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Quack
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Joined: Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:22 pm
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 1642 what size motor? I have a 1642 flatbottom and want to put a longtail on it. I have never been around a mud motor before. What size motor should i put on it?
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| Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:30 pm |
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OlSchool
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Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:24 pm
Posts: 384
Location: Louisiana
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Re: 1642 what size motor? 23 longtail does well on 16x42.
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| Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:36 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: 1642 what size motor? 23 backwater
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| Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:48 pm |
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Quack
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Joined: Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:22 pm
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Re: 1642 what size motor? I was back and forth between wanting a SD or a LT. I only run maybe a mile and half tops. After some research it looked like SD were more needed when running long distances. Also the boat does not have a grab bar for stand up motoring.
Should I go with something other then a LT. Is a grab bar really needed for a LT?
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| Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:01 pm |
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Quack
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Re: 1642 what size motor? I have, I only run about a mile and a half tops. Would a SD be better?
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Honky Kong
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Location: Mankato, MN
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Re: 1642 what size motor? You don't have to have a grab bar to run a longtail. Just have to use a little caution if standing. That said, you don't have to be standing to run a longtail either. Take a look at the 23 HP swomp from back water inc. Best longtail out there right now. Contrary to many peoples beliefs, they are smooth as silk to run. With a light load you could prob get close to 20 mph with one on that boat.
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Trousertrout
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Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:18 pm
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Location: Ohio-The land of few ducks
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Re: 1642 what size motor? Go backh20 and save a few thousand from going with a SD. Plus you will save money from repairs. No brainer with those short distances.
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| Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:11 pm |
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Quack
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Joined: Sat Mar 01, 2014 7:22 pm
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Re: 1642 what size motor? Thanks for the info
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Broadriverboy
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Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:11 am
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Re: 1642 what size motor? I drive my 23 hp gdlt sitting down 90% of the time without a grab bar. You do have to be careful, damn thing has had me puckered up a few times from almost throwing me out.
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