Boats & Bros! Mud Skipper 7.5HP Surface Drive Install

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2 жыл бұрын

Today we get our Lake on! We install the Mud Skipper 7.5Hp Surface drive kit on a Jon Boat. We have to replace the rotten transom before building out the kit. We go get our feet wet on the lake. The engine kit was high quality and easy to install. Stay tuned for the performance builds on this kit!!!
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@igokarts4510 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanna say I like the episode and I don't care what kind of wood you use against the aluminum.

@RedBeardsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks!!

@kevinAuman1 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardsGarage yeah I don't even understand why the heck it matters to so many people I mean are they fishing in it or towing it home at the end of the day lol NOPE it ain't theirs so let the owner do as he pleases with HIS boat period... So what difference does it make if you put treated or untreated on aluminum anyhow 🤷‍♂️

@otiskelly3682 Жыл бұрын

Treated doesn't rot nearly as fast

@aarondicks20 6 ай бұрын

Treated wood isn't good in aluminum boats because it causes galvanic reaction from what they treat the wood with.

@LuckyWill311 2 жыл бұрын

Good video with lots of laughs! FYI for the next time you need to hole saw through something carpeted, run the drill in reverse and it'll cut the carpet for you. Then go fwd to finish the hole.

@gmanchurch 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much for sharing that with us! I’m going to try that next time I drill a hole in carpet.

@tmurray1972 2 жыл бұрын

You should play around with the motor trim as much as it will allow, a perfect trimmed out motor will gain several MPH and ride much smoother.

@kevinAuman1 2 жыл бұрын

Did you not see the boy trying like hell to get the trim just right on it?

@ianellithorpe5918 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching every videos for like four or five years now and I still don't understand why you don't get more likes. I love everything you put out!

@gmanchurch 2 жыл бұрын

So do I!

@ianellithorpe5918 2 жыл бұрын

God bless RBG

@larrybreuer4495 2 жыл бұрын

Just an idea…Turn the motor sideways and lift the prop out of the water. It will start easier . You just want to make sure it is pointing in the right direction BEFORE you put that prop back in the water. When we were kids(in the 70’s) I watched a friend of mine flip his boat sideways and sank it! (He had started his direct drive outboard with it turned to one side to get a better pull on the motor.) It was FREAKING HILARIOUS…luckily, he was only a few feet from the boat ramp, when he did it!(live and learn, I guess) 👍👍❤️

@jonjacobjingleheimerschmid3798 Жыл бұрын

I typed a rope under a rib on bottom of boat then a loop on the other end.. Lift prop out of water and slip loop over end of handle...problem solved...also good for of I want to stop for something with out having to shut engine down

@JVL-ob8ld 2 жыл бұрын

now we need to see a built 212 on that mud skipper

@markhickey5610 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to see you guys do a outboard motor with a lawnmower engine on the top!

@josephdixon7697 2 жыл бұрын

The surface drive is essentially just that

@GeorgiaRidgerunner Жыл бұрын

I found those once on amazon 173 cc with forward nueteal and reverse Unforunately i havent found them again

@Davidsmith-uu4bl Жыл бұрын

Ice been doing that for over 40 years still use 1 I built 28 years ago

@FarmerFpv 2 жыл бұрын

Pro-Tip, run the hole saw in reverse when going threw carpet or vinyl. it cuts a perfect hole without grabbing the carpet. Once through the carpet go back to forward and drill on through. Used to install car stereos and boat radios. Would also run it in reverse through the gel coat before drilling through the fiberglass to not crack the gel coat. Yall are hilarious. Good people!

@digiprez77 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@jondavidmcnabb 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Thanks for showing how it is done. I am definitely going to build one now that i have seen you do this.

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

Those kits are great you should definetly get one.

@Toofpaist 2 жыл бұрын

Well I guess now I gotta get a boat. This looks fun as heck!

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

#boatkart life is so fun get one

@kevinAuman1 2 жыл бұрын

I've got one for sale if you happen to be near Buffalo NY area 🤷‍♂️ she's a ripper too!

