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NEED HELP - upgrading to a Mudbuddy
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Author:  Vikingdriver [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:55 pm ]
Post subject:  NEED HELP - upgrading to a Mudbuddy
I have a 1754 Grizzly Tracker with a 30hp Yamaha Jet. I would like to put on a Mudbuddy that can get the boat to 30mph with 4 guys and gear. Two questions.
1. What mudbuddy should I get and why?
2. Would flotation pods added to the back greatly help the performance?
Author:  Woodiebuster [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:01 pm ]
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I dont think its possible to get 4 people to that speed on a outboard hull, especially without a heavily modded motor.

What do you mean "what kind of mudbuddy"
Author:  dog walker [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:06 pm ]
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the biggest one they make because you are going to need it to try and reach those speeds with that load.

pods and surface drives are not a good match in most cases
Author:  Vikingdriver [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:07 pm ]
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What size Mudbuddy?
Author:  Woodiebuster [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:13 pm ]
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A stage 3 35 horse...

A timebomb waiting to explode.

Why are you wantin to go fast?
Author:  Vikingdriver [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NEED HELP - upgrading to a Mudbuddy
I am just tired of going 10mph with my Yamaha Jet. I want to cover some water. What engine do you recommend and how fast do you think it will propel 4 guys and gear in my 1754 Tracker?
Author:  Woodiebuster [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:27 pm ]
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You wont get max speed out of a tracker hull with a mudmotor but may beable to get it on step and run 20's with a modded motor. Look into the blackdeath series they are pushing.

Have you considered any other brands.. you can get the mods on any brand.
Author:  RedlegHunter [ Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: NEED HELP - upgrading to a Mudbuddy
The biggest motor Mud Buddy makes is the 7000. It is a modded 45Mag with dual carbs and Iron Mountain Heads. On that hull you could expect to get mid to high 20's with a 4 man hunting load as long as the bottom of the hull isn't hooked up. Don't think there is a motor out there modded or not with a warranty that will get you 30 or over with that heavy load and that hull.
Author:  Gigafowl [ Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:52 am ]
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Author:  daddymallard [ Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:23 am ]
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I just sold a grizz 1754 with a MB 4000 (35 w/mikuni and exhaust)....never could plane a 4 man hunting load. I could get 3 guys and 2 dogs up and run 20-22mph, add the 4th and it would plow, no matter where i distributed the load. Just ordered a brother breaux 1854 w/ 36pd and cant wait till he gets finished. Been there done that, take these guys word on getting a mud hull matched to the motor u wanna run!
Author:  HUNT4DEER [ Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:48 am ]
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you may not get the speed you are looking for, but a 35 hp sd will tear that 30 jet a new one. you will still be able togo where the jet took you and more.

when i put my boat together it was built to run the shalow rocky river where jets run. i have a 23 mini on a 14x48. i ran with a friend that has a simular 14x48 with a 40 jet. i could run him over empty and run with him with wieght in my boat.

you may not get the max out of a 35 sd with that boat but it will proforrm alot better than the jet. my bro in law has a griz 16x54 with a 35 hyper sport. no gps but it moves very well. ide say the extra foot of boat would only help.
Author:  Team Camo [ Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:37 pm ]
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My last boat was a 1644 GD with a MB 4000. I could run 25-26 with 3 adults, 2 kids & 2 coolers. The boat will make a big difference.
Author:  Labs4Life [ Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NEED HELP - upgrading to a Mudbuddy
I am running and hd 4000 on the new 1851 excel f-4 me three guys hunting load i get 22-25 by myself i am almost hitting 30 bumpin 29! Me and another guy riding 25=27! but i have had it loaded right down 4 guys generator bows 12 gallon of gas lights platform would run 18-20 and still be on plain which was nice!
Author:  Damon Silva [ Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NEED HELP - upgrading to a Mudbuddy
Shitcan the whole rig you have and buy the right hull/motor combo!! If you want to haul that kinda load at them speeds the best way is dual motors. You can get in the 30+ mph range with 5 or 6 guys without having to modify the motors and have roughly the same money as you would have in a heavily modified single motor!
Author:  dguidry [ Thu Jan 27, 2011 5:51 pm ]
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Hell, strap on one of those jet engines behind you in that avatar, Lt.
Author:  deadbird8 [ Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:51 pm ]
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You got the answer in the first 2 replies.
Author:  Duckman_61 [ Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:30 pm ]
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I love this site!
Author:  Duckman_61 [ Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:41 pm ]
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viking driver, what are you planning to hunt?
Author:  Midnight Sun [ Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:59 pm ]
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sell wut u got and start fresh u wouldn't believe how many guys we pull off sand bars and mud flats tryin to run sd on ribbed hull boats they just dont preform
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