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411sponge
MMT Member
Joined: Wed May 16, 2018 8:37 am Posts: 14
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MM Hours
Good morning guys. I wanted to find out how many hours you guys have on your mud motors. Can I realistically expect to get 1000+ hours on these motors without significant repair cost involved?
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:19 am |
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DmaxHunter
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:21 pm Posts: 2207 Location: North Alabama
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Re: MM Hours
Oh this is going to be good..... 1000 hrs
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:28 am |
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411sponge
MMT Member
Joined: Wed May 16, 2018 8:37 am Posts: 14
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Re: MM Hours
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:39 am |
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Bigbend
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:25 am Posts: 493 Location: SWGA
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Re: MM Hours
This has never been discussed before, should be interesting.
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 6:51 am |
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411sponge
MMT Member
Joined: Wed May 16, 2018 8:37 am Posts: 14
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Re: MM Hours
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:23 am |
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brycecheramie
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am Posts: 4323 Location: Cut Off, La.
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Re: MM Hours
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:26 am |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: MM Hours
Just...........No. Delete this thread.
#CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:40 am |
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Bigbend
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:25 am Posts: 493 Location: SWGA
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Re: MM Hours
If you know how to use a search engine, perhaps google, type or copy and paste “mudmotortalk hours” into the search bar. You will see extensive threads and posts on this topic, you’ll be reading for hours.
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:05 am |
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prodrivinggatortail
MMT F.E.
Joined: Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:00 am Posts: 785
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Re: MM Hours
You should just get an outboard motor. LOL
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:40 am |
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4Cody4
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:21 am Posts: 2530 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes
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Re: MM Hours
You should buy my mudmotor so I can buy an outboard. Lol
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:53 am |
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dead animal
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:18 pm Posts: 1726
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Re: MM Hours
probly well over 5000 hrs on the prodrive i tried to sell on here last yr for $25oo bucks. still runs well. lol
of course, i've spent money on it keeping it up, that's just normal. good luck to you
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Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:44 pm |
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411sponge
MMT Member
Joined: Wed May 16, 2018 8:37 am Posts: 14
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Re: MM Hours
Sorry to stir the pot guys! Definitely wasn't my intention. It's good to see that some of these motors can last thousands of hours. I am seriously looking at a GT40XD. Looks like a great motor and maintenance seems to be pretty straight forward.
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Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:16 am |
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brycecheramie
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am Posts: 4323 Location: Cut Off, La.
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Re: MM Hours
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Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:22 am |
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caddobrook
MMT F.E.
Joined: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:01 am Posts: 881
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Re: MM Hours
Please don't clutter the forum with such things.
We need to leave room to discuss things like bow rope storage, LED light color, and what drain plug to use...…
Seriously, if treated right can run for many years. Remember there are two pieces to the puzzle. The engine/motor, and the frame (manuf). You can have a great frame in perfect condition and the motor blows, and you just need to repower the unit. That is the most common assuming you maintained the frame part of the puzzle.
Most stock motors that are maintained well and not abused will run for a very long time... 1000 hours should not be problem. Modded motors (if done right and reasonable) can last a very long time as well. "Fixing" a powerhead issue is that not big a deal if you are mechanical inclined. If you are not mechanical inclined, you might have to spend some money to repair and maintain.
Biggest issue is the Briggs motors tend to be a crap shoot on quality for this application.
If this is your first mudmotor, as stated you need to start researching A LOT. And by research, I don't mean just ask questions, I mean take the time to search and read. There are thousands of threads on here discussing virtually everything possible including bow rope storage, led color, and drain plugs.
Lot to learn-lot different than and outboard-in many ways. IMO, they do require a little more mechanical ability and maintenance than a typical outboard. You will need to learn to do things yourself or BOAT.... Break Out Another Thousand.
This is not a cheap hobby.
Good luck.
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Wchauvin
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:10 pm Posts: 1872
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Re: MM Hours
I bought a 23 go devil LT used with 900 hours on it and currently have around 1200. Never had any issues besides changing the head gaskets. I also have a 40 GTR with 20 hours on it. It depends on how you take care of them, how much you run them, and like any machine, some people have great experiences with them and others do not
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Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:43 pm |
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GeeLeDouche
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:24 am Posts: 455
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Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:46 am |
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Wchauvin
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:10 pm Posts: 1872
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Re: MM Hours
I want an airboat one day. Always was on my bucket list of things to own one day lol
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ibfishinb
MMT Addict
Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:44 pm Posts: 630
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Re: MM Hours
Airboat, sportfishing boats, airplanes, and race cars are in that very large bucket of expensive hobbies.
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Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:14 am |
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caddobrook
MMT F.E.
Joined: Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:01 am Posts: 881
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Re: MM Hours
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Tue Jul 31, 2018 12:46 pm |
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