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Just picked up my first longtail. I think I got a great deal. Its a 2006 31hp beavertail with less than 50 hrs and I payed 1600$ for it. I think I got a great deal. It runs great. I had to do some major blind modifications to make it fit, but it does now.



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i paid $200 less for a 25 GDLT. seems like a deal to me!! ever ran a longtail??

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if you haven't ever driven one good luck with that 31 lol

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Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:56 pm
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I ran a 5hp one time. lol, the 31 is a handful! Its going to take some getting used to, but most of the places I hunt are relatively close to the boat ramp and with the 31 it will be about 5 minute boat ride to the spot. I ran it around my favorite hunting hole the other day for about 45 minutes and my hand is still cramping up on me. lol


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Damn! I got a 2005 go devil long tail 9 hp for $1500 it's in great shape but for the extra hp you got a steal!!! Have fun man!!!!


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Post some speeds and what you think about it.. ? 8-)

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I put a new prop on it that is in good condition. I bought it from a friend. I was also thinking a fuel problem, but its hard to say. I was going to change the spark plugs and the oil and oil filter and see what happens.


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If you have a tach on it, let us know how many rpms its turning.

That motor should run between 3600-3900 rpms.

If you're not getting the rpm's, you may have too much prop.

If you're getting alot of rpms, but not much speed, could be under-propped.

My 31 gdlt on a 19x60 boat would run 18-19 with just me and 16-17 with me, 2 other guys and a hunting load.

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might try cleanin the crab too, might not b the problem, but never hurts, especially on a used motor

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