I understand some people's concern for the wetlands down here in southern Louisiana. These men in the boats are from here, have many friends, relatives or themselves earn a living from these waters from fishing/oil field etc and are keenly aware that destroying these wetlands will take their livelihood away and they wouldn't be able to support themselves or family. The part people focus on is the vegetation and the boats destroying it. Please understand that the vegetation they are "destroying" is invasive and destroying the wetlands, choking waterways where water is severely restricted with the overgrowth causing the state to expend millions of dollars spraying these plants. Along with the state, fishermen and many others making a living from these wetlands lose millions in revenue directly related to the overgrowth. So relax, enjoy watching a cool boat, guys passing a good time on the bayou and by doing so getting rid of harmful vegetation in the process. A win/win for everybody. Nice mud boats y'all!
Harikarikillboy2174 thanks! Anyone questioning why we do this simply needs to refer to a couple other videos I've made like the one from 8-13-17 where we had to clean out the main bayou. Invasive plants species grow and bind up all kinds of vegetation and make huge floats the eventually get sucked out of the lake and jam up in the bayou. When that happens the only people who can pass are people with boats like mine. We pulled out idk how many surface drives and outboards from the main bayou. There's two choices....either we cut it up and let it float out or the parish comes and sprays it and it's dead. I'd think that cutting it up and letting it float on to wherever it wants to go is much more acceptable than spraying and killing it just so it can sit on the bottom and fill in the lakes and canals.
Shaun Rook 100% agree. I don't think many people responding negatively understand that not only is it costly to the state, that cost is transferred to everyone directly or indirectly via oil prices, seafood/fish prices and on and on. Not only that but the spraying may turn out years from now to negatively impact the wetlands more than they help. I'm sure not many know that some lakes in southern Louisiana have had to be assisted with drainage/circulation to keep the water moving to prevent stagnation (kinda funny most don't think of the bayou as a flowing body of water) y'all keep doing what you're doing, it looks fun as hell and them are nice boats!
Im from south la near these guys, it doesnt bother me when they run thru the open vegetation but it bothers me “cutting ditchs” because thats the beginning of new erosion
The wetlands we have left are diminishing quickly. Even though some of that vegetation is invasive, it's the only thing left that's holding the coastline together.
Before the go devil was common, we had to use mud boats to come in and spray our trails to kill all the weeds every so often. Plus they would clean the trail out,throwing mud to the sides. However, for about 40 years we had 9.9 mercs that were perfect for running marsh trails, until the weeds took over. The go devils did us right though. As long as that prop is in mud or water,you’re moving. Whoever brought those damn plants should have had is butt whipped for what they did to southern waterways. Peace ✌️
If you dont mind me asking what kind of engine do you have your the camera boat she sounds really good but not quick like an ls3 like you mentions was in the yellow boat.
Thease guys deff keep lakes from geting all choked up with weeds like up hear in Massachusetts alot of lakes people use to swim in are swamp wet lands 80 years latter
How do you keep weed (and other aquatic growth) from tangling up the prop shaft? Living over here in SW Georgia, we have lots of Rocks, some weeds. Jet power is more common over this way, but, ya'lls mud motors are very interesting.
Bill Pawley never had an issue with weeds getting tangled in the prop. We run 2 blade props and u have plenty of horsepower pushing it around. With an inboard it’s more stuff getting caught by the rudder than the prop.
Must have some pretty thick bottoms then. Ever get hung up on a stump or Cypress Knee? We have some swamp here and I have been "High Centered" a time or two. Always worried about poking a hole through the bottom of my 1860 Lowe. But, to get to some of the better, untapped, fishing spots, it is a risk I sometimes take.
We normally run 3/16" or 1/4" bottoms. You can get hung up on cypress knees and logs. The 350 has the power to push over that stuff or you can rock it off.
lee moore like I said it's inland marsh. If we don't cut it up regularly it gets so bad we loose access to the lake. The parish sprays the lake every year anyhow to kill everything we are running over.
Glad to hear they allow this on this marsh because I was also worried about the destruction and the repercussions. I really want one of these drives. What does a setup cost?
What about all the small animals that live and nest in the weeds? This makes no sense to me. You are just destroying the plants... And getting stuck for fun. Dosen't make sense to me...
Wild Timber Destroying the plants is the whole point. If we don’t do it the plants will suck all the oxygen out killing the fish or clogs up the area to the point it kills the fish from them not being able to get out. You kill the fish you kill the otters, alligators, marsh birds, crawfish, just about everything living there. Or you could just wait for the parish to come out and spray poison on all of it killing everything anyway. Pick your choice.
That is invasive species they are tearing up. There is a post closer to the top of this comment session that explains it. They are actually doing good for the environment.
I understand some people's concern for the wetlands down here in southern Louisiana. These men in the boats are from here, have many friends, relatives or themselves earn a living from these waters from fishing/oil field etc and are keenly aware that destroying these wetlands will take their livelihood away and they wouldn't be able to support themselves or family. The part people focus on is the vegetation and the boats destroying it. Please understand that the vegetation they are "destroying" is invasive and destroying the wetlands, choking waterways where water is severely restricted with the overgrowth causing the state to expend millions of dollars spraying these plants. Along with the state, fishermen and many others making a living from these wetlands lose millions in revenue directly related to the overgrowth. So relax, enjoy watching a cool boat, guys passing a good time on the bayou and by doing so getting rid of harmful vegetation in the process. A win/win for everybody. Nice mud boats y'all!
Harikarikillboy2174 thanks! Anyone questioning why we do this simply needs to refer to a couple other videos I've made like the one from 8-13-17 where we had to clean out the main bayou. Invasive plants species grow and bind up all kinds of vegetation and make huge floats the eventually get sucked out of the lake and jam up in the bayou. When that happens the only people who can pass are people with boats like mine. We pulled out idk how many surface drives and outboards from the main bayou. There's two choices....either we cut it up and let it float out or the parish comes and sprays it and it's dead. I'd think that cutting it up and letting it float on to wherever it wants to go is much more acceptable than spraying and killing it just so it can sit on the bottom and fill in the lakes and canals.
Shaun Rook 100% agree. I don't think many people responding negatively understand that not only is it costly to the state, that cost is transferred to everyone directly or indirectly via oil prices, seafood/fish prices and on and on. Not only that but the spraying may turn out years from now to negatively impact the wetlands more than they help. I'm sure not many know that some lakes in southern Louisiana have had to be assisted with drainage/circulation to keep the water moving to prevent stagnation (kinda funny most don't think of the bayou as a flowing body of water) y'all keep doing what you're doing, it looks fun as hell and them are nice boats!
Finally! Someone who has taken the time to explain it far better than I have tried and better than some I've heard.
Im from south la near these guys, it doesnt bother me when they run thru the open vegetation but it bothers me “cutting ditchