Putting my New Boat (GatorTail) to the Test!

We went take my new GatorTail boat out for a test run and it did not disappoint! Drake and Tara got to get a little taste on how it feels to drive through some thick vegetation and mud. #datlouisianalife #datlouisianalife_ #gatortail

[@stevehenderson2571]

Binge watching for 2 days & counting. Wholesome family fun in Mother Natures Home. You guys rock.

[@joeydupre6153]

Tara is a trouper. My wife wouldn't have been so chill riding through a rain shower!

[@darrenh5665]

Awesome boat Keith, a great investment. 👍🏻

[@noorhassan14911]

Peter brought me here , good work Guys

[@brandonlewis5135]

thank you

[@sistaslab3159]

Wow that's an awesome motor

[@datlouisianalife]

Thank you! ❤️

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Awesome video with the crew and great boat.

[@datlouisianalife]

I have a great crew! Thank you!

[@veiledallegory]

He’s driving a boat for the first time? When I was his age me and my little brother were out on the boat by ourselves! Of course times are different now!

[@perrypresley9630]

It was a good time- it is nice how you interact with your son

[@dirtroadscholar]

Cool mini adventures! I too am always trying to get into some of those and see where it goes. Fun videos.

[@jimbograves1576]

The "music" fit perfect for this video. Enjoyed it, thanks.

[@datlouisianalife]

I really appreciate you saying that. I spend more time trying to fit the music to the videos then you know. You made my night! 🐸

[@fxpestoperator5527]

This video was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

That was awesome!

[@KoenAckman]

Hell yeah, I trust mine a lot, I never have second thoughts while heading into something, I always bring a push pole though, you never know 😂

[@datlouisianalife]

So far it has been a beast. It definitely goes everywhere that I want to go. 🐊

[@oxyfee6486]

Looking like some serious fun, thanks for the awesome tour.👍

[@datlouisianalife]

It always a blast when I get to have my crew come out and play with me. Thanks buddy! 🐸

[@youroutdoors5453]

That looks like fun, glad y'all didn't get stuck, hell you can't get stuck with boat....great video.

[@datlouisianalife]

I'm sure I could find a way to get it stuck but I will have to go somewhere else to find some thicker mud😂

[@youroutdoors5453]

That would make a great video, see what it takes to get one stuck. Looking forward to watching that one.

[@kennlw5]

Beautiful boat Sir 😊

[@doittoday1]

Yall living your best life😊

[@ThePentUpAngler]

Quite a good purchase!! Enjoyed that video. Drake is mastering every outdoor skill imaginable. So good for a young kid. Well done!!! Keep enjoying and thanks for sharing ! Cheers.

[@datlouisianalife]

No regrets so far with the new ride. Drake was definitely enjoying driving the boat and he handled it like a pro. I'm blessed that he enjoys doing all the outdoor activities with us and getting to experience a lot of things most kids his age don't get to see and do. Thanks buddy! I hope to see one of your videos soon! Take care.

[@robmetcalfe8902]

Great boat

[@warrenbarron7764]

Thank YOU for Sharing this 🙏🙏🙏

[@kerkleblanc7690]

Outstanding, thanks

[@joerockme7485]

VERY COOL VIDEO, GOOD JOB ,,,,,ENJOY !👍😎

[@nathanurick8320]

Oh man this is awesome

[@Marsh-Mechanic]

Congrats on a great looking rig man! Y’all gonna get a lot of use out of that!

[@datlouisianalife]

Thanks buddy! We been in that boat almost every day since we got it. 😂

[@jwfinley7808]

Now lets have a beer

[@larrycresse753]

Having fun O yeah guys

[@tonybenoit6593]

Hey man I grew up in Lakefield. I’m out there almost every weekend. I have a 9 hp go devil and I’ll tell you what it’s thick back there and you’re gator tail makes it look like nothing. And good job to your son I’m driving he did amazing.

[@Jaiden0837]

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[@datlouisianalife]

We go play around Lake Fields and Lake Long a good bit. Beautiful area around there. It's definitely thick back there with grass. That 40 gatortail does really well in just about anything. My son loves driving it and I really enjoy watching him do it. Thanks buddy! Maybe we will cross paths out there one day. 🍻

[@kenw305]

Love the drone footage

[@datlouisianalife]

Thank you!

[@bobbyblair1084]

Man I like that boat & motor.

