swamp runner mud motor review pros and cons the good and the bad and are they worth it?
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@truckerray75334 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity & the pleasure to ride in the Thais Long Tail boats over there in Thailand when i was in the military. The Thais used. . . . . & i kid you not. . . . V-6 & V- 8 Chevy/Ford engines for their powerplants. And these boats are fast as all can be!!! Thankya young man for sharing this video. Lookin forward to seeing your boat iut on the water. Take care & God Bless.
@jarrodanstine60744 жыл бұрын
Thanks for turning it around, i was sure beginning to scratch my head a little
@ajwilson6054 жыл бұрын
Modify the engine mount and place the engine more forward of the pivot. It will add weight on the engine end of the drive and it'll be a lot easier to maneuver along with being easier on your back. The Thais run 1.5 liter diesels(HEAVY!) in their longtail tour boats. It's all a matter of balancing the engine and shaft over the pivot.
@JTgatoring4 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👌 Look forward to some video of you putting it to the test!
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
Jtgatoring! Are you serious! I can't believe you r comment ing on my video dude I based my whole boat on your set up this is awesome!
@JTgatoring4 жыл бұрын
@@jordanbrooks4127 Yes sir! I'm always looking for a good longtail video 👍 keep em coming YT Bass!
@taylorwright78244 жыл бұрын
This review really helped me out as well as give me a lot to think about.
@topdsm01384 жыл бұрын
Tip for your handle, use what is called a locking mountain bike grip. It's cheap and locks on with allen screws.
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea thanks!!
@MrDavidelliottjr3 жыл бұрын
It idles. It just doesn't have a clutch to be in neutral. But that also gives more power to the prop being straight drive. Thinking about getting one and slapping a motor like yours on it. Maybe a 20 hp. Idk yet. Probably have the same boat you have
@BoogalooBoy4 жыл бұрын
That looks like a good mount to traverse the tight swamps/rivers of Northeastern North Carolina.
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
BoogalooBoy1776 yes great set up for any swamp or river!
@BoogalooBoy4 жыл бұрын
@@jordanbrooks4127 I used to have a baja 200cc mini bike, if i could fiddle with the engine on that, i could do this.
@kennyhaworth96063 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@jeffccr36203 жыл бұрын
Jordan did you use the large kit with the 16hp duromax and would you recommend it for a 12 ft boat
@sethmorton85394 жыл бұрын
I’m looking for one but can you take this on Mississippi River
@lauramater62810 ай бұрын
I want one I'm sick of the high cost of the motors around here and maintaining them. The predators engines are simple and tough.
@kylekarwowski26423 жыл бұрын
How would one of these do in rapids? I have always wondered. I hunt/fish a variety of water up here in da UP of Michigan. I duck hunt in muck that is like going through wet concrete, also fish for salmon/steelhead in shallow rivers with lots of rapids. I was thinking of building a jet jon for a while but it would clog in the muck. Wondering if you could run fast rivers with a set-up like this or if the tail would pop out of the water.
@jordanbrooks41273 жыл бұрын
Kyle Karwowski I think a rig like this would be your best bet!
@pedrobrando46064 жыл бұрын
I would hook up the kill switch,20mph is fast for a 14ft jonboat.
@MrDavidelliottjr3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 snowflake
@tannermorton986 Жыл бұрын
Snowflake. You mean guy who doesnt want a boat running off by itself to kill someone else or destroy their property
@MudFoot28 Жыл бұрын
Does it drink gas pretty fast? Noticed you got a gas can in the boat
@hunterhaynes48043 жыл бұрын
Did you put your 18hp on a 8-16hp kit? I’m about to order one an didn’t know if it work I’ve got the same motor
@SC-dw3jz4 жыл бұрын
There's a learning curve but once you learn it they'll take you anywhere and there's no such thing as getting stuck (unless it's a sand bar)
@mazopp80413 жыл бұрын
put a little shoe-goo in the foam handle and glue it in !
@lezamlezam41814 жыл бұрын
Amigo muy bien su pque peque quiero hacer uno pero no se cuanto mide de largo el tubo y el largo de la aspa. Si me puedes ayudar con esod daticos
@cycl0nnus3 жыл бұрын
pretty cool! hows it holding up? btw, whats the thrust on that minnkota?
@jordanbrooks41273 жыл бұрын
32lb it pulls it great!!! And thanks she holding up great!!
@tazmun4 жыл бұрын
You said 16 HP how does that compare power-wise or maybe I should say output wise to a regular outboard of a 16 horsepower class? I'm also wondering about RPM and the output because small engines of the type you have there I don't believe are known for being good for very high RPM. The small engine goes to what 3000-4000 Max probably but a Yamaha or Honda Outboard crank up pretty high maybe five six thousand or more. Obviously you could run away from those guys in the mud but can you keep up with them in Open Water
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure on exact specs but I anit going to lie there pretty slow compared to an outboard lol open water outboard would smoke me no doubt but like you said I can go where an outboard wouldn't even move lol
@jason898427 күн бұрын
Little late on the comment but supposed to glue that handle on so it doesn’t slide
@isabelobocogjr78882 жыл бұрын
Bro, I need the brackets, the shaft and the whole thing that converts that engine to be an outboard. I have a motor, but I want it converted to an outboard. Bro help, where can I get the kit.
