Hey I checked them out on the facebook page, and these little guys look like a decent machine. Seriousely thinking about tryin' one out.
Dux.
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| Author: | phatmac [ Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | finding the right mud motor for my 12ft flat bottom |
I understand it is a little on the small side, but I need help finding the right mud motor for my 12 ft. monark flat bottom jon boat. The boat is rated for a 5hp motor and has a max weight rating of 375 lbs. I am not joy riding with this boat I am an avid duck hunter and only need it to be able to get into some tight spots with shallow water in the marsh. I was told id fly with a 9 hp but am trully worried about the transom. It only has 1 support located in the middle of the transom, also is the 6.5 gunna be enough to move a moderately over weighted boat. any input is helpful and appreciated I am new to the idea of long tail mud motors thanks -matt |
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| Author: | DeathMetalDukk [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: finding the right mud motor for my 12ft flat bottom |
Check out the copperhead motors, they're getting great performance out of motors in your size. http://copperheadmfg.com/joomla/ |
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| Author: | Thundercat [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: finding the right mud motor for my 12ft flat bottom |
I have a 6.5hp Lt on a 12ft john that I use in my duck pond instead of paddling a pirogue. Its perfect for my small pond but I wouldnt recommend traveling any distance with two men and a load. I like the price and the weight of the 6.5hp but it bogs down easily and doesnt go much faster than a paddle when pushing a full load. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | cmiller73 [ Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: finding the right mud motor for my 12ft flat bottom |
phatmac, I had a 6.5hp Copperhead on my 1436. I was getting max speed of 14 with me,battery,dry box,dog, small icechest, and decoys. I'd say that I had 350lbs in the boat. I traded it in and got a 10hp Copperhead. Last weekend I had 15mph+ loaded with gear. viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13996 If you are worried about a loaded boat, I would go with the 10hp Copperhead. It doesn't weight but 20lbs ish more than the 6.5hp. |
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| Author: | mudslinger [ Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: finding the right mud motor for my 12ft flat bottom |
I run a 6.5 up mud motor made from the plans off of etsy and I get about 9 mph according to my gps. My boat is a 12 foot John boat and will go anywhere there is 3 inches of water or more! It works way better than the 5 up outboard I had and a ton better than the 50 lb thrust trolling motor I had! |
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| Author: | duxbeware [ Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: finding the right mud motor for my 12ft flat bottom |
Hey mudslinger, you got any pics of that home built job? I'd love to check em out man! was it hard to build it? Thanks. Dux. |
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| Author: | fireman1293 [ Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: finding the right mud motor for my 12ft flat bottom |
I run a 7 hp. Swamp Ratt Mud motor on a 13'6" Four Rivers layout boat and get about 10 mph. GPS I paid $1550+shipping and tax for it. I love it, it comes with a kill switch, trigger throttle and powder coated frame. Its very well built. Send me a PM if interested and I'll give you my contact for it |
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| Author: | duxbeware [ Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: finding the right mud motor for my 12ft flat bottom |
Hey I checked them out on the facebook page, and these little guys look like a decent machine. Seriousely thinking about tryin' one out. Dux.
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