[@datlouisianalife]

So far it's been my best purchase. I've been pretty tough on it since I got it and it hasn't let me down. 🐊

[@markm1984]

Great job,great boat,im stuck in California but would rather be in the Swamp in Louisiana, have a blessed evening, always in my prayers, love you

[@datlouisianalife]

Thanks buddy! Take care over there in California. 🐊

[@markm1984]

I will I'm blessed and live on a sailboat, you 🙏 tooooooooo, love you 😊

[@dylanboudreaux9174]

Right there in my backyard. Gonna have to meet up one day back there and go cruise in the boats. Always back there when I’m on my weeks off

[@datlouisianalife]

We were out there yesterday evening playing around.

[@karlrockvoan1587]

Nice rig , ya can go almost anywhere there’s water b, miss my rig , sold my mud buddy engine switched to a 4 stroke Yammy , reason why because we ain’t got no ducks where I used to hunt anymore , so might as well fish 3-4 times a week now that I’m retired , really enjoy ya videos , lov ya area as well keep them videos coming and thanks again for sharing

[@datlouisianalife]

I don't do a whole lot of hunting anymore. I might would consider getting more into hunting if my son really wants to. We do plenty of fishing though. I sure hope I can do as much fishing as you when I retire. Sounds like you living it up! Thanks buddy! 🎣

[@joebethune5330]

My buddy runs one of these up on the Connecticut River in VT, water fowling

[@stevieray3330]

Makes me wanna move to LA.

[@derick2986]

Cant wait to get my next boat. I got a 19 foot center console fiberglass boat right now but im switching back to aluminum with a tiller handle.

[@datlouisianalife]

I actually have a 19 foot G3 and I never use it. We always take the GatorTail tiller handle.

[@derick2986]

@datlouisianalife I fish in Bay st louis and stay in the marsh and pearl river. I'm looking to get a 15 foot with a tiller handle.

[@datlouisianalife]

@@derick2986 I highly recommend a GatorTail motor if like fishing shallow marsh. I really like mine.

[@derick2986]

@@datlouisianalife they have crossed my mind. I really like your setup

[@randallcobb4282]

What length is this boat? Very nice rig

[@davidbabin387]

Many more people, here in South Louisiana, are going to those Go-Devils! It's got to be a dream for duck hunters, and fishing those shallow ponds with lots of grass. Whatever they cost, they are worth it. Congrats on your new rig. Looking good. Be safe, and God bless you and the family!

[@datlouisianalife]

It definitely worth it considering how much we out there in the shallow marshes. I've owned a couple of mud motors in the past but it's first time I got the full set up. Loving it so far. Thanks buddy! Take care.🐊

[@5luisno24]

Qué chido!!

[@33736]

I just found your channel, and I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures! Your boat is awesome as well. What are the specs on it? I’m in the market and I love the size of yours.

[@datlouisianalife]

Thanks a lot buddy! The haul is 18x48 with a 40 gatortail. So far it's been great!

[@michaelmello9510]

Nice 🤙

[@55bayou]

love the new boat its bad a%% in dat grass

[@datlouisianalife]

I'm sure it's capable of much more but that's more than enough for me. Thanks buddy!

[@davidbaird6147]

What kind of motor do you use to keep from being fauled out?

[@rilijn]

Californian here. I didn’t even know this kind of water existed. Crazy shit man. Is this mostly duck hunting or is there decent fishing, too? Or is this just for fun and cruising? Looks hella fun!

[@datlouisianalife]

Good fishing and hunting in those areas

[@davidasimkosr4641]

Great test ride, how many HP is the motor ???

[@datlouisianalife]

It's a 40hp

[@TheAlbinoBuck]

What size motor you bought. Lake fields looks choked up.

[@datlouisianalife]

It's a 40hp. Lake Fields literally looks like a field. 😂

[@davd2314]

Looks good. You trade the old one in or added that to the fleet?

[@datlouisianalife]

I'm gonna be selling my other one soon.

[@terrystyborski2066]

Man that miss Tara is so fine dud you are so lucky she is a keepe= for sure she is the super model for the bayou

[@davidraines1380]

Brother that looked like some serious fun. There ain’t no duck or red fish safe around you

[@datlouisianalife]

The ducks might have a chance but reds are definitely in trouble 😂. I don't go hunting near as much as I use to. Thanks buddy!

[@robertgoczoll2903]

What size boat did you buy? Love the rig!

