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brickgw
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Joined: Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:15 pm
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 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive MM Brand: Gen 3 Pro-Drive - Stock
Horsepower: 36
Boat Brand: Lowe Husky Jon - Mod V
Boat Size: 1860
Boat Layout: Open
Speeds | Shallow Water: 24
Speeds | Deep Water: 22
Total Boat Load With Gear Etc: 4 people, beer cooler
Conditions Tested In: Calm, no current
Comments:
I'm going to keep updating this review as I make changes to the motor and hull. Eventually I'm going to add mods to it and get a mud hull. I also wanted to do a review for those who are interested in putting a mud motor on a big, ribbed jon boat.
The boat does alright with light hunt loads (2 or 3 hunters and 5 dozen decoys) but as the load increases it takes a long time to plane out. I think that putting this motor on a decent hull will help carry the load a little better. This rig isn't perfect but it definitely gets the job done and I'm happy with it. I will continue to update this as I make changes.
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brickgw
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive I added a gutted exhaust and ran it yesterday and got exactly what I expected. No real change in speed, 22 into the wind and 24 with the wind. Moderate chop on the water. Honestly I wouldn't have bothered posting but for the sake of accurate comparison for each step in the upgrade process I figured I would update it. Next step is head work when funds allow.
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Buzz Killington
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive Im getting similar speeds with my 1760
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PhilD
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Joined: Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:24 pm
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Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Nothern Canada
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive Good review for those of us the do not have acces to a true mud hull but lots of John's around. Would you happen to know the dead rise degree on that boat?
Thanks
Phil
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brickgw
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive
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brickgw
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive Finally got some head work done. Decked .030, P/P and a valve job.
The biggest thing I noticed was the improvement in idling both in and out of gear. I finally don't have to babysit the throttle at idle.
The next thing was the improvement in throttle response, especially in the 2500 rpm range. Give it gas and the fucker jumps up and goes! No more lag in the throttle.
With a worn prop and just me in the boat I GPS'd the ol barge at 24 to 25 in to the wind in deep water. I couldn't be happier with how its running now.
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brickgw
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive .
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JLACOUR
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Location: Lake Jackson, TX
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1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive Cool brick! You would be really tickled if you put that motor on a mud hull. But hey, if it works and u happy then stick with it!
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brickgw
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive
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baron von
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive nice rig
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that's going itch when it dries
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baron von
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive what RPMs are you turning at top speed?
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brickgw
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive 4300
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PhilD
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Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Nothern Canada
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Re: 1860 Husky Jon w/ 36hp Pro Drive
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