First Annual Florida Mudbuddy Roundup

[whistlingwings]

March 14-15 2008 we at Fast Duck Motors, Inc. are holding the First Annual Florida Mudbuddy Roundup in Deland. 2-days of events. This will be a family event so bring the wife and kids. Friday will be the meet and greet with Glenn Foreman and others from Mudbuddy Headquarters. Friday evening we're holding a Mikuni Carb Clinic with Glenn officiating. It will be hands on for those who wish to upgrade their engines with the Mikuni Carbs. I will be doing the single Mikuni on my 23 Hypersport
James Wilson from Geaux Custom Boats will be here with rigs for demo and sale including 65lb-75lb aluminum layouts and 55lb P-Ru's. Sid is working on Don from Legend Craft boats in Arkanasas to attend. Numerous folks from around Florida, not to mention throughout the midsouth and southeast United States.
Saturday will hold 23 mile Poker Run/Fun run with a break for lunch about midways. Prizes for the Poker are being donated by Mudbuddy. The run will start and end on the St. Johns River at Hwy 44 at Ed Stone Park in Deland Florida. Will travel through backwater creeks to Lake Woodruff NWR to Spring Garden Lake and Deleon Springs State Park we will have lunch provided by Fast Duck Motors, Inc. Afterwards we will travel on to Lake Dexter through a few more creeks back into the St.Johns River and finish at the original starting point.
We have reserved private parking for rigs for those who are coming from out of state and further points and are working on reserving a block of rooms at a local hotel at a discounted rate.
We hope to have the entire run professionally filmed and DVD's be available as purchase order the day of the event.
Anyone is welcome to attend, and this is not limited to Mudbuddy Backwater Motors only. We may have anything from Airboats to Jetboats!

Anyone needing more info or who may wish to volunteer their help feel free contact me...
winston@fastduckmotors.com

[duckmanJR]

How much carb work can we do on my 6 hyperpunk....:toothy1: Maybe some tuned exhaust....a K&N filter.....maybe 7 or 8 HP....:toothy1:

that 23 mile run may take a while....glad this is a two day event.

[CUNCRT]

ill be there.

[whistlingwings]

How much carb work can we do on my 6 hyperpunk....:toothy1: Maybe some tuned exhaust....a K&N filter.....maybe 7 or 8 HP....:toothy1:

that 23 mile run may take a while....glad this is a two day event.

Joe, get you a pipe off one of those pocket rocket bikes, beleive it or not it will make a difference. Swap the carb to the 8hp model and your popping a few more MPH

[duckbone]

You'll get there on time next time.

[uncle D]

Why don't ya work in the duck hunter's olympics.

The best shot, best decoys for carvers, best dogs, best callers for all species, have mud drags, Miss Mudfest contest, best duck recipies,best boat blind, best shot, who can paddle fastest, marsh walk 100 yds w/ decoys etc.

I challenge ya!

What ya think?

Duke

[duckbone]

Why don't ya work in the duck hunter's olympics.

The best shot, best decoys for carvers, best dogs, best callers for all species, have mud drags, Miss Mudfest contest, best duck recipies,best boat blind, best shot, who can paddle fastest, marsh walk 100 yds w/ decoys etc.

I challenge ya!

What ya think?

Duke

Best dogs are ball parks and I think you would make a good drag mud queen.

[whistlingwings]

Best dogs are ball parks ....

Used to think the same thing untill a few weeks ago had a Hebrew National.
Now thats a **** GOOD Hot Dog

[duckmanJR]

Try Sabrette.....Now that's a hot dog! :)

[duckbone]

But it's not a mud dog. The only mud dog is hurricane.

[Randy Clark]

Best dogs are ball parks and I think you would make a good drag mud queen.

now duke as a mud queen i dont know maybe if he had that dove on his hat again

[swilli1054]

WW...Y'all wouldn't happen to have a 9HP mini for demo down there then will you?

[whistlingwings]

How bout a 14?

[swilli1054]

How bout a 14?

