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Xpress89
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:22 pm Posts: 121
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 Dixie 23 Hp
Im looking into a dixie 23 hp. Yall help me out. How is it
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| Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:32 pm |
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Rojo Cane
MMT Member
Joined: Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:33 pm Posts: 15
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Don't waste your money that's all they are get a copperhead if you want a reliable mud motor
_________________ Flinging & Slinging That Mud
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| Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:21 am |
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Pete
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Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:10 pm Posts: 25
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
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| Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:44 am |
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scott0227
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:00 pm Posts: 57
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
I really like my Copperhead 12 but, would love a Copperhead 18! I get 19.4 mph with me 250 a buddy 170 three deep cycle batteries, trolling motor, little cooler, 2.5 gallons of fuel and fishing/gigging gear. I got a 1542 Tracker Jon. boat is 210 lbs.
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| Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:49 pm |
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Xpress89
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:22 pm Posts: 121
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Copperhead are alot more expensive... I have heard some good things about dixie, i just wanted some more input from some ppl.
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| Fri Jul 27, 2012 7:34 am |
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lawrencemb
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm Posts: 26
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Ben from Dixie just called me this morning and my 23hp Dixie is on its way
_________________ 1448 grizzly powered by a Dixie 23hp
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| Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:05 pm |
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Xpress89
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:22 pm Posts: 121
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Lawrencemb let me know how you like it.
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| Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:36 pm |
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lawrencemb
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm Posts: 26
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
i will. and i hope to post some videos also.
_________________ 1448 grizzly powered by a Dixie 23hp
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| Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:34 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
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| Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:05 pm |
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biggook6
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Joined: Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:04 pm Posts: 72
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
_________________ Ain't nothing light about the light infantry -
1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead
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| Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:35 pm |
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Xpress89
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:22 pm Posts: 121
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
how long have you been running your motor Swampthing.
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| Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:25 am |
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SwampThing07
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Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
About two months. Won't be for awhile now though, put a hole in the boat today
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| Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:14 pm |
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Xpress89
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:22 pm Posts: 121
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
So you would reccomend one? No probems out of it yet??
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| Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:34 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Yes I would. Only problem I had was a fluke not because of bad quality
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| Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:52 pm |
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Xpress89
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:22 pm Posts: 121
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Im really serious about getting the 23 hp. But just want to make sure its worth it bc i have a 25 yamaha 2 stroke now thats great running but want to go skinny.
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| Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:00 pm |
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Swamp Star
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:40 pm Posts: 246 Location: Central GA
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
I have had my 21hp Dixie since Ben started building motors. I have beat the hell out of it and never once had a problem. Mine is on a 1648 Grizzly Tracker and it is a awsome combo. Were about to do some experimenting with mine, carb and duels, also swaping to the new aluminum frame and tilt. It would run 25mph with me deep cycle batt, and 5 gallons of gas. Hopeing to see high 20's or low 30's with the new set up.
I would highly recommed a Dixie to anyone looking for a well built affordable motor.
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| Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:51 pm |
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nabes
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:19 am Posts: 60 Location: Kansas
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
_________________ #willetcustom 2048, GTR 37EFI
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| Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:40 am |
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Pete
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Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:10 pm Posts: 25
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Rojo don't have much to say...my guess is he was never considering a Dixie.
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| Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:52 am |
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SwampThing07
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Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
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| Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:48 pm |
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Swamp Star
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Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:40 pm Posts: 246 Location: Central GA
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
I love mine. Its one tuff bastard and my motor would push it around 25mph when it was stock. Im ready to get everything done and she what it will do.
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| Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:58 pm |
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lawrencemb
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm Posts: 26
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Fed Ex tracking says my 23hp with hydraulic trim will be at my house tomorrow. And it's going on my 1448 grizzly . If you haven't spoke with Ben at Dixie you should super nice guy very helpful. ( sounds like rojo might have a hard on for a copperhead lol) I looked at copper heads you tube videos and they are not that impressive and besides that looks like the biggest motor they offer is a 18hp and they cost more where Dixie offers the 23 and 35hp. I haven't ran mine yet but I'm not worried. Will post pics just as soon as I get it mounted on the boat .
_________________ 1448 grizzly powered by a Dixie 23hp
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| Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:07 pm |
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Xpress89
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Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:22 pm Posts: 121
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Looking forward to pics and how u like it thanks fellas
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| Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:48 pm |
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Swamp Star
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:40 pm Posts: 246 Location: Central GA
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Your gonna have one fast boat with that motor and a 1448.
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lawrencemb
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm Posts: 26
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Picked my motor up from FedEx this morning and it looks freaking awsome. Ben and the guys at Dixie hats off to you guys outstanding !!!
_________________ 1448 grizzly powered by a Dixie 23hp
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cb5331
MMT Super Elite Member
Joined: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:10 pm Posts: 16915 Location: Rowlett, TX
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
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diceman
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Joined: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:13 pm Posts: 409 Location: ct
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
_________________ Life is like rolling the Dice
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lawrencemb
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Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm Posts: 26
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
whats your story cb
_________________ 1448 grizzly powered by a Dixie 23hp
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Swamp Star
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:40 pm Posts: 246 Location: Central GA
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
He is butt hurt about something
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lawrencemb
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Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm Posts: 26
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
hey swamp star what are you using to suport you motor when going down the hwy??
_________________ 1448 grizzly powered by a Dixie 23hp
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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 Dixie 23 Hp
I trim mine almost all the way down and then strap the shaft to the bottom of the trailer with the motor turned
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Swamp Star
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:40 pm Posts: 246 Location: Central GA
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
I trim mine about half way up and strap across the motor to the handles on back of my boat. It keeps it from turning and bouncing.
_________________ Prodigy 2066 Center Console dual rig with GTR XD L3 Deltas
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lawrencemb
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm Posts: 26
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
I ended up building a brace out of angle iron and square tubing
_________________ 1448 grizzly powered by a Dixie 23hp
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lawrencemb
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Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:12 pm Posts: 26
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Finally got to run my Dixie today and it's pretty damn sweet matter of fact it kicks ass
_________________ 1448 grizzly powered by a Dixie 23hp
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BamaDuckHunt'R
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Joined: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:23 pm Posts: 35 Location: Central, Alabama
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
I also built a support bar for my Dixie 23 to reduce the bounce while trailering it. Works great! Really helps protect your transom for damage over time.
_________________ 23 HP Dixie MM w/Mikuni carb chasing a 1542 Tracker
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Fowlweather80
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Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:03 pm Posts: 899 Location: Cent. FLA or Hell cause im surrounded by liberals
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 Re: Dixie 23 Hp
Just got my DIXIE 23HP dialed in, that machine is awesome! I would recommend one to anyone.
_________________ [i]funny how people are big and loud behind a lil box 2015 16/50 DiamondBack dragging a MB 37 EFI/ HDRrrrraaah! with Cuda Kit
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