20mph Longtail Mud Motor Outboard Kit for $499

Test running one of our Thai longtail mud motor kits on Lake Miccosukee, running a 13hp Honda, on a 14.5' Wigeon duck boat. Hull weight: 225. Passenger & gear weight: 330. Speed: 20mph The price of this kit is $499. We also have a smaller kit for $399 that fits engines up to 7hp. For more information, contact Jon Dobbs at 941-920-4386.

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[MudMotorKit]

This video was shot just outside Tallahassee, FL at Lake Miccossukee, which is where Cody Reese builds the Wigeon duck boat. But, our shop is in Palmetto, FL, which is located on Florida's West Coast, at the south end of Tampa Bay.

[MudMotorKit]

2. The Thai longtail keeps driveshaft power output in a straight line, so more horsepower reaches the propeller. Other longtails utilize a universal joint to redirect power and use a shorter shaft. Redirecting power in another direction also robs horsepower, which can be quite noticeable in small engines.

[MudMotorKit]

1. Thai longtails are suface piercing, and therefore have less running gear in the water than other longtails. Less running gear equals less drag.

[MudMotorKit]

The Thai longtail does not need or utilize a ride plate, because it is not necessary if the shaft is properly angled. A ride plate also creates a lot of unnecessary drag, and gets vegetation hung up on it. It would not be possible to run a ride plate on a Thai longtail, because the plate would be up out of the water when running on plane.

[MudMotorKit]

4. The long flat plate you see on other longtails, often referred to as a cavitation plate, also functions as a ride plate, and is used by other longtails to create stern lift in an attempt to correct for a steep and inefficient shaft angle created by using a shaft that is too short.

[MudMotorKit]

3. Thai longtails run a longer shaft to achieve a lower angle of entry where the prop shaft enters the water, and therefore a more efficient angle of thrust. If the shaft angle is too steep, the thrust will be directed more upward, rather than forward in the direction of hull travel. A shaft angle that is too steep can cause the boat to be bow heavy while under power, much like under-trimming an outboard. The lesser the angle between prop thrust and the direction of hull travel, the better.

[jkx04]

are you located in tallahassee???

[MudMotorKit]

The parts for the small kit weigh 42 lbs, and the parts for the larger kit weigh 56 lbs. The weight of engines will vary between horsepower and manufacturer, so you will have to add the engine weight for your application to determine the overall weight.

[DixieRiverRat]

Sir, what are the weights of the different models assembled, with the engines mounted?

[MudMotorKit]

@DixieRiverRat We ship throughout the US & Canada. If you would like to purchase one of our kits, just watch all the way to the end of the video for our contact information. Thank you for your interest in our longtail products, and we look forward to talking with you soon.