Joined
·
23 Posts
I HAVE A 16 FOOT JOHN BOAT. I WANT TO BUY A MUDBUDDY MOTOR. WHAT TYPE SHOULD I GET. WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS.
WHAT TYPE OF MUDBUDDY
1 - 8 of 8 Posts
Joined
·
432 Posts
If you want a shorttail get the biggest the boat and you can afford. Pros of a shorttail are the flexability of having a motor that can go where any outboard can go and go where no outboard can go. The con is the load carrying ability of the shorttails and the noise(which does not bother me) My buddys say it sounds like a black hawk helicopter coming down the lake :getdown:
Joined
·
383 Posts
What is the bottom width and transom height of your boat? That will make a difference.
Joined
·
23 Posts
42 INCHES IN LENGTH ON THE BOTTOM AND 46 ON TOP. AND STANDS 1 1/2 FOOT TALL
Joined
·
1,604 Posts
Right off the top of my head I would say a 23 HP Vanguard Sport Hyper on a 1642. It will propel it nicely. Talk to MudBuddy for confirmation. You might be able to go with a higher HP model but now weight is a possible consideration with 18" sides and 42" width.
What kind of water you looking to ply? Big water, shallow, muddy, weedy, etc. ?
What kind of water you looking to ply? Big water, shallow, muddy, weedy, etc. ?
Joined
·
383 Posts
A 23 Van Hyper would be a sweet set up. It will run pretty quick on that hull. Even a 14 Van Hyper would push that boat well. If you get a long tail, you'll prolly want to upgrade to a 25 Kohler or 27 Kawasaki to keep some of the speed and torque.
It sounds like you don't need the high transom model. I would recommend storing your gas tank towards the front of the boat too.
Pros/Cons: Hypers (or any brand's short shaft model) are a lot faster than a long tail. The prop is a surface piercing blade and can run in shallower water. It will also turn tighter since the turn radius is tighter, and thus you won't need to stand and physically work the shaft as hard as you would with the long shaft. The only real benefit of a long tail is that it will allow you to work the muck behind the boat better. For instance, when you are about to leave (from a dead stop) a spot that is thick, you can wallow out a good hole in the grass to free up some room to spin up your prop. You can also turn the boat at a dead stand still, just by oaring the tail. Kinda hard to explain, but you should try out both if you can. Another pro to a long tail is that you can prolly find a good one used since many people are buying short shafts. As long as you treat them right, they will last a lONG time. These are lawn mower engines. So I wouldn't be afraid at all to buy a used one.
It sounds like you don't need the high transom model. I would recommend storing your gas tank towards the front of the boat too.
Pros/Cons: Hypers (or any brand's short shaft model) are a lot faster than a long tail. The prop is a surface piercing blade and can run in shallower water. It will also turn tighter since the turn radius is tighter, and thus you won't need to stand and physically work the shaft as hard as you would with the long shaft. The only real benefit of a long tail is that it will allow you to work the muck behind the boat better. For instance, when you are about to leave (from a dead stop) a spot that is thick, you can wallow out a good hole in the grass to free up some room to spin up your prop. You can also turn the boat at a dead stand still, just by oaring the tail. Kinda hard to explain, but you should try out both if you can. Another pro to a long tail is that you can prolly find a good one used since many people are buying short shafts. As long as you treat them right, they will last a lONG time. These are lawn mower engines. So I wouldn't be afraid at all to buy a used one.
Joined
·
25 Posts
I agree with Evil McNastyEvil_McNasty said:
sometime the shorttail works for you and sometimes a longtail will work but it will be up to where you are going to be using the motor.
the pro-drive and gator-tail have a reverse on them that will help out a lot too. it would be in your best interest to check all out before you pay the bundle that these motors cost. like the man said they are lawn mower motor and they are pretty tough and since the newer and bigger hp are coming out 25hp and 27hp with reverse will be selling soon with the guys upgrading to 32hp and then next year the same thing when they upgrade to 36hp. so don't jump in and get in a hurry study them and see what will work on your boat best and in your hunting area.
Good Luck this duck season!
Joined
·
164 Posts
If you're only considering Mud Buddy, I think you should go with the 23 hp Sport. Maybe after they produce the kit for the 23 you can hop it up to 30 hp (Not sure what the hopped 23 is, but I for some reason remember it being around 30hp). With the weight saving of the 23 it should help your rig a lot. Good luck in you search.
1 - 8 of 8 Posts