[@datlouisianalife]

Thanks buddy! It's a 1848 with a 40 HP GatorTail. 🐊

[@paulwalker6339]

I had at one time a mud buddy long tail on a 14 foot flat. That long tail would work you to death. I miss it though. My wife asked me the other day when are you going to get another mud boat? I think this is the video to show her 😂

[@datlouisianalife]

I had a prodrive for 20 years and now have a GatorTail for around 3 years. I have no complaints about either one. I do prefer the GatorTail. You can't go wrong if you get any of the new mud motors out there. Take care!🐊

[@user-ll4gx9bw6u]

How do you keep from getting stuck out there. Long swim back, lol

[@datlouisianalife]

Haven't got stuck yet! I'm sure it will happen sooner or later 🤣

[@user-mn6lx4mc8k]

How many feet long is yur new boat ??

[@scottplymesser1314]

What is the make and model of Drone are you using. How does it do with wind.

[@datlouisianalife]

It's a DJI mini 3 pro. It does pretty good in the wind. It will let you know when the wind gets to bad.

[@LouisianaThibodeaux]

Im looking for a redfish boat in the marsh. Skiff or gator tail?

[@datlouisianalife]

I'm a fan of a flat bottom aluminum haul for the marsh. I really like the one I have now. GatorTail extreme 1848

[@normanhebert2388]

Where ever thay pass there is a trail

[@normanhebert2388]

These thing tear up the ever glades not air boats

[@Showmethefish]

What kind of drone do you have

[@datlouisianalife]

Hi! Alot of people have asked that! Check out this affiliate link. It's the drone we use and we love it! amzn.to/3P5v9R3

[@joeyguidry1231]

Where y'all from? South Lafourche here in Galliano

[@datlouisianalife]

We live by Houma.

[@martinsteflik1329]

Any idea of your top speed with the 40hp motor?

[@datlouisianalife]

I got 33 mph out of it.

[@boashna]

Tow boat USA will have a hard attack watching this lake // How do you know where water ends and land starts going 30mph. does depth finder work in that kind of water?

[@datlouisianalife]

I don't have a depth finder. I know the area pretty well so I don't normally hit land. 🤣

[@kenpenry6597]

I would get lost

[@lindarose9402]

What an awesome ride ☺️ Linda from Missouri 👍🥰😊♥️

[@nathanurick8320]

How much does a boat like this cost?

[@datlouisianalife]

That rig cost me 16 grand. I bought it second hand. Brand new will run around 25 to 30 grand.

[@lylelejeune9569]

What body of water was this?

[@datlouisianalife]

Lake Fields

[@ToyotaPete]

👍 What brand engine is that how many cylinders, and how much horsepower ? I like it

[@datlouisianalife]

It's a 40hp GatorTail. The motor are basically just like a lawn mower engine. Air cooled 2 cylinder

[@user-ty1vq4op9d]

Hello.sir what kind of you use??how much?

[@datlouisianalife]

It's a GatorTail 1848 with a 40hp. A new rig like that will run close to 30 grand. Picked mine up used for 16.

[@larrygratz7695]

As a northerner I don't understand how you can run through all that grass and weeds without wrapping up the prop. There was another comment about that, must have been a Yankee also

[@datlouisianalife]

Those motors and props are designed to go through grass and mud. There are several different companies that make similar motors like that around our area. They are very popular due to how well they do in the marshes and swamps.

[@robertcampbell3900]

Mud motors are made for it. I luv mine!

[@datlouisianalife]

@@robertcampbell3900 I don't know what I would do if I didn't have one. I'm on the water several times a week. 🐊

[@AmericaProud]

I run my Mud Buddy in all kinds of nastiness in Northern MN. Now, the wild rice can get flexible and stringy and wrap up in the prop at lower speeds. But tilt the prop out of the water and give it a good burst of HP and it's all clear.

[@markcorley]

Why you couyons ain't wearing your life jackets?

[@datlouisianalife]

😶

[@kirkbourgeois2560]

1848?

[@datlouisianalife]

Sure is.

[@extreme4767]

lets watch me drive through grass........

[@datlouisianalife]

I was hoping to find a little more slop to play in to see what it was capable of. Maybe I can redeem myself. 🍺

[@russellweber4334]

What are the specs on that boat? That vanguard engine is a four stroke, how much horsepower does it put out? Here in Missouri there jetboats that are real handy on Ozark streams, I've had 1 since 1987. Your setup looks real handy and can haul ass pretty good.

[@datlouisianalife]

It's a GatorTail 40hp on an 1848 haul. It does great in the areas we have. Runs around 32 mph with a normal load.

[@russellweber4334]

@@datlouisianalife It probably does pretty decent on fuel. I had a 30' triple pontoon playbuoy supreme with a factory Suzuki race outboard, that runs stout, but goes thru a 100$ in gas in a day.