Well, I don't know. The 9hp according to web site is a sub surface drive where the 14 is a surface drive. You tell me???? i really don't know..of course there is only one choice in 10 hp and below in this type of motor (so really no need to comparsion shop!! :tongue1:) . I'm gonna get one this year. i just would like to actually see one..instead of unpacking mine and saying "OH this is what it looks like".

Are the 14 and the 9 identical other than hp? How can 14 be surface and 9 be subsurface? if there is little to no difference I guess that the 14 is ok.

[whistlingwings]

I'm guessing your needing a 10 hp or less for those Panhandle areas with HP limitations.
The subsurface and surface reference is stating that the 9 has a somewhat longer shaft and the prop does ride subsurface as a longtail does but yet outperforms a longtail in the speed and handling department. The 14 has the sport style shaft which rides as all the other hypers do.

We have a 14 mini in stock now.

[over/under]

How much carb work can we do on my 6 hyperpunk....:toothy1: Maybe some tuned exhaust....a K&N filter.....maybe 7 or 8 HP....:toothy1:

that 23 mile run may take a while....glad this is a two day event.

Joe I want one of these for my 6.5 longtail and a custom prop we could break the 20 mph barrier.http://www.briggsracing.com/display/router.asp?docid=101379

[whistlingwings]

We put one (Raptor) on a ultralight, played **** getting a yoke to fit the tapered crankshaft. had to do some machining to mock one up. Would've worked great if a prop was available that wouldnt blow out.

[over/under]

When and if I get to this project I would like to Pick your brain a little,
Ben

[swilli1054]

I'm guessing your needing a 10 hp or less for those Panhandle areas with HP limitations.


You sir, Would be correct.

[over/under]

We put one (Raptor) on a ultralight, played **** getting a yoke to fit the tapered crankshaft. had to do some machining to mock one up. Would've worked great if a prop was available that wouldnt blow out.

I was thinking of the Animal 8hp @5000rpm thats alot like an outboard.

[whistlingwings]

SCHEDULE OF EVENT

March 14, 2008
3:00 pm Meet and greet with Glenn
4:00 pm Start Carb Clinic with Glenn
6:30 pm Complete carb clinic and go to dinner
*** Carb Clinic open to participants only, Kits must be orderd prior to event***

March 15, 2008
8:00 am Turn in registration and paperwork for mud run
9:00 am Start Mud run on St. Johns river from Ed Stone park
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Scheduled stop for lunch at Tedders Fish camp
12:35 pm continue mud run back to launch point Ed Stone park
3:00 pm demo days at Ed Stone Park
5:00 conclude demo days due to darkness.

Complete Details to follow-Map of run, etc...

[duckmanJR]

Winston..Is there anything for the Kohler 6 ( hyperpunk)

[whistlingwings]

Yeah, its called a Hyper Mini

Sorry couldnt resist. I dont think there are any "performance" parts for single Cylinder Kohlers. Maybe check into CART shops

[whistlingwings]

Getting Closer


http://www.mudbuddy.com/Florida%20Roundup.htm

[SLC]

When do we Turkey hunt? Opening day you know.

[whistlingwings]

waaah waaah wah

If your much of a turkey hunter you'll be done shortly after Sunrise anyway:booty::)

This was the best date to accomodate MB corporate members attendance.

[whistlingwings]

I have an update for the show. We are going to do a poker style run and we will have the raffle after the mud run at Ed Stone park. Mud Buddy has donated specific items tobe given away that I am keeping a mystery but it is some GOOOOODDDDD STUUFFFFFF I confirmed everything with the big guy today and he is donating several items. HMMMM What kind of good MB garb can we get......we will seeeeeeee May be a set of duals, splash saver accessories, big blade props, motor covers, who knows, come on out and see. There will be performance accesories for small block vans unveiled and some available also.
There is also going to be food sold as well. One hint that I have is donated a dozen decoys, and I have two vacation trips donated as well. I wanted to remind everyone that this is also a fund raiser for the family of the gentleman that died in Excel's boat plant during the tornadoes. All of the money raised will be for the Wife and two children that survive him.

Carb Clinic spaces for Mikuni Carbs is full, sorry.

[Dead Ringer]

If I can get mine running again, I'll be up there. Got one Mudqueen confirmed, working on the second.

