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HumminCummins
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Joined: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:35 am Posts: 5
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 14X48 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
New to mud motors and looking for input on this boat and motor configuration. Best starting point for battery and fuel tank placement given I'm around 280 lbs myself. Any good advice is appreciated as I set up the boat
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Sat Jun 03, 2017 8:41 am |
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HumminCummins
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Joined: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:35 am Posts: 5
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 Re: 14X52 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
Well with my fat biscuit in the back with the group 24 battery and 6 gallon tank. I learned all but me needs to get out the back and try again once the rain clears out. Wow totally different beast to run then a regular ole tiller outboard.
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Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:32 pm |
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rangerp
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Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:12 pm Posts: 2305
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 Re: 14X52 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
When I had a 16x38 with a 25 hp LT, I had to put the fuel up in the front.
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4Cody4
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Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:21 am Posts: 2530 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes
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 Re: 14X52 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
There's a chance you may even want to throw some extra weight up front to balance the load. Maybe make up a tool kit/box that you can put in front too.
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 4:21 am |
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HumminCummins
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Joined: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:35 am Posts: 5
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 Re: 14X52 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
Going to make battery cables and hunt for fuel line today so I can move everything up front. So roughly move 75-80 lbs off the back plus still yet to put the 60 lb accessorie/trolling battery in up front. Not planning on doing a lot of muddling just mainly running the amite river from Denham Springs and Darlington.
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:25 am |
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HumminCummins
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Joined: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:35 am Posts: 5
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 Re: 14X48 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
slight topic change as i was going off the previous owners description of a 14X52 when its truly a 14X48...On that note what is the thoughts on adding a 18" hunt deck to the rear of the boat?
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Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:03 pm |
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brycecheramie
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Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am Posts: 4323 Location: Cut Off, La.
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 Re: 14X48 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
I wouldn't...
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CypressCritter
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Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:36 am Posts: 822 Location: Jefferson TX
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 Re: 14X48 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
You need a 18x46, i just happen to have one available! 
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HumminCummins
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Joined: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:35 am Posts: 5
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 Re: 14X48 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
I' m going to run it like it is for a bit or maybe put the 23 gdsd on the 16X48 bateau i have till i get or make the hull i need for running in the area i intend on using it most
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Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:33 pm |
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BERNIE255
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Joined: Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:43 pm Posts: 1381 Location: Avoyelles Parish/ Marksville LA
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 Re: 14X48 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
What you got at mcdonalds
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brycecheramie
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Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:38 am Posts: 4323 Location: Cut Off, La.
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 Re: 14X48 Alweld jon boat and a 23 gdsd
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