Looking at getting my first mud rig and will use it a lot for bass fishing. I am torn on how wide i need to go was thinking 16/48 because i am going with 25hp gtr for restriction purposes. is 48 in wide enough or should i go a hair bigger i am used to fishing out of aluminum boats but they are all 50 inch or bigger at the bottom.

Id say your within the limits of a 25 1752 1754 or 1654 should be ok also longer wont ness. Hurt you.

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From my experience, I wouldn't go any wider than 48" for the 25, but that's just a personal opinion. I would think a 1646 would be a really good size for that motor.

I average about 25-26 with 2 people and a light load. With 3 people and a hunting load, about 21. In shallow water with 2 people and basically no load i have hit 28. Where the weight is and water depth make a big difference for me. Just moving a person around in the boat can change the speed by 2 mph. I'm guessing that problem could be helped with a wider boat. Maybe a couple of the other guys with a 25 will chime in.

Yea I would go a foot or so longer and another 4-6" wider. But it is nice to have a boat that can go through some pretty narrow spots

Not a GTR but my 27 GDSD pushes my 1648 27 mph just me and a fishing load. 25 with me and a buddy. Love the boat, but the next one will be a little longer. I may be wrong. but from what I have read, I think 1748 is the magic number for the 25-27 hp engines.

how many of u fish from the front deck? i will be doing a lot so idk how stable a 48 in will be

I went from a 19x60 roughneck to a 17x48. Yes it was shocking and seemed unstable after having such a large boat for so long. But, the 48" has proved to be more than adequate for fishing on the deck and hunting for stability.

alright thanks guys that is probably what i will be going with

I have a 1646 GT and the front deck is plenty stable to bass fish and bow fish off of.


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what motor and what type of speeds r u getting loaded

I have a 35 with a stage 1. With 3 guys and all of the bowfishing crap I can run 28-29


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looking at about the same set up. any more reviews on a 25hp gtr and a 1748 hull?
im leaning towards a 1748 gator tail boat with huntdeck and extended front deck for fishing.
if i dont go that rout i am looking at a 1748 alweld.

does alweld offer a dropdeck/ huntdeck option?

Thanks,
Gabe