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Pas Tout La
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Joined: Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:32 pm Posts: 254 Location: Lafayette, La
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 What size motor to go with?
My brother an I have an old inboard mudboat sitting in the yard with a busted motor on it that we thinking about putting a surface drive on. It has an old Wisconsin THD which according to their website is rated at 16.8hp. I have never seen this thing run, so I have no idea how it performed. My question is what size surface drive would best fit this boat? The boat is a 1636 homemade out of 1/8" aluminum. The sides are 16" tall. I'm not sure on the weight, but I do know she's fairly heavy. After I pull the old motor I'll weigh it. I'll have to redesign the transom because the current design doesn't have anywhere to mount a motor so I am considering adding a hunt deck to it. Just trying to get an idea on what to expect with what size motor. Thanks in advance for any input.
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:13 pm |
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The Hairy Coot
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Joined: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:40 pm Posts: 717 Location: Louisiana
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 Re: What size motor to go with?
What is the terrain like you will be riding in? Stumps, mud, sylvania, open water, shallow marsh, sandy bottom? Send pictures of the boat. At first glance, wouldn't it be cheaper just to replace the motor?
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:23 pm |
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Swampnuts
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Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:12 pm Posts: 1504 Location: St.Amant,LA
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 Re: What size motor to go with?
Get the biggest you can afford If there's a bigger one, get more money. You'll thank me in the end
_________________ 16X48 WELDBILT -25GTR EFI-sold 18x48 GTB - 35 GTR
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:10 pm |
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Pas Tout La
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:31 pm |
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The Hairy Coot
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:18 pm |
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cut'em94
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Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:16 pm Posts: 291 Location: Luling, LA
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:20 pm |
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The Hairy Coot
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:24 pm |
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pokey79
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:50 pm Posts: 2282 Location: Circumcised, Louisiana
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I say a 25 GTR!!
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 4:27 pm |
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Swampnuts
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Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:12 pm Posts: 1504 Location: St.Amant,LA
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_________________ 16X48 WELDBILT -25GTR EFI-sold 18x48 GTB - 35 GTR
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:13 pm |
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cupped up
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Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:25 pm Posts: 4205 Location: St. Amant, LA
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:24 pm |
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The Hairy Coot
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:34 pm |
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The Hairy Coot
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Joined: Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:40 pm Posts: 717 Location: Louisiana
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 Re: What size motor to go with?
Pas Tout, I wouldn't go more than a 35hP, a 27 will probably work, but they're partially right, bigger is better (to an extent). Show a pic of your boat - does the back come up like a rake like the Des Allemands mud boats?
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:38 pm |
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JLACOUR
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:18 pm Posts: 4915 Location: Lake Jackson, TX
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 Re: What size motor to go with?
I have a 27 pd on a 1636. It's quick (even stock) and will haul 3 people and gear (no dog) max.
_________________ 37 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Tiller SOLD -- 36 PD EFI FPR 18x48 Stick Steer SOLD -- 27 PD FPR 16x36 Skiff
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:00 pm |
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Pas Tout La
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Joined: Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:32 pm Posts: 254 Location: Lafayette, La
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 Re: What size motor to go with?
These are the only pictures I have. It's the boat on the bottom. The transom is at a 90 degree.
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:03 pm |
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pokey79
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:50 pm Posts: 2282 Location: Circumcised, Louisiana
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yep u would be best to add a hunt deck that way u can get ur transom angle rite for whatever motor u choose!
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:22 pm |
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AKA Freshwaterkilla
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Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:06 pm Posts: 6584
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 Re: What size motor to go with?
I have a 35 hp mud buddy I will sell u Sent from the baddest mudmotor out there 
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:53 pm |
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cut'em94
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Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:16 pm Posts: 291 Location: Luling, LA
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diddyduck
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The Hairy Coot
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Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:33 pm |
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The Hairy Coot
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Pas Tout La
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Joined: Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:32 pm Posts: 254 Location: Lafayette, La
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 Re: What size motor to go with?
I think we decided to go with the 25 gator tail. We're going to finish out the season with our big inboard and then start working on this boat after the seasons over. I'll keep y'all updated once the fun starts.
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msm8281
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Joined: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:50 pm Posts: 9673 Location: New Iberia, La.
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 Re: What size motor to go with?
Just fyi...but the 35 is only like 30# heavier than the 25. You don't have to run WOT everywhere. The extra hp would come into play when stuck or hauling heavy loads.
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