I bought the F4 16 ft with a 35 horsepower mud buddy exactly 2 years ago and they are now putting the 50 horsepower mud buddy on it. I highly recommend get the highest horsepower rating you can get for the boat. The 50 horsepower wasn't available because of covid. These boats and motors are monsters and you will never go back to a regular outboard
@ODLid13 ай бұрын
Never said a word about the grab bar which is why I watched the video. I’ve read bad reviews on BPS grab bars
@mikvaluch44816 ай бұрын
I saw your video. If you still have the boat can you do a pro and con video of the boat now that you have owned it for a while.
@mr.boshark8330 Жыл бұрын
Im late to the party but id like to know how deep your garage is. Im trying to figure out how much garage space an 18 footer requires total with trailer and motor... thanks
@peternelson9865 Жыл бұрын
These are no longer made in the US, they are now made in China, Sitka makes more money, but yet the price stays the same.
@vladimirgoncharenko7545 Жыл бұрын
Are you serious? Wow, waiting for mine, but I did sent orvis pro waders back once saw that made in China sticker…at this price-wow. Think simms still makes theirs in the USA.
@trashpanda7797 Жыл бұрын
Picked up a dz. of the mallards ( non flocked ) recently. Only hunted once over them.Did not kill any birds over them yet. Use an Ascend H12 to travel to my blind. As well as, use that same yak with a brushed in blind to hunt other spots. So weight is a big factor for me. In Nothern Ohio along Lake Erie, so I get the cold, wind, snow, and ice. And depending on the wind direction lack of water. Where my actual blind is located on a river in a large marsh, the water will act like it is tidal. So I may start out with knee high water while setting up but, but mid hunt it could be a few inches in depth to a total mud flat. Was tired of looking at my decoys on their sides and birds flaring out. The flat bottoms of these was another check of the box on my list of what I am looking for in decoys to over come the challenges I face. Decided to get 6 packs of their Black Ducks, Pintails, and Widgeons on Black Friday to add to the dozen I already have. Too soon to give you an honest reveiw on how these have been for me. But, I do know that they solve some of the obstacles that I have encountered hunting in the places and manner that I do. Really looking forward to see how they hold up and perform in the situations/environments I will hunt over them. Have seen others show and say they are not as good as they are hyped up to be. That is how I came across your video review. I appreciate your honest review of them. One question I have for you, how to you store and transport them? For me, I recieved a 12 slot decoy bag last year for Christmas that I never used. Been waiting to use it for nice decoys. I have a lot of decoys but, they have been used and abused. So they live on Texas rig bundles hung up in my barn. With these, I am using the slotted decoy bag for storage. And have more bags coming with the new half dozen packs. Hoping to get more longevity out of these paint and condition wise that way.
@martyb3141 Жыл бұрын
Cost of the package??
@maxwellporter49232 жыл бұрын
Good review. What size do you wear in Nike's and what size boot did you get in the waders?
@ddion352 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I wear 10 1/2 in Nikes and purchased a 10 in waders they fit nicely.
@andrewevans59862 жыл бұрын
So, it's been at least a year. I love your video. How about an update?
@idahotim40832 жыл бұрын
What is the size? Or how big? Nose to tail. Length. Width ? I just bought the same boat u have except I have a 40 efi hdr anniversary. I pick it up AUGUST 2022. I'm looking to up grade decoys. Like the review. I hunt like u Id,OR CA, WA.
@idahotim40832 жыл бұрын
I just purchased the same boat with the 40efi hdr anniversary. How does it do in deep open water. I'm excited I pick mine up AUGUST of 2022. Any advice you can give on motor break in ?? Handling??? This is my first boat with mud motor. I have had other boats. But none like this with a mud motor. I hunt in ca, idaho , Oregon, Washington. Shallow and deep water.
@Degenerategambler1172 жыл бұрын
What was the total price?
@bigjake3522 жыл бұрын
What kind of fuel economy
@brucerudd692 жыл бұрын
Dion, can you tell me the storage length of the rig with the motor turned to the side?
@ronellefson50832 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 16 but 48in Hall poor craft 40 horse HDR mud buddy I’m getting 28 with all the duck God’s work in the right way
@skinley23 жыл бұрын
Great Review!! Looking at Package, and the Review is Awesome...
@kp_outdoor62823 жыл бұрын
What kind of seat is that
@ddion356 ай бұрын
Excel makes the seat
@WesternStateOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video !! I too am looking into getting one, if I may ask what price range did you get that set up for all of it ?? Again thanks for the review.