@clayton2033 жыл бұрын
I don’t see it no louder that someone coming up through flooded timber with a regular outboard,,and every time they go across a log ,,the exhaust blows up out of the water,,actually not as loud In my opinion,,cause you would b idling,,,and someone coming up through there with an outboard would b gunning to get across logs and blowing the exhaust out of the water,,,so your good man,,,and besides that if your where the ducks want to b they will come back,,,they are stupid that way,,,always go where the ducks want to b,,that way you wont b second guessing yourself
@jordanbrooks41273 жыл бұрын
Tom Jones hell yea you right for real!!!!
@glenbaker53114 жыл бұрын
Nice review,, are they any kits out there that's not so long,, keep safe,, gb
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
As fair as the swamp runner brand there all long but I'm sure there are some different ones out there that are!!
@glenbaker53114 жыл бұрын
@@jordanbrooks4127 Thxs,, I have a 650 Suzuki motorcycle I got 7 years ago,,, it's not that heavy, the bikes beat up realgood, I think if I could harnness it to a stand it would work,,, stay warm, gb
@wu37054 жыл бұрын
I don't know why someone couldn't put some lead weights inside their handle or clamp some on the outside of their handle to balance it out somewhat. I think you could do it in a way that it would hardly be noticeable especially with matching paint. I have other ideas how to make it better but I would want copyright benefits...maybe the owners will contact me ;)
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
W U that’s not a bad idea I’d like to see that!
@wu37054 жыл бұрын
@@jordanbrooks4127 I don't know how I ended up here, but I enjoyed your video all the same! I enjoy boating and all things engines. I tinker with go-karts and these clone engines. LOL, I could take the governor out, put a billet rod and racing cam and billet flywheel in that thing, and aftermarket exhaust and open up the carb and bigger valves and shave the head and make that little darling really make some waves!!! it would just make more noise!!! But it would sure go a lot faster!!! But then I don't know what the RPM range your prop is tuned for, may have to go with something a little bigger and more pitch!!! Thanks for the video!
@tylerrickenbaker90944 жыл бұрын
What size swamp runner kit is that and how much did it cost
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
Tyler Rickenbaker it’s the medium kit and 499
@900stx74 жыл бұрын
Can't you just lift the prop out the water for neutral when running ?
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
900 STX yes you can do that !
@coopzcustomz693 Жыл бұрын
Why not just make a locking system on your bracket instead of a tie-down like that? I get it's easy but just a thought. That is, if you even have this anymore lol.
@homergarcia53604 жыл бұрын
Will salt water kill the shaft or props
@TrapperAaron4 жыл бұрын
Yes it will none of it is marine grade anything honestly the only quality part of the rig is the static coupling from motor to shaft. Its a nicely machined peice of steel. Also the rig i worked on used grub screws that sit in keyway of motor in place of an actual keyway and shear key type assy. Seeing as there is absolutely no shock absorbing design to this prop/shaft setup i assume the grub screws are their version of a shear key. Better than detonating a motor everytime u hit a log. Honestly if u have access to even a neigbors shed w some very basic metal forming tools. You can easily fab up a rig better than this for same price.
@JediFire084 жыл бұрын
The prop is aluminum and made to be the weak link in the system. They sell the props cheap so you can pick up a couple and change on the water. They also offer a stainless shaft
@ronnie9186443 жыл бұрын
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@noahguillory8412 жыл бұрын
You shouldn’t have to worry about duck hunting. Ducks won’t spook like that, gatortails and pro drives just idle in and the ducks don’t care I’ve done it many times
@REVIEW_JUJUR4 жыл бұрын
*$800 is expensive... in my country that setup only cost $200-250 with GX390 clone 13HP motor.*
@russellclement20584 жыл бұрын
where I live to ,, but a days salary is only $10
@hendrilasjaya3 жыл бұрын
On
@cmitchell8613 жыл бұрын
Is that the 100 inch shaft or 85?
@jeremybahm21633 жыл бұрын
The ducks come back I don't worry about that
@crayelazlo51132 жыл бұрын
It's so back heavy cause you mounted the motor on backwards. Not even playing.
@stonypointer3 жыл бұрын
How much is the swamp runner mud motor kit..thx
@jordanbrooks41273 жыл бұрын
stonypointer 500 for kit and depends on motor I paid 300 for mine
@stonypointer3 жыл бұрын
YT Bass thank you sir
@GeorgiaRidgerunner4 жыл бұрын
you said that motor setup set back about 800 thats entirely too much money for that sorry was considering one these but now im not
@jordanbrooks41274 жыл бұрын
georgiaridgerunner 79 yea all boat motors are expensive
@GeorgiaRidgerunner4 жыл бұрын
@@jordanbrooks4127 yes they are overly expensive so much so that im considering selling my boat
@michaelelynch1704 жыл бұрын
Put one round of duct tape on the bar then beat the handle on there and will not come off. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6O8Xqxmg896gdk