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FRANKtheTAU
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:30 pm Posts: 1386 Location: West TN
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 Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
Just order my new SWOMP 23 this afternoon. I'm pretty pumped about too! It'll be going on a 1440 riveted boat for now. I almost got the 14hp but I figured later it'd be easier to find a good used 15'-16' boat than it would be to find a good used SWOMP 23. So I paid the extra $600 and got the 23. But anyways, what do ya'll think about the SWOMP 23 on a riveted 1440?
BTW, the 23 is running me $3,500 including shipping. And these guys at Back-H20 Inc. have thought of damn near everything. I was told the in's and out's of the way the Revo-Clean bearing system, anf the Surface Tracer cav plate works. Plus the motor swings into the boat for trailering and it locks into place so you really don't even have to strap in down. I'll definately keep everyone updated but for right now I'd like to know what everyone thinks about the 23hp on a 1440. Thanks fellers!
_________________ 40 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1752 Alweld Mud
6.5 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1440 PolarKraft
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Glades Ranger
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:32 pm Posts: 1490 Location: south Florida
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
Congratulations! You will be fine on that 1440. Of course by trial and error you will find out how to sort out your weight, I ended up moving the battery up front. Does that motor come with a recoil start as well as electric? They used to, which is a plus if your battery runs down. Most here will agree that you will run better on a 15.16.17' hull but for now enjoy. Some claim that adding flotation pods on the transom of your 14' hull would help and if you are keeping it for any length of time that might be a suggestion or just wait till you can get a 1644 size hull. That hull is ok for two hunters and gear but that's it. Let us know how your maiden voyage goes!
_________________ Sailing in the sawgrass /1648 grizzly and Swomp 26.5 EFI
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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 Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
I'm jealous 
_________________ Support your troops - they support you
B. MacDonald
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Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:46 am |
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daisy cutter
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:24 am Posts: 297 Location: Hartselle, AL
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
i love my 23 swomp
_________________ fiat justitia et pereat mundus 1642 WeldBilt Crawdad/ 23hp S.W.O.M.P viewtopic.php?f=18&t=27507 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=27513
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Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:49 am |
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bubba777
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
Congrats never seen one before post some pics
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Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:02 am |
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Hpwhitehead
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:59 pm Posts: 99
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 Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
Mine runs great.
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Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:38 am |
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FRANKtheTAU
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:30 pm Posts: 1386 Location: West TN
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
Well here's the deal. I've got a 1756 G3 with a 50hp Yamaha. That's what I use to run the big water. I really only use my small boat to run across a bean field that we hunt. The run is only like a mile each way. Now that I have the SWOMP 23, I know I'll be exploring new territory! I think since this boat makes up like 50% of my hunting, the SWOMP 23 and my 1440 will serve me well until I decide I want a SLIGHTLY bigger boat.
_________________ 40 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1752 Alweld Mud
6.5 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1440 PolarKraft
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PaleoHuntr
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:21 pm Posts: 1800 Location: Idaho Falls, ID
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
That motor would be be good enough to push a 16 footer if you decide to upgrade, those SWOMP's have me impressed. Congrats!
_________________ 1976 16X48 Lowe powered by a 25hp MB LT and dino turds
To have really lived, you must have almost died. To those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
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FRANKtheTAU
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:30 pm Posts: 1386 Location: West TN
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
I don't want a 16 foot boat. I've already got a 17 foot G3. It serves the purpose of getting me and a heavy load across big water quickly. My small boat is used to carry guys and gear to our blind that sits across a 250 acre soybean field. If there are more than 3 guys hunting, I'll make 2 trips. It's not a huge deal at all. I'm also gonna use the boat to get to some tight timber spots that we've never really been able to hunt. So I need that small boat. Plus I never hunt out of my little boat anyways. I guess I'd like to have a 1542 to put the SWOMP on, but I'm not gonna sell my boat and buy a new one just to gain a foot in length and 2 inches in width.
_________________ 40 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1752 Alweld Mud
6.5 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1440 PolarKraft
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Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:59 pm |
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daisy cutter
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:24 am Posts: 297 Location: Hartselle, AL
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
i run a 1642 with my 23 swomp. youll want a 16' once you run it on that 14'
_________________ fiat justitia et pereat mundus 1642 WeldBilt Crawdad/ 23hp S.W.O.M.P viewtopic.php?f=18&t=27507 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=27513
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FRANKtheTAU
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:30 pm Posts: 1386 Location: West TN
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
Why do you think I would I want a 16' boat?
_________________ 40 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1752 Alweld Mud
6.5 Backwater SWOMP Lite / 1440 PolarKraft
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Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:44 pm |
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indawoods
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Joined: Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:32 am Posts: 287
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daisy cutter
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:24 am Posts: 297 Location: Hartselle, AL
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
^yep youll never experience the full potential of that motor on a 14. and you say youll only use it sometimes but ill bet when you get it youll find yourself taking it out just to ride and explore. ive had mine for 4 months and have already put 30 hrs on it just from riding
_________________ fiat justitia et pereat mundus 1642 WeldBilt Crawdad/ 23hp S.W.O.M.P viewtopic.php?f=18&t=27507 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=27513
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wm
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Joined: Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:48 pm Posts: 782 Location: Eau Claire Wi
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
i do agree with the longer boat but when i was over their getting my motor over a year ago they were still testing the 23 on diffrent boats and the 14' was one of them they spent some time on it will be just fine
_________________ 1648 alumacraft with a 35 backwaterinc
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rangerp
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:12 pm Posts: 2305
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
who makes the SWOMP? I looked on Google, and could not find them.
_________________ Uncle J 18x54
Gator Tail XD 37 EFI -Delta Performance Level 3
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rangerp
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:12 pm Posts: 2305
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
I answered my own question. Blackwater makes em. http://www.backwaterinc.com/motors.html
_________________ Uncle J 18x54
Gator Tail XD 37 EFI -Delta Performance Level 3
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hunterdoug
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Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:19 pm Posts: 5 Location: Pleasant View, Utah
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
I'm curious what the verdict is with the 23HP on a 14' boat. What kind of mph do you get?
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Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:03 pm |
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brokefarmboy82
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Joined: Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:04 am Posts: 75 Location: South Arkansas
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
keep us posted on how u like the swomp. thinking about buying one
_________________ 1542 antique dura craft 16 hp GDLT slow n steady.
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Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:29 pm |
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tlocdiver
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Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:17 pm Posts: 16
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
Was thinking about getting a 23 swomp and putting it on a 16- Gheenoe LT25. Any thoughts?
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hunterdoug
MMT Member
Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:19 pm Posts: 5 Location: Pleasant View, Utah
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 Re: Ordered my SWOMP 23 Today!
So I purchased the 23 swomp. To my surprise, I got 19.5 mph on my 14x48 Jon boat with just me (210 lbs) and my 10 year old son. Adding all the hunting gear and an extra man, I get 16 mph. I was amazed with how well the cavitation plate worked. It ran perfectly without even holding the handle - effortless.
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