Mud Boats and Motors

[TX - Gunner]

Gentlemen: I would like to hear from y'all on the types of mud boat hulls and motors that you use! And if you would please include pros or cons or any other helpful information and pictures of your boats - also include types of blinds, and other accessories that you have! THANKS!

[Michael Reed]

I don't own a big boat but I do have a 14ft Layout boat w/6.5 beavertail...

It's perfect for hauling a lot of dekes w/ gear and it's not too big for the days you don't have a boat launch. As for Aluminum boats, all I can tell ya is; make sure you get an All Welded Hull for Durability! Because if you need a mudmotor, chances are you're going to be in some tuff terrain!

Here is my boat w/ Motor:

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/6560/broncoandboatsetup005zy7.png


Here it is with the blind I built for it:

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/3568/finishedproduct3bv5.png

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8778/finishedproduct2ob8.png

[Bishop]

I run a Pro-Drive boat and motor, drives like an outboard handles shallows as good as a longtail...............I would not change a thing about my set-up..............Its an 18' boat with a 32hp motor.............




http://www.hunt101.com/img/506354-big.jpg

[Vizsla Hunt Dog]

Here are a few pictures of my 16x50 Gator Trax with a 35hp Mud Buddy Sport.

Pre-Blind
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/541/medium/GT_16x50_.JPG

Post-Blind
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/550/medium/Blind_Up.JPG

So far I am rather impressed with the boat and motor. The motor has some scoot yet I have really to test it under load. The boat handles well, corners like a champ and I am really looking forward to getting it into some shallow water to see what it can do.

[Greenhead Smacker]

Y'all boys sure do play a lot nicer than some of the other forums i've seen this question posted on.

[Dwayne Padgett]

Greenhead Smacker, Your right, some of those other forum get down right crazy. Look around at all options and models and make the best choice for you and your needs!:D



Here's mine a 1644 Gatortrax with a 35 Hyper

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/Duckman4ever/100_0480.jpg