@AdrenAddictionTV3 жыл бұрын
Which prop are you running?
@ddion356 ай бұрын
Big blade
@alexviscardi9243 жыл бұрын
I like that bow light. Do you ride a lot at night with it?
@DEDBRD-di4yj3 жыл бұрын
You can always re gear your upper and lower gears to help with big loads .
@hellofreeman66533 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!!! Exactly what I been looking for!!
@cameronbarstad75653 жыл бұрын
Hey man. what are your thoughts on the floor plan you got compared to the dual gun box. Im in the market for one and curious to hear your opinion about why you chose the floor plan you did. Thanks
@ODLid13 ай бұрын
How wide is that tray?
@danvalant35403 жыл бұрын
Great outfit, may wanna remeasure ,if it's a 1854 that's from bow to stern.
@jdav76413 жыл бұрын
Your getting me fired up brother! I’ve got this same setup on order and should pick it up in Utah mid-late October. I did upgrade to .0125 F86 and spud poles. Is there anything you would recommend adding or things you would change if you could build it again? Great looking rig.
@ddion353 жыл бұрын
Hey congratulations! I wish had more Interior lights ! But that’s an easy fix I’m actually in the process of adding led lights in ever dry box on the boat
@TrophyMediaCo4 жыл бұрын
Do you run a boat blind on this? Curious if you do and if so what brand. I’m going this weekend to look at a few new excel/mud buddy combos. We typically hunt out of the boat in most scenarios. We’re in desperate need of a in upgrade from our traditional outboard with our changing conditions in Wisconsin. Typically hunt rice lakes, shallow lakes and some rivers with a quite a bit of vegetation and weeding up our current motor just isn’t the ticket any longer. Even after 1 year with it, and trying to go the cheaper route, me and the wife have decided to invest in a much more reliable option like what you have.
@ddion354 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a boat blind yet, I’m trying to choose between the fast grass blind made by excel and the new drake boat blind that just came out. I will say the Mud buddy motor would perform excellent in the conditions your describing you won’t have any worries and I think you would be amazed on the places you can go! It will be hard for birds to hide from you! Good luck on your future purchase! 🤛
@TrophyMediaCo4 жыл бұрын
Do you think the 18’ is a bit big to try and get a good hide in? A boat blind is a must for me. I’m going to look at a 1860 TGB Friday but might throw my name on a 1754 DGB that’s coming in a few weeks. I’d probably save a couple grand with the 17’ and get plenty out of a 40 hdi rather then a 50 and 18’. Decisions decisions 🤔
@ddion354 жыл бұрын
I think it would work just fine! However 17x54 is a very popular size for duck a boat! I have two friends that went with 17x54
@TrophyMediaCo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input. I’m super stoked to get into one, headed down to look tomorrow at an 1860 that they have in stock with the TGB layout, but may put my name on a 17’ with the dual gun box or standard layout as the live well or extra storage would be nice. It looks like you have the standard layout.
@joshuadoane33713 жыл бұрын
@@ddion35 I bought the excel viper with a mud buddy 40 hdr. 1860. I went with the mud buddy blind and so far I like it! Getting 28 mph in a non broke in motor. That mud buddy blind is easy to set up and I like the ghillie appearance! Hope this helps!
@jeffreysupinger34144 жыл бұрын
Beautiful rig. I just bought a new 1754 with the 40 HDR. What prop are you running on your boat? Mine came with the Raptor 3 blade but I changed out to the old reliable Big Blade. I was on the fence about which motor to go with between the 40 and 50. I decided the 40 because it has a 3 year warranty. Im super happy with my set up also. Great review
@ddion354 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your setup Jeff! I run the big blade as well and to me it’s the best for any condition. The 40 is the work horse and it’s just flat out hard to beat.
@andydoan75634 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Keep em coming!
@Hornaddictoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
Sick boat! The entire package is legit!
@karelianguy99179 жыл бұрын
fuck i can't wait to get duck hunting. luckily duck season starts in finland at 20th of october twelve o'clock (pm). Well good luck for all duckhunters! ps. keep it safe and fun!
@mitchweigel67139 жыл бұрын
The people that have only one or two calls are usually the ones that never stop blowing them. Having one call is like having one decoy!
@ddion359 жыл бұрын
Kicks and carlson
@carlosmorales86509 жыл бұрын
What chokes are yall using?
@joshturski81339 жыл бұрын
Where was this shot around?
@JRCruz-px5wc9 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@andydoan75639 жыл бұрын
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@sthtxduckslayers51149 жыл бұрын
Great video nice shooting!! so true about the calls