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| Author: | jlegros [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Short tails vs Longtails |
Im a newbie to mud motors and was wondering what are pros and cons of long tails and short tails? Im interested In a mud motor for duck hunting. |
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| Author: | Mayhem73 [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Short tails vs Longtails |
Longtails are good for skinny water and mud. SD are better for deeper water and long distance as they are easier to handle. Sent from my iPhone using |
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| Author: | Russ [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Short tails vs Longtails |
the godevil website has a pretty good explanation btwn the two, but i'll sum up my experiences with both. LT: great with the harder bottoms if it gets you in, it should get you out (due to slower speed, doesnt get you in as bad of a bind, and you can find pockets with the prop to get you going due to the reach) slower less and easier maintenance (less moving parts, less to break, simpler design) SD: faster better for soft bottoms where the prop speed makes a difference can get you alot more places, just gotta make sure you'll have enough room to get it back out tends to carry a load better, but when it's at it's limit, performance drops off quick I look at it like this: if you run marsh type areas or alot of open water, go with the SD. If you run areas with shallow harder bottoms, get the LT. It may not always be that simple, but it's a good basis for helping guide you. |
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| Author: | MNGunner [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 6:54 pm ] |
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| Author: | Russ [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Short tails vs Longtails |
http://www.godevil.com/Comparison.html Again, take it with a grain of salt, but this page gives a fairly good explanation. There are some caveats, and getting the right motor with the right boat is THE MOST important thing if you run in shallow stuff. |
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| Author: | FRANKtheTAU [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Short tails vs Longtails |
And when all else fails, use the damn search feature. |
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| Author: | Mayhem73 [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Short tails vs Longtails |
It all depends on the area you run. Sent from my iPhone using |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Short tails vs Longtails |
Listen to ^that^ guy. He's pro staff... |
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| Author: | North LA Hunter [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:46 pm ] |
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| Author: | Trousertrout [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:22 pm ] |
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| Author: | OlSchool [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Short tails vs Longtails |
Long tails are much more work but they will shine in rough and tuff areas especially in the stumpy swamps. Longtails are slower and don't do so well in hyacinths because you have more hanging in the water. They are tough and simple. Surface drives are faster, easier to drive, and can skim across some muddy areas. They do well in vegetation and do well in hyacinths to a point. I think Longtails dig out of mud a little better but the SD clan may disagree with that. |
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| Author: | jlegros [ Tue Dec 10, 2013 10:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Short tails vs Longtails |
Perfect !! Thanks for all the info |
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