Jump to content
  • GUESTS

    If You  want access  to member only forums on FM, You will need to Sign-in or  Sign-Up now .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member.

Beavertail mud motors


Recommended Posts

Where can a guy see one of these and get some input on them!I would like to try or see one out in the marsh! Also how big of one does a guy need on a 1442 jon boat! Anyone know of one for sale anywhere, new or used? Someone talk to me! I am thinking I NEED one of these! Thanks in advance!

Rainman

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My hunting buddy has one on his 16 ft boat. Its 24 horse I do believe and works great. We can go right through standing cattails if there is a couple inches of water. A guy by St. Peter sells them if you want I can get you a name and number. Once you buy one of these you will never duck hunt without one. grin.gif

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My father got a 6hp model and put it on our jon boat.

I WAS AMAZED at what it could go through.

Vegetation that would foul an ordinary outboard the second you lowered the lower unit into the mud/weeds didn't even make the Beavertail miss a beat. As long as there's enough water to float the boat, this motor will propel you. I didn't think it possible with all the wild rice & marsh grass, but was pleasantly suprised. We were able to get to places never before thought possible.

What you need to ask yourself is do you want to get to the edge of the weeds fast with a big outboard only to waste time and sweaty energy pushpoling/rowing into the weeds or just move at a moderate speed all the way to where you want to go with little to no effort.

PJ

Link to comment
Share on other sites

there is a couple reasons why I don't have beaver tail motor. the number one thing is that it doesn't have reverse and try picking up decoys in 40 plus winds when you can't turn it takes a mile to turn its loud. plus they a way to expensive for my thin wallet. I would need like a 25 or larger to get the speed for boat that I would desire. I'm sure there are good reasons to have one but the places i hunt I don't need one. If I can't get there I will use my push pole or go get my conoe. I just have an evirude 25 on my boat with a makeshift riser on it so that the prop is just under the water. it is a short shaft so that helps to. I clean out the motor with ear plugs at home if I go thrugh some thick stuff but I have never had problems getting t where I think there r ducks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

catchnmall, I would like get that guys # or name so I can contact him! Is he a regular dealer or just sells them out of his garage? Thanks.

Rainman

Link to comment
Share on other sites

My buddy has the 6.5hp on a 12ft boat and like others have said if you can float the boat in mud/water it'll go through it and vegetation is no problem. We have hopped right over beaver dams quite a few times, too scared to try jumping a beaver lodge though.

It all matters if you need a motor like that to go through the "stuff" to get to yer' huntin' spots.

You can get them right at the factory in Avon, MN, north of St. Cloud.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I beleive jims number is 507-934-4188. I boat my duck boat from this guy a few years ago. He looks like phil robertsons brother. real nice guy he'll hook you up with just about eveything to get you to get them in close. he also build skybuster blinds if you need one of those.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • Kettle
      It's definitely winter, we have about 4-6 inches of fluffy snow on the ground which has predominantly blown off the ice. I have several friends out on the ice as of late 5-6 inches of ice. I work the next two days, will get the gear together Saturday and go Sunday. I'd be completely fine if we have an early spring like earlier this year. 
    • leech~~
      Thanks for the updates!  
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the South Shore...  The focus for most this past week for resorts and ice fishing outfitters is checking ice conditions.  Things are progressing nicely.  As we remind anglers each and every year, ice conditions can vary significantly.  Consequently,  we typically will not make blanket statements about ice conditions or thickness of ice.  It is best to work through a resort or outfitter who knows the ice conditions on the part of the lake they are working.     The 10 day forecast shows temps staying below freezing and hitting the single digits many days.  Depending upon the wind, this should continue to build up the ice and get things started,   Some spearing and angling for pike has started in areas of back bays.  Work through an outfitter and stay on marked trails as ice conditions still vary, even on the bays.  Naturally, with Lake of the Woods having a robust population of big pike, some nice fish are coming in. As the days go on, resorts and outfitters are continuing to mark their ice roads and venture out further checking ice conditions daily.  Initial reports are showing good ice formation on many parts of the lake off of the south shore.     From many parts of the south shore, there is ice as far as the eye can see.  With cloudy conditions, a satellite image of the entire lake has not been available for a number of days.   On the Rainy River...  The river is iced over.  It certainly isn't ready for any traffic as of yet but the fact it is locked up is encouraging.   Some spearing and angling for pike happening in back bays off of the river.  Once ice thickens, a couple of resorts who fish the river will mark ice trails in their particulate fishing area.  The river has current, it is best to work through a resort or outfitter.   Up at the NW Angle...   The Angle is locked up with ice for the most part.  Fishing isn't happening yet, but resorts and outfitters have started checking ice conditions and the ice is progressing nicely.  Things are on track for a good ice fishing season. Watch the Lake of the Woods Tourism Facebook page or other resort facebook pages for reports and videos of current ice conditions.  At this point, reports are coming in daily. If you haven't made reservations for ice fishing, now is a great time. 
    • SkunkedAgain
      Good update.   There has already been a host of idiots walking on the thin ice in the metro, with several rescues taking place. I read that a retired pastor in Duluth also went ice skating on thin ice and died. It's good to see that you're waiting a bit.
    • smurfy
      I got all the time in the world to getter done!
    • leech~~
      Just send it!   https://www.facebook.com/reel/1449647545993157 
    • Wanderer
      It’ll hurt your arms as you’ll have to saw through that thick, thick 12 inches instead of 6-8. 😉   
    • smurfy
      saweet to hear........and an extra week sure isnt gonna hurt. 
    • Kettle
      Lots of medium lakes are locked tight, big lakes like trout in colraine, turtle caribou north of Marcell are open. I'd venture small and medium lakes will be good for foot travel and or atv this weekend 
    • smurfy
      thats sounding great. honestly unless we get a pile of snow i am pretty sure the ice will be in great shape by the weekend of the 13-14th.  i spent 10 days at the cabin deer opener...8 days in Wi chasin deer, part of me says i should stay home for a bit, .......but naw that itch is getting worse to hit da ice and throw that fork!!!!!! 😆
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.