I got a similar rig this year (havoc 1653 dbst with mud buddy hdr 40 EFI) and was glad I didn’t get the mstc. It turns super good and I run everything from super shallow mud and flooded timber during duck season to big water in the summer fishing. This is my first mud boat and I’ll be making a video soon on it! Nice rig man you’ll love it!
for interior lights i would recomend red LEDs as red light doesn't tend to disturb your natural night vision as much. very nice for duck season and those early mornings when the birds start moving.
Smith Motors in Hattiesburg MS is the place to go. Great service and great people...They have a bunch of differnet Havos in stock as they are a Havoc dealer......
Nice rig congrats. hmu next duck season I’ll show u sum fire spots. I live right here in Ramsay, I mainly hunt out n mauapas wma in Ponchatoula and sometimes pearl river.
It's heavy for a 40hp motor. It took some time getting used to. It has a lot of torque but I haven't put it in a bind yet so I'm not sure how "easy" it is under a load. Also, much louder than any outboard motor
@@ftmikeyt I'd also drop the stock rear tilt pin to the bottom and get the mercury quick lock tilt pin, or buy one someone made, so you can adjust the angle of the motor on the water considering different conditions you may find yourself in, wouldn't advise doing it while motor is running, gotta reach back and grab the top of the the splash guard and lift up and reset the pin or pull it to where you want (i.e., more down and up trim ability depending on where you set it). Pull the quick rod out and let it lean to the bottom of the four holes on the stock pin if you really get into some nasty mud.
Great review! That is the exact setup I am about to get!
Appreciate it, you won't be disappointed!
I got a similar rig this year (havoc 1653 dbst with mud buddy hdr 40 EFI) and was glad I didn’t get the mstc. It turns super good and I run everything from super shallow mud and flooded timber during duck season to big water in the summer fishing. This is my first mud boat and I’ll be making a video soon on it! Nice rig man you’ll love it!
Appreciate the information!
Must be nice!
southern lite led for any lights.nice rig
Appreciate it, thanks for the recommendation!
@@ftmikeytno problem
Amazon there cheaper
@@jarrett2williams689not the same quality
for interior lights i would recomend red LEDs as red light doesn't tend to disturb your natural night vision as much. very nice for duck season and those early mornings when the birds start moving.
Appreciate the info!
Im looking at a similar setup, now that you have had a chance to use it, what are you getting for speeds with just you and with a load?
What dealer did you go to? I haven’t been able to find one online with the gator tail gtr
Man you got me thinking about surface drive vs outboard now
nice rig man
Appreciate it!
How do these mud motors do on these performance hulls, since they are technically not mud hulls people say that they aren’t made to run mud motors
I love it! It hasn’t given me any problems! Turns on a dime and can take a beating!
Where did you find the best deal and people to deal with ?
Smith Motors in Hattiesburg MS is the place to go. Great service and great people...They have a bunch of differnet Havos in stock as they are a Havoc dealer......
Nice rig congrats. hmu next duck season I’ll show u sum fire spots. I live right here in Ramsay, I mainly hunt out n mauapas wma in Ponchatoula and sometimes pearl river.
Thanks! Will do, it's all new to me!
"Front deck much too big, takes up 3' of boat space that you need! DUH😢"
Very nice review and boat.
Thanks!!
What did this speck cost?
Is it easy and comfortable to drive? Always wanted a mud motor. Never driven 1 before.
It's heavy for a 40hp motor. It took some time getting used to. It has a lot of torque but I haven't put it in a bind yet so I'm not sure how "easy" it is under a load. Also, much louder than any outboard motor
What’s your top speed?
Haven't calculated it yet but I would assume low to mid 30's!
Needa take me next duck season 😭
Drop your motor all the way down as far as it'll go get it get on the plane and slowly tilt your motor up until you're riding level
Appreciate the info!
@@ftmikeyt I'd also drop the stock rear tilt pin to the bottom and get the mercury quick lock tilt pin, or buy one someone made, so you can adjust the angle of the motor on the water considering different conditions you may find yourself in, wouldn't advise doing it while motor is running, gotta reach back and grab the top of the the splash guard and lift up and reset the pin or pull it to where you want (i.e., more down and up trim ability depending on where you set it). Pull the quick rod out and let it lean to the bottom of the four holes on the stock pin if you really get into some nasty mud.
Im in the market for a good used unit similar to that but im in the north east and not many around .I would travel for the right rig .Terry
Highly recommend!!
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