[whistlingwings]

If I can get mine running again, I'll be up there. Got one Mudqueen confirmed, working on the second.

Whats up now, still the muffler? I have a used 23 muff I'll loan you if thats the case. Did Mata tell you about the new ones I'm working on?

[Dead Ringer]

That boat is the loudest mudmotor ever, and sucks for scouting, but that isn't what's holding me back. The motor is not charging the battery. We had just changed out the ignition switch, and the new one didn't have a connection for "R", which I now assume is regulator. Either that or the voltage regulator is fried for the second time. Just need to put the old switch back in (turned out that the switch wasn't the problem for another issue) and see if it charges. If not, it looks like a costly repair. Should still be able to run though, just have to bring a few extra batteries.

[jeepcj7]

John, call me to discuss your motor ailments and the trip plans I have in mind.

[Dead Ringer]

Done and done. Tried last night, but you must have been getting your beauty sleep.

[whistlingwings]

John the engine should run all day long without killing the battery, unless you start it numerous times. The stator is what creates the current to charge the battery. Actually it creates an AC voltage that is rectified to DC and regulated @14.2 volts thats where the regulator comes in.

Using a DVM disconnect the stator from the regulator and check for AC voltage with engine running, should see @ 34 volts. That way you can determine whether you have a bad stator or regulator.

[Dead Ringer]

Thanks Winston. If installing the old ignition switch doesn't bring the DC back up to 14-15v, I'll try that.

[whistlingwings]

Anytime John, let me know if you want to use the muffler for the run if you make it and its yours while your here.


Juan...
Looking forward to meeting you bud. See ya soon.

[whistlingwings]

Mercury Reps to Attend Florida MB Roundup

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Its no secret, Mercury makes the best mud motor props and they are committed to make them better.

Mercury Marine has Mud Buddy motors at Lake X in Florida testing new blades for the stock 35, mini 23 and peformance motors over 45 horse.

They have some exciting new blades for us in the future including a new 3 blade speed prop. The speed increase is great, but I still want some modifications to the blade before we release it. I have been keeping this a secret, but many will see the prototype next week.

We received the initial test reports Monday. I am impressed. And, best yet, we will be honored to have two members of the Mercury corporate propeller division join us at the Florida Roundup to introduce and run the blades with us. We will run tests on the blades Friday and select boats to run them for the Saturday main event.

From the report, they have some blades that are faster, some that have better hole shots, and some that have a little of each. I ran some of these blades at Mercury last fall and they tell me they are even better now.

This is exciting news. The Merc reps are attending the event to see how they perform in day to day operation and of course to meet our customers and see how our boats are used. They are in for a treat and they know it.

Glenn Foreman






http://www.mudbuddy.com/forum/mercury-reps-attend-florida-mb-roundup-5834.html

[duckbone]

Very interesting I may just come up and chat with those boys. When does mercs mudmotor come out?

[Dead Ringer]

Well, no S FL mudqueens this time guys, I'm out :( . Turns out that the deadline to submit my thesis has been moved up a week, so the mudfest weekend is CRUNCH TIME. I have to get it turned in early that next week, or it'll cost me a $1000 and one heck of a headache. So have a :occasion14 for me, and I hope it happens again soon so I can make it.

[whistlingwings]

Well ****, I'll hold a set of pipes for ya.

[CUNCRT]

Very interesting I may just come up and chat with those boys. When does mercs mudmotor come out?

Pat,

if you head up there and dont want to run your rig, I have room for 1 more on my rig.

lemme know

[duckbone]

If I head up I'll bring mine but that doesn't mean I won't ride in yours or need a tow. Looks like we will be working that Sat but not in stone yet.

[duckbone]

So who's going up there?

[bandit1]

I am. Are you going to make it?

[duckbone]

I don't know. I don't have to work. So if I don't go offshore I will go.

[Kevin Hall]

I'll be there. :)

[duckbone]

If I go maybe Kevin can teach me how to do the spin.

[CUNCRT]

mata boy & nyself are hitting the road tomorrow morning to head up that way

[duckbone]

What time will you guys be passing by here?