Prodrive or Mudbuddy. Any have experience with the two

I haven't a clue other than most of the guys I hear mention using them have either a Go-devil or a Pro-Drive.

I haven't been on this board long enough to know how MM dialogue works but on any other duck hunting website, it will hit 10 pages and possibly result in a meet-up for a throwdown.

Just will sit back and observe the OB's actions here.

Cajun.. it all depends on your needs and budget,
if you need to carry a load and have got a good distance to travel then look at 30+ horsepower surface drive. For light loads and "NO lillies"then a go devel will work. I have a allwelded skiff with a 18HP go devel and will be posting it on LA sportsman soon to sell its a great rig I just dont use it anymore . The sky is the limit on Prodrive rigs , also if you need to go over logs and stumps and stuff a pro drive wont
be as forgiving as a go devel. have fun

I know a guy with a gatortail, and that thing is BAD!!...........when he can keep it running.

Depends on what u want to do with it other than run thru the mud.

We have a prodrive. Its huge and heavy, good for mud/lillies/ and fishing. Just dont get it stuck.

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Lexington Elementary area fool

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That's where I'm about to move to.

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Born at St Francis a few years back.

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Just how few is a "a few"?

I've used them, both good motors. Go over to mudmotortalk.com and do some reading to see what would fit you the best. It depends on where you will be using it and what boat it'll be going on.

Make sure you go through a dealer that you feel will support you and is relatively close by

And be sure to check this one out before you decide. LINK

I personally have the old-school mudbuddy longtail and use a couple different surface drives on occasion. Considering an upgrade, but can't justify $6k+ to go a little faster.

Just remember that they all can break if not maintained, so it's hard to use that as a qualifier when reading other's posts.

*Lexington Alum checking in

Also check out Copper Head Manufacturing.

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$3895.00 – comes with standard with electric start and remote fuel.
Call for shipping quote to your zip code

The 18 HP Copperhead features a super rugged frame design but is still made of 100% aluminum.

We use the 18 HP Briggs Vanguard engine that comes with a 3 year commercial warranty from Briggs. Standard features include electric start and remote fuel hook-up.

The 18 HP weighs 135 pounds dry and is the lightest 18 HP on the market.

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Prefer the Go-Devil. More forgiving over logs as mentioned, and the longtail allows you to get the prop to water even when the hull itself is stuck in mud/grass. Can also use the tail as a pushpole to help move the boat from side-to-side, and as a brake in the mud when coming in fast to a dock or whatever.

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Dad?? Jk.. I'm 24. I went to Lakeshore Elementary, and graduated at OPHS. Not a northside breed..

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Dad. Not Hardly. I have met my quota on youngsters.

Glenmar. That ain't near Lexington school. That's the Garden District. Your one step away from the hood. At least you will be close to a real high school, so go ahead and get Neville season tickets.