2023 Gatortail “Redfish” series gtr40xd review/walk around

[@lanceevans4053]

Very nice ride, I’m really having a hard time deciding which one

[@joshohoro]

what ya looking at?

[@lanceevans4053]

@@joshohoro I really like the gatortrax so far but still looking

[@Donnie-u6k]

Alabama baby! Mobile Al here. Bought my Express boat from L&M

[@joshohoro]

they were super easy to deal with and tossed in a couple extra drain plugs and dock lines before i left. will definitely be going back if i get another boat

[@thomasdantin9103]

Move your trim pin up to the top hole. Me as well as multiple other people have noticed we gain a few more rpm at WOT which equates to more hp from being higher in the power band. The major plus to moving the trim pin to the top hole is that when you mount your trailering bracket your motor will be noticeably higher and you’ll have a lot more clearance from impacts when trailering

[@joshohoro]

appreciate the advice! i’ll give it a try i was looking at the pins the other day wondering if moving it would make any difference this is my first mud motor so any tips are welcomed for sure

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Always wondered, how those motors handle 100% Ocean water, as far as maintenance etc.

[@joshohoro]

i know there’s a couple fishing guides down in florida who use them in all saltwater. i’ve taken mine a few times down to the beach but i cleaned everything really well afterwards.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@joshohoro well of course. Looking to hear about long time use. I'm in Jacksonville, FL there is no freshwater here where I fish.

[@joshohoro]

@@CaptDavesSportfishing look up salty stash charters. he runs redfish guides out of one of these in the crystal river area. i think gator tails youtube page had a interview of him talking about it and running it actually.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

@@joshohoro yeah seen him, I'll ask him about it, THX

[@FranksDIY]

Nice boat.looks real solid and safe

[@jasonscott5932]

Would you mind telling me the total length from trailer hitch to prop? Trying to figure out if this model will fit in garage. I can’t find that info. Thanks.

[@joshohoro]

hey man i pulled a tape measure and it’s between 26-27 foot from the hitch to the prop

[@jefflovesdogs9973]

How much does it draft? Can you get in 6 inches of water with it???

[@joshohoro]

@@jefflovesdogs9973 depending on weight placement 6 inches is nothing i can put around with the motor trimmed up no problem.

[@jefflovesdogs9973]

Awesome!

[@SpearingWithSlurpey]

Clean rig!

[@dholler80]

Nice boat. Love it.

[@johnnyclark3633]

Nice! Would you rather have the regular seat or a lean post style?

[@joshohoro]

i think i would rather have the leave post i stand up most of the time while driving

[@bobbellow5502]

Put a short pedestal on that back seat to sit higher. No need for leaning post

[@chrisbaeppler3873]

How dry is that boat in chop?

[@joshohoro]

pretty dry behind the console. i posted another update video and you can see some footage at the end of me hitting some speed boat wake and it not really splashing a whole lot

[@sonofafisherman743]

Man nice boat what is your top speed on it ?

[@joshohoro]

hit 32 with me and fishing gear but i usually cruise around 25-26

[@sonofafisherman743]

Ok cool thanks ya that’s cruising pretty good 👍@@joshohoro

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Nice set up. What gauge aluminum are these made of?

[@joshohoro]

1/8 i think

[@HowardHayes-x7x]

What boat did you have the 300 on

[@nathanripley3023]

How tall is the poling platform? Curious if it will go through garage door.

[@eduardojacobo1623]

How much you pay for it

[@joshohoro]

about 34k

[@fencerider1492]

Beautiful boat sir, how many inches will your boat float in? And what's the empty weight? Im looking for a boat to go gigging flounder and drum. Im in South Texas.

[@joshohoro]

it will float shallower than the trolling motor will pull it. maybe 6 or so inches. had it in less than that running the big motor pushing through mud. i rigged lights in the front i need to post an update video

[@fencerider1492]

@@joshohoro awesome, thx for the reply and sub'd