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 Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: mnsherick]
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12/14/12 02:49 AM
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Rob Robertson
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This was my Dream boat for four years. 
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Rob Robertson]
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12/14/12 02:58 AM
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Is That Good?
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You trade it in for a fourwheeler due to lack of water? Zing! How fast can you go in that new rig of yours?
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Is That Good?]
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12/14/12 03:00 AM
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Rob Robertson
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You trade it in for a fourwheeler due to lack of water? Zing! How fast can you go in that new rig of yours? 16 mph with battle load.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Rob Robertson]
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12/14/12 03:02 AM
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Is That Good?
Bird Dog
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Not bad, you been doing any better up there? Might be the worst in a while.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Is That Good?]
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12/14/12 03:17 AM
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madmac
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18x 54 cc all the bells and whisles , pd all the way , pulling with a gator crew . wish i knew how to post up a pic for ya cody
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Is That Good?]
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12/14/12 03:27 AM
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Rob Robertson
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Not bad, you been doing any better up there? Might be the worst in a while. Have not been the second half. Ham sales have been Great!
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Rob Robertson]
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12/14/12 03:40 AM
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madmac
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see if i can load it up 
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: madmac]
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12/14/12 03:56 AM
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Cody Malone
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Rob Robertson]
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12/14/12 10:06 AM
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Is That Good?
Bird Dog
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Not bad, you been doing any better up there? Might be the worst in a while. Have not been the second half. Ham sales have been Great! It is a busy time of year for you guys. I'm sure you'll get em in January!
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: madmac]
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12/14/12 11:24 AM
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lakewaydr50
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see if i can load it up Nice!
Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: lakewaydr50]
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12/14/12 01:36 PM
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BarneyWho
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I've run about ever configuration of PD boat made. 100% get the 1848 with tall sides and tall transom. Get square chines not tappered or rounded. Like duckiller said, the spot light kit is useless. Run a hardhat light.
100% stay away from Phowler boats unless you don't like quality.
Willet does build a dayum fine rig as does Brother in South LA if you can ever get him on the phone. One of the two will build my next rig.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: mnsherick]
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12/14/12 02:26 PM
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GigEmAggies
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I checked out the Excel rigs the other day and they are pretty sweet.....never rode in one though....if I could have my dream rig it would prob be an excel 18x56 35hp Mud Buddy
They're not looking for one thing right....they're looking for one thing wrong. 
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Rob Robertson]
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12/14/12 03:26 PM
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Sinkey
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This was my Dream boat for four years. Nothing like that Red River water! Love it! Nice rig as well!
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Cody Malone]
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12/14/12 03:52 PM
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sunrisesuperman
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How would you have it built? Mine is as follows.. Boat: 18 X 54 (21" SIDES) $5320.00 18X48 is plenty. Faster and more maneuverable as well. PD-324 - Spotlight $175.00 No Need. Go Hard hat.Boat Accy - 48" or 54" Multi-Postion Seat / Gun Box $295.00 PD-305 12v Accy Plug $40.00 PD-318 Spud Kit $175.00 PD-221 Pro-Drive Push Pole $95.00 Get a Stiffy, Much lighter. LINK Boat Accy Auto Bildge Pump (500 GPI) $145.00 Motor: X36 – $5870.00 36 HP CAMO MOTOR $175.00 PD-272 ROCK GUARD $250.00 Waste of money unless you're moving to Utah
Hydro or at least Ratchet reverseDIAMOND CITY TRAILER $1775.00 Accessories: HDS5 - $550.00 Ram Mount - $50.00 A good handheld will serve you better. One that has good mapping software available. You may be scouting in another boat or need to borrow someones to make a trip. Also, I walk into some beaver backups and having the Handheld is nice. Hydro-Turf (wood) - $400.00 L.e.d Bow Light - $400.00 Boat = $6,250 Motor = $6,120 Trailer = $1775.00 Acc = $1400.00 Grand Total $15,545 +TT&L Owned or ran almost all the different PD's. Here's what I would add. Bow rails...Nice for tying stuff off to when you got a boat load of dekes, layouts and customers stuff. Also good for pulling boat around. You'll be surprised how much you'll use em. Extended Deck. Covers gas tank and gives you a place to store stuff out of the way.
