guys i have come across a 2004 MB Hyperdrive 29 Kawi they want $2500 for it this is all the information i have about the motor currently i would love to just outright buy a gator tail or a prodrive but that really isnt an option right now i know save save save but would this motor be a good buy? i run a 1652 modified v john boat with currently a 13hp scavenger mud motor with a honda motor and i just need more load carrying and speed i run alot of deep water and some harder mud flats not like you southern boys and your cake batter thick mud im up here in iowa i do alot of bow fishing and waterfowling i would also like to get a rock guard put on if i got it do they even make one for the mudbuddies? i know there customer service isnt the best but lets hear it on my 1652 what i want to do with it what about estimated speeds?

kurt

nevermind, i thought u were talking about a lt

Have the seller let you put it on your boat and take it for a spin.

i mean is the motor plagued with problems or is it getting old or those types of things

Not abad price, but I would see if seller would allow you to take it to a dealer and have it plugged into their computor. Kaw engines are fuel injected and have to be serviced once in awhile as far as fuel system, also check radiator have herd they develope leaks from vibration cracks. If props any good it should push your boat in the low Twentys.

its actually a prodrive dealler that has it so i would hope they would check it out but thanks for the advice on the things to check! anybody else have input on this motor?

If its at a prodrive dealer in IA, it must be at Illowa. They will prob help you put it on your boat so you can try it out. You already know its not the perfect set up, so why spend money on a maybe????????

cause used prodrives and gator tails are even harder to come by

I think thats why we are suggesting to test it on your hull to make sure you can be happy with it. Its seems like a good price but only you can be sure. Never heard of any serious issues. Parts are expensive and if I remember correctly they didn't have the torque of the air cooled engines. Either way there is a reason they are no longer used. It should be like night and day compaired to what you running now though.

thanks guys