ]
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I said u can run 1:1 forward n b channel I meant 2:1. Channel a is 1:5:1
Channel b is 2:1

Author:  swamprat26 [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Inboard Mud Boat

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Author:  Captchaz [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Inboard Mud Boat

Looking good man. Like the paint job good job


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Author:  lastchance [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:49 pm ]
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Good looking Paint!!

Author:  brasso [ Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:18 am ]
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That paintjob is extremely impressive! looks professional. What stencils?

Author:  swamprat26 [ Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:32 am ]
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Reelfoot max 4


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Author:  instagator911 [ Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:01 pm ]
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I have a similar 1.5-1 borg warner m&i transmission but have never found the spec sheet or any more info on it.

Author:  swamprat26 [ Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Inboard Mud Boat

Almost finishedImageUploadedByTapatalk1363053293.757780.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1363053306.033322.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1363053316.040030.jpg


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Author:  Cumminsdiesel69 [ Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:42 pm ]
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I see roach is doing the build and rigging nice boat. Make sure to do a full review for us after its done.

Author:  swamprat26 [ Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:52 pm ]
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Yep. Roach is the man


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Author:  Cumminsdiesel69 [ Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:07 pm ]
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Yeah he does some good work. I have one of his go devil skiffs its a tank! What size is yours?

Author:  swamprat26 [ Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:12 pm ]
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17'10"x46"


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Author:  swamprat26 [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:51 pm ]
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Author:  swamprat26 [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 6:51 pm ]
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Author:  Cumminsdiesel69 [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:49 pm ]
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That's a fine looking mud boat! Did you put it in the water yet? How does it do?

Author:  swamprat26 [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:07 pm ]
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Nope. Maybe this weekend.


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Author:  Captchaz [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Inboard Mud Boat

Not sure what you got going on Monday but a couple of us will be riding in the lake if you want to join..
Also I'll be in there at night this weekend. Trying for some green slimy creatures


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Author:  banded-mallard [ Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:58 am ]
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