Last edited by sunrisesuperman; 12/14/12 03:56 PM.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: sunrisesuperman]
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12/14/12 04:52 PM
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Cody Malone
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Cody Malone]
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12/14/12 07:30 PM
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TrackQuack
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I bought Rob's rig from him earlier this year. It is still my dream rig and he kept it in great shape. Use to hunt with an outboard and small jon. It runs great. In my opinion gatortrax makes some nice boats and throw a pro drive or gator tail on it. Also, I live in LA and everyone has lightweight custom hulls that perform great and if you get stuck, a lot easier to get out. My Prodrive has kept me on the birds, shot my limit the last 5 days in a row on the same lake in all different places.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: lakewaydr50]
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12/14/12 07:43 PM
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masagaut
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How would you have it built? Mine is as follows..
Boat:
18 X 54 (21" SIDES) $5320.00
PD-324 - Spotlight $175.00
Boat Accy - 48" or 54" Multi-Postion Seat / Gun Box $295.00
PD-305 12v Accy Plug $40.00
PD-318 Spud Kit $175.00
PD-221 Pro-Drive Push Pole $95.00
Boat Accy Auto Bildge Pump (500 GPI) $145.00
Motor:
X36 – $5870.00
36 HP
CAMO MOTOR $175.00
PD-272 ROCK GUARD $250.00
DIAMOND CITY TRAILER $1775.00
Accessories:
HDS5 - $550.00
Ram Mount - $50.00
Hydro-Turf (wood) - $400.00
L.e.d Bow Light - $400.00
Boat = $6,250
Motor = $6,120
Trailer = $1775.00
Acc = $1400.00
Grand Total $15,545 +TT&L Cody actually that is not to bad I looked at one of the Gatortrax lay down duck blind rigs with a mud buddy around 35 hp; if I remember right, at BPS Bossier 2 years ago and it was $21k and change plus TT & L..... This is the rig I have been day dreaming about here http://phowlerboatcompany.com/?page_id=349The boat is $3600 plus about $500 in accessories/ add ons. The trailer is $1100 and the motor ; a Copperhead 12 horse, is about $3300. So I am looking at about $8500 plus TT & L Lakeway...I own that boat and if you are looking into getting one let me know and I can take you for a ride in one. I have the 14ft model with the 18hp copperhead. 
Last edited by masagaut; 12/14/12 07:48 PM.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: BarneyWho]
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12/14/12 07:52 PM
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masagaut
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I've run about ever configuration of PD boat made. 100% get the 1848 with tall sides and tall transom. Get square chines not tappered or rounded. Like duckiller said, the spot light kit is useless. Run a hardhat light.
100% stay away from Phowler boats unless you don't like quality.
Willet does build a dayum fine rig as does Brother in South LA if you can ever get him on the phone. One of the two will build my next rig. I beg to differ...the welding leaves a bit to be desired. I don't think they cleaned up all the beads like they should have but I have been running the s**t outta mine for the last six months and I love it. I am sure that a prodrive has much better quality but, they cost a lot more. Us guys on a budget don't have the luxury of running "about ever configuration of PD boat made." I am sure you know much more about mud rigs than me but, I have been MORE than happy with my purchase.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: masagaut]
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12/15/12 12:40 AM
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Rodney2100
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Cody,
Take your time. The rails are the ticket. Build it how you want it.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Rodney2100]
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12/15/12 12:58 AM
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Cody Malone
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I beleive the rails are a must as well! I use then to pull it and secure things
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: Cody Malone]
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12/15/12 01:36 AM
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FowlDreams
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My "dream" Prodrive would be 20X54 with duals, reverse, extended deck, gunbox, and rails. That's about it.
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: FowlDreams]
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12/15/12 03:19 AM
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Cody Malone
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Yea I should have said my realistic prodrive, lol
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: FowlDreams]
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12/15/12 03:47 AM
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sptaylor
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My "dream" Prodrive would be 20X54 with duals, reverse, extended deck, gunbox, and rails. That's about it. And I bet even you would find a way to get it stuck 
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Re: Dream ProDrive Rig?
[Re: sptaylor]
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12/15/12 04:19 AM
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My "dream" Prodrive would be 20X54 with duals, reverse, extended deck, gunbox, and rails. That's about it. And I bet even you would find a way to get it stuck Of Course. That'd be like having a lifted 4X4 and it never going off the concrete. You have to see what it can do 
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