I BROKE my New Duck Boat

[@lousassle9655]

When your mechanic is using a crescent wrench and channel locks RUN!!!!

[@DuckGunChronicles]

😂😂 he really isn’t a mechanic

[@lousassle9655]

@@DuckGunChronicles well he's YOUR mechanic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Biden In Hiding very true lol

[@tvance111]

You may need to add some fluids/ oil to the lower unit/ down drive chain. It will eliminate rust and extend the life of that drive chain. I would suggest googling the owners manual and parts manual for that motor. It would help with the bearing, oil and any further concerns. Plus, might teach you something you're missing that could eventually be catastrophic for the motor. Good luck. Yet again, another honest and good video.

[@dingo3190]

Definitely get some gear oil for the lower! Also keep the aluminum prop just buy an extra and let it be the weak link.

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Alrighty, thanks for the heads up

[@marks5757]

Sorry to hear man. Hope it works out, and holds up for ya!

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Heck ya!

[@brysonhallman8692]

Get a mud buddy and excel boat package and you won’t be disappointed

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Sounds legit

[@lucasdodd2109]

If theres a plug in the bottom and seals all around to be water tight i would assume that it takes gear oil not only to lubricate the chain but that bearing as well. Id take it apart again clean the grease outta that bearing you just lathered up Teflon tape the plug and add gear lube. Cuz that would explain the water oil mixture you had coming out of the bottom. Best of luck!

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Thanks for the advice!

[@lucasdodd2109]

Anytime!

[@ampman3228]

At around 4:46....isn’t there a huge chunk out of that bearing? That looks like where your chunk of metal and those balls came from. I don’t think that shaft should have any play.... Once I saw short tail dead on the water....and how they didn’t work as well in real low water thick mud. I went to a long tail. I’m fine with getting there slow as long as I get there. We have only had one failure in 16 years. Grease wasn’t getting all the way through the shaft. It got hot, welded itself to the outer shaft and broke in two. I still consider that acceptable after the hrs of use on the motor.

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Hard to tell from the video. Ya I will prolly change it up next season

[@myronhigh3527]

Hopefully you are good to go!!!!👍🤗

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Ya

[@christophermcdonald3280]

Purchased used or new? If used I would definitely look into a manual..willing to bet that needs oil in the bottom end to lubricate the chain and gear drive system. If you puchased it new..you should've gone straight to the dealership with it.

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Purchased used that’s for the heads up

[@afatheroutdoors8824]

You don't want to use a stainless steel prop. Those kits are made to have cheap props so the prop breaks before it tears up other components of the motor. Also, I think you are supposed to put oil in the back to keep it from rusting up. That is why it has the drain plug in the back.

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Alright I’ll do that 👍

[@jacobjackson6337]

Dang that sucks I hope she runs good during big duck season also congrats on 10k

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Ya I hope so! Thanks 🤙. Now we do first too 20k 😈

[@chucksmith5002]

That narly piece of metal is part of the bearing cage that`s what holds the bearing in place . I have a Long Tail but I think it would be safe to say there should be some Gear Oil in that housing that`s why there is a gasket there to keep the oil in . Put some Gear oil in it let know how that`s working out .

[@tdmd19841]

What is your motor set up

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Terry Kellogg 22 hp mud skipper

[@TWHunt]

Best wishes man, I’ve been there and bought a lemon of a boat and motor. Stressful to say the least.

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Ha ya at least it’s good for KZbin videos 🤦‍♂️😭

[@Daronvines]

Replace that bearing and find where the other ball bearings came from

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Ya you’re right on that

[@brettrakestraw522]

I feel like you should be getting more rpm’s out of that engine. When you were squeezing the throttle, it didn’t sound like it was getting high rpm. I use to have one of those engines. Might need to look into another throttle handle or even tweak the current throttle assembly to get more power and speed out of it

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Ya I need a different throttle handle I just don’t know which one to go with

[@brettrakestraw522]

Duck Gun Chronicles what kind of throttle handle have you got? That’s a mudskipper right?

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Brett Rakestraw ya it’s the one that came with the short handle

[@FlyingVOutdoors]

Hopefully you have no more problems!

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Ya I hope so

[@breezyridgeranch]

Do a video on that white super duty in the background!

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Haha the ole Duck truck

[@herschelmiller]

Are planning on letting the beard grow all during season?? I think you should 😂

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Haha I did last season! My wife isn’t a fan 😂😂 but we’ll see what happens

[@cfoutdoors243]

Too bad she took a crap on ya already. Hopefully she will behave for the rest of the season. At least you didn't get stranded.

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Haha I hope so

[@MattTZew]

I would not recommend a stainless steel prop. If you got a big rock or stump you'll bend your shaft or skip those gears on the chain again. With the aluminum props you can keep a spare for $20 and change it out in less than 20 minutes.

[@brodiehynd3824]

Just my opinion. But I think I would grease that chain and leave the drain plug out. Water gonna get in no way around it. But if it drains out when not in use I think it would be best. Not to mention once you start hunting in the cold... freeze and bust then you s o l my friend.. love your channel bub. Rep the Hooiser state.

[@lousassle9655]

Actually you're supposed to drain it after EVERY use!!! These city slicker hunters have no mechanical abilities.

[@runninred89]

Need gear oil in the lower unit! 85 140

[@DuckGunChronicles]

It’s in the way 🤙

[@ksoutdoorsports]

Those mud motors are incredibly simple for what they do. American design baby!

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Ha ya they are

[@dirtysouthoutdoor2662]

Get a American surface drive you won’t be disappointed

[@DuckGunChronicles]

I’d love too

[@Big_Buck_Fever_]

dont forget your gear oil

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Ya I’ll add some

[@fail303]

Bearing is definitely out change it asap or you will wreck that shaft the prop is on and there should definitely be gear lube in there

[@lucasoliver1147]

Should be filled with gear fluid my man. I feel terrible, so sorry

[@DuckGunChronicles]

haha no worries man. I bought the rebuild kit today. It's gonna run smooth after that

[@nickboehm7667]

Quit dumping money into that thing, scrap it and buy the Backwater kit man. Sell some stuff and get the money together before big duck season starts

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Nick Boehm I won’t have it next year I promise 😂😂

[@charliesauls2845]

God loves you

[@TWHunt]

Can we have the full info on that motor so we know what NOT to buy?

[@aljohnson1191]

Sounds like they cut corners and didnt use locktite on those bolts and they vibrated out, also no grease in that bearing from the factory

[@travisdushek7566]

Get a pro drive

[@DuckGunChronicles]

I would love too.. if I had the money 😬

[@4lifeduckhunter]

Might wanna check out the copper heads too a little cheaper than pro drive and gator tail. Them mud skippers have nothing but problems man. used to have one and just ended up cutting my losses.