@Toofpaist 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinAuman1 I'm in Northern Wisconsin. Good luck selling it tho!

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

Yes been waiting for a RBG mudmotor build forever!!!!!

@stanleyfanning5316 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your KZfaq channel and I watched your tubing notcher video. I have one just like it. The way I centered mine was I put 3 thin washers between the black tubing clamp and the gray base. Problem solved. Hope that helps.

@ghomerhust 2 жыл бұрын

man that is just right for a little flat bottom boat like that. just toodle around the lake, drop a line, down a beer, good times!

@grayghost75 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I can't wait for the next one 😀..

@bigbaby1177 2 жыл бұрын

"I cant wait to read the hate comments on this video" What is there to hate? Its something a little different than norm and your helping your Brother in law do something fun. I know Haters gonna Hate. It all helps the algorithm in the end I guess.

@riverhooligan8237 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man! Keep the boat builds coming! You should see how a 459 moves a 1436!!! They flat out move!!!

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

Yea that would the ideal size but I'm sure RBG will make a pretty good motor out of the 7.5hp. So excited to see it when it done with all the upgrades

@c0c0asauce 2 жыл бұрын

There was a free 14' boat near me the other day and I didn't go get it but now life is telling me I should have.

@CODOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool build, can't wait to see it built!

@teddyhammack2195 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool, hopefully it will run for a long time for it.

@jimboneutron8399 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of these kits, you should have the trim set to where the prop is just under the water and when you pick up speed it should be rooster tailing, if you aren’t you need to trim up

@brettmorton4658 2 жыл бұрын

Always start the motor with the prop out of the water!!!!

@michaelmooney3890 2 жыл бұрын

That is fine for one person to go and fish that is made for swamps and weeds he will have a lot of fun with it

@Dlokey4315 2 жыл бұрын

Great install,always the best from you Redbeard.

@gpracer270 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content! Little boat looks like it will be a blast to play with and do some fishin!!

@RedBeardsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@emo.5650 2 жыл бұрын

I been waiting on this build surface drive/ long tail. Waiting to see the 23hp(670) to 30hp+.

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

That peticular boat would need PODs most likely for 670cc but it would handle a #XP18hpe like a champ no problem.

@dylonwilliams9808 2 жыл бұрын

Finally! Would love to see the 999cc on a long tail or surface drive. Send it.

@jasongrinnell1986 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed. Thank you!

@ayyycaptainnick1684 Жыл бұрын

Hey Greg, Capt. Nick here out of New York. You might have to pull that treated board out. Pressure treated lumber will react with aluminum boats gonna be Swiss cheese. Look into it.

@evanandkristinpoole6707 Жыл бұрын

Really cool video and build. I would tend to lean away from treated wood for transoms it will corrode the metal. Most boat builders use marine grade plywood and seal it with epoxy as you mentioned in the video. Just posting this information for anyone who is planning their own builds. Just saw you addressed this in the video.

@nitewatch2.027 2 жыл бұрын

This is cool,, working on the river, I see these in Louisiana,, alot

@ratoneJR 2 жыл бұрын

I put treated wood on raw aluminum. That boat that was stored outside, in the rain and snow, for 10 years. All raw aluminum corrodes... but, that raw aluminum/treated wood contact area was no worse than the raw aluminum exposed directly to the weather. Treated wood is different, nowadays. Seems like it is not a super critical issue when using todays treated wood. It'll be fine.

@jamesonmcfargo1067 2 жыл бұрын

Wood is treated with pressure and salt it used to be treated chemically you notice the color difference of old really green treated vs today's lightly blue color .. that's why old Park benches ripped down people were getting sick from the chemicals so watch out lol 😆

@PRBB25 2 жыл бұрын

Its a good idea to leave the threw transom bolt undrilled until you run the boat ( temporally secure it with a cable or chain ). These surface drives can have a lot of tiller torque. shifting the motor side to side a bit will help remedy that. And there is your tip of the day. lol

@meco72104 2 жыл бұрын

Cool build.

@joshblainer2652 2 жыл бұрын

It would be col to run the exhaust under water to keep noise down like your typical outboard

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that would be an excellent idea. Curious to see how it would effect performance with the back pressure in to water.

@RedBeardsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what we plan on doing.

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardsGarage yes!!!!!! Do you think the backpressure will effect anything? 🤔

@joshblainer2652 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@PRBB25 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I'm working on the same project down here in South Louisiana. Except my motor of choice is the FO FITTY NINE!

@PaulThomas-qo9vy 2 жыл бұрын

That was cool & different! Great job guys!

@BILLYBOBSTUNES Жыл бұрын

So Glad a stopped by your channel....Super Cool...new Subscriber 👍🏻

@KRJoye 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to these series of surface drive upgrade vids

@tristanmcnabb2741 2 жыл бұрын

Haha 🤣 cool stuff my little boys were cracking up 👌🌟💕 allsome work from cruzermans inventions 😁👍🎉

@DBD801 2 жыл бұрын

I got the 420 cc version of this and it rips on my 1436 definitely worth the bigger motor and governor delete also I recommend running bolts through the transom to the transom mount on the kit so it actually pulls it tight against the transom

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

Yea I think the 420cc or #xp18hpe would definetly be a better match for this boat for low end torque to push larger propellers . However I think RGB is going to build a very good powerful and reliable 7.5hp that will get the job done. Very excited to see what he can build out of it.

@riverhooligan8237 2 жыл бұрын

Shoot y’all like the 420 on a 1436 grab the new 459 on it! 👍 I loved my 420s and hopped them up quite a bit then went with a stock 459 and it’s running me faster than my built 420s were!

@brettmorton4658 2 жыл бұрын

The prop is supposed to be slightly out of the water when running. It let's the motor turn more rpms and that where the term "Surface Drive" comes from. Your also supposed to measure the transom height for the motor to help the prop sit a little higher. Trim up for what!?

@samsgarage1716 2 жыл бұрын

This is a cool boat.I put a 49cc engine on my kayak and it was working but I ended up putting a racing engine on it and now it will be faster.I just need help drilling out the clutch to put a rod in it but I don’t have a lathe.You should do a fishing video with the boat.

@josteincarlsen2905 2 жыл бұрын

More of this please 😃

@bryduhbikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Does the box have a "Fun for ages 12 and Up"stamp?Can't believe Swole Body is a graduate already and working hard enough to buy his own boat,and now this kit.Can't wait to see the mods and see it humming along again.Have fun Braxton !

@ALMIGHTYGARAGE 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video loved watching Wish my dad was like that n did stuff with me

@12BlockTokie Жыл бұрын

I finally found something worth following again !

@NN1Ckl. 2 жыл бұрын

You could get the long tail, and glass it into a canoe or Jon boat for an easy direct drive setup. The surface drives(short tail) work good with torque converters too, with modifications. Ungoverned with torque converter set to grab at about 3000 worked best when we did it on the lake a few years ago

@rickye-eu8zv 8 ай бұрын

Yeah that idea has been floating around my head but not sure how

@NN1Ckl. 7 ай бұрын

@@rickye-eu8zv it’s easier than you probably think it is honestly. Generally, if you can paint a wall and measure stuff, you can do fiberglass. It’s just a few extra not very difficult steps. Much easier the second time though lol

@Adscam 2 жыл бұрын

In your next boat trial. Could you compare this mud skipper kit with a direct drive long shaft propeller design.

@christopherallen9615 2 жыл бұрын

You booped Braxton! I love that! I do that to everyone! Even strangers,, people think im weird 😕

@acurarl9929 2 жыл бұрын

So easy to knock a crank out of perfect alignment when you use impacts on anything crank related

@jamesholt2403 2 жыл бұрын

If that lil impact and half inch bolt hurts that crank... The crank wasn't long for this world in the first place... 4k rpm does more harmonic damage than that lil impact

@trumpfancardanostakepool4737 2 жыл бұрын

Love the humor. Enjoyed watching.

@RadSalacan 2 жыл бұрын

You two should go on tour!

@vmaxride06 2 жыл бұрын

FUN 🤘

@ezmac622 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you have so much fun! Another great video!

@RedBeardsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@ronmurphy9819 2 жыл бұрын

I think your video was very good. Thanks Ron. P.S. it gives me ideas

@SurlyMike 2 жыл бұрын

Nice boat!

@miketee2444 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that boat will plane off and run nicely with one person.

@tonythompson9905 2 жыл бұрын

Red beard brother i don't know what KZfaqs promblem is but i have resubbed to your channel 3 times now an i dont do hate comments but all boat transoms i take all the old wood out an put new an use liquid nail an the aluminium plate is a awesome idea

@denny2277 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same kit. Using a Tillotson Electric start.

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great kit 👌

@johnnymissfire8464 2 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to see this with a ghost on it!

@chucksmith5002 Жыл бұрын

That was a good build not trying to make a race boat out of it. Enjoyed it going to Sub to see how see what your about.

@ryanrotten8595 2 жыл бұрын

There small gas engines put oil in it and run it thay will last forever. I love the content keep up to the good videos and the Good vibes

@brendanhayes2752 7 ай бұрын

That was fun, looking forward to upgrades.

@brandongarcia-rm4ry 2 жыл бұрын

Bro you definitely gotta build that thing up.would be a great video

@ronsafranic5177 2 жыл бұрын

Your gonna need a bunch more power to plain any boat with Red Beard in it! LOL!

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure RBG will build that 7.5 with a bunch more torque to keep up load demand

@jasonrutherford1722 2 жыл бұрын

please stop dipping lost my high school buddy past year man ! your way to important to all of us and especially your family !!!! God bless u brother we love u keep up the awesome work look at how far u have come!!!

@FangOfTruth 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Braxton is into glamming. Glamour/farming sorta like glamping

@kennyhaworth9606 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@rickye-eu8zv 8 ай бұрын

Great job!!!Love it!

@fredericklogue6566 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@joeyclark789 2 жыл бұрын

"I would be Skipper the fat guy" golden lol

@dreamersgarage8307 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video.

@RedBeardsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@superpossum78 6 ай бұрын

I gotta agree, the better he takes care of his spare belt the longer the actual belt will last. Losing the spare inevitability causes a failure 😉

@southronjr1570 Жыл бұрын

I built a long tail mud motor and Jon boat almost identical to yours a few years ago. I couldnt afford a swamp runner kit so I built my own using a direct drive system. A couple of tips from my experience, first, use all stainless steel hardware, I had rusty bolts on my setup after just 1 year. Second, start the motor with the prop out of the water or you most definately run the risk of falling out (dont ask me how I know this). And last, I HIGHLY suggest epoxy coating the wood on the transom, I replaced mine with some pressure treated and painted it after it had all dried and and still had to replace the wood after only 4 years of owning the boat (replaced it when I did the full build and built the mud motor at the same time). Oh and like Braxton said, he still has a trolling motor, I had to use mine when the first motor I had on the setup decided to splitits factory fuel lines and my 8 year old and I were stillover 2 miles from the dock. Used the trolling motor to get all the way back to the dock and the battery was still at 3/4 charge.

@starpuss 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda Sucks That they dont have a clutch , Would make Starting her a little better also. But At the same time , for the price of $1200 is a GREAT Deal for what it is!

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

Something to consider having a direct drive has less parts to wear out thus increasing reliability on the water.

@larrybreuer4495 2 жыл бұрын

If you turn the motor sideways and lift the prop out of the water, It will start just fine.( you want to make sure the prop is pointing in the right direction BEFORE you put that prop back in the water.) lol

@treya2403 2 жыл бұрын

I was really disappointed in the power I thought this thing was going to hop up and take off lol but good job on the build

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty super RBG will build that engine that engine well. The ideal more for that set up would be a 420cc #xp18hpe or 459cc or similar. But if he can build it well it will have a good power to weight ratio it just need to built to produce low end torque to run bigger propellers like the bigger engines can.

@davidsuarez1279 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome you guys finally did it been saying it for years

@henkoosterhof5947 2 жыл бұрын

For making the u on the sternplate: use a small angled iron/flat that fits between the bends. Than hammer/bent the 90° You make it a bit confusing for some folks. When its an 8 mm socket then its 5mm tread. So an m5 bolt. This happens more with americans talking about metric treads. Want to see the updates on this. Suggestions; look for a free revs coupler on idle( prop not turning) I have my concerns about the propshaft at the back. Maybe an protection bracket during trailering? For how much hp are these units rated?

@walkerfablab 2 жыл бұрын

Need to build some Go carts that are out of the box!😈🙌🏻 What happened to all the custom Offroad builds?! I know we got our KiDz Buggy Build on point! Would love to go out with you once day!🙌🏻🤘🏼😈

@stephenlewis982 Жыл бұрын

I loved it

@christopherallen9615 2 жыл бұрын

That vid was hilarious! I watched while showering at planet fitness... I bet people wondered why they heard Greg's voice and me giggling in the shower for 20min lmao 🤣

@chuckb9867 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving it red beards getting nautical

@azlongtales 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting so long to see this. The expert builder on a mudmotor build.

@dannyscarpati7049 Жыл бұрын

Good video, one question, why would you cut the back corner braces instead of taking a flap disc and grinding down the wood to slide under them.

@lomsomesGarage 2 жыл бұрын

That pushes it real well

@jerryshelton1481 2 жыл бұрын

Now that you've done land and sea when you going to do air🤣🤣🤣🤣

@stevenbenavente1229 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys. Maybe a bicycle brake lever as throttle.

@wrangler065 Жыл бұрын

i'd use lund high density composite for the transom..strong tuff and never rotts

@liamdtraxxas2011 2 жыл бұрын

Grate video, sweet lil kit I think the shaft for the prop sticks out abit too much it could do with being half the length or is there a reason it's that length. Could u mount the engine more to the right side away from where u sit and put a CVT on it, make a stuby jack shaft for the top belt pully and connect that to the CVT. Thn it will be able to go faster without having to rev the nuts of it all the time and be better on fuel ⛽ 💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👊👊👊👊👊😎😎

@mikeoxlong4488 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!!!!

@budbrown9504 Жыл бұрын

I got a 7.5 mud skipper motor and if I run it wide open it act like it runs out of gas. What would you do and check first.

@clintonwitt8337 2 жыл бұрын

Cool can't wait for the next video on this

@RedBeardsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@peterfoster2440 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to incorporate a centrifugal clutch so you essentially have a neutral?

@bricethibodeaux1568 Жыл бұрын

Now that its been a while, have yall had any problems with belt moving, shredding, ripping, not being able to keep in center?

@jasonbihari 2 жыл бұрын

The chemical in pressure treating will eat the aluminum fast. Within a year you will have holes all throughout the transom. Definitely better off with untreated and then use resin like you were saying.

@duanerykhus9425 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@joeseiber5103 2 жыл бұрын

Be awesome if they was a way u cld set in one spot at ide without it moving been waiting for this video

@bigbaby1177 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for another comment, more like a question rather. I hate saw dust and know very little about it... Why aren't you supposed to put aluminum on treated wood? Will it corrode from the treatment?

@Rad.Dad.Customs 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite part it is cross thread the bolt to make it lock in better 🤣

@justinherdman87 3 ай бұрын

so... 212 built... 224 built.. or ghost? on a boat setup.. I already got a gx200 stage 2.. but wanta go with a 224? hemi? non hem? ghost? what you think?.. got a mild diyperformance cam, and alumnum flywheel, springs, etc etc.. like toobe able too swap ot too the 212? 224? ghost? ..need some help..