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apine1187
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Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:22 am
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 Shopping for a new rig. I am new to this forum and am looking at getting a new setup. Leaning toward a Excel/Mudbuddy combo. 1751 or 1754, not sure what the advantages are they are very close in size and as far as the motor is bigger always better? No pun intended. Also .125 hull thickness vs. .100. I need to run as shallow as possible. Thanks!
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Kmoppert
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:48 pm
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. Where are you located? And what kind of terrain do you run?
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apine1187
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. Mid Michigan and as far as terrain I would say shallow and loggy would best describe it.
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apine1187
MMT Member
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. Mid Michigan and as far as terrain I would say shallow and loggy would best describe it.
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DUCK HEARSE
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:48 am
Posts: 3161
Location: Alabama
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. what dealers are up there?
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apine1187
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. Mid Michigan and as far as terrain I would say shallow and loggy would best describe it.
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apine1187
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Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:22 am
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. Not sure why it keeps reposting.
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eljefe
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Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:32 am
Posts: 5210
Location: Beaumont Texas
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. Gitcha one of those phowler rigs..... they are made somewhere up north and have a good reputation for customer service....im not a fan of excel boats or mudbuddy motors.....but to each their own. Phowler can build a rig for any of the brands.... also check out wc customs... pete has built and shipped several boats north of the mason dixon... he can build you a boat for your specific needs ...... for terrain and for layout purposes. Here is a pic of mine. I had my gun boxes built into front deck and left the hull wide open....
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eljefe
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Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:32 am
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Location: Beaumont Texas
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. I also like sitting in a chair...way more comfortable than a box. uploadfromtaptalk1380468192446.jpg
Coolers can be used for dry box, cooler and seating..... or use fold out chairs...
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dying aint much of a livin....
Black ops IITX marshstalker
1840 WC www.wccustomboats.com
fuel injected 25 GTR
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eljefe
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:32 am
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Location: Beaumont Texas
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. Bigger is better. ... more torque and load carrying ability with a 35hp.... I have the 25 hp gtr.... I hunt federal refuges with hp restrictions. If I didnt have those restrictions id be in the 35 gtr.... but the 25 pushes my 1840 pretty well..... struggles a little with a heavy load.
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You can't see the sunrise if your eyes are closed.
dying aint much of a livin....
Black ops IITX marshstalker
1840 WC www.wccustomboats.com
fuel injected 25 GTR
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sanganois
MMT Member
Joined: Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:32 pm
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. i like the front deck setup. What are its dimensions?
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eljefe
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Location: Beaumont Texas
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Re: Shopping for a new rig. Front deck is 5' 8" I think...I can throw a tape on it tomorrow... boat is an 1840.
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You can't see the sunrise if your eyes are closed.
dying aint much of a livin....
Black ops IITX marshstalker
1840 WC www.wccustomboats.com
fuel injected 25 GTR
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slingshot
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:28 pm
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Re: Shopping for a new rig.
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nafd54
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Joined: Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:34 pm
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Re: Shopping for a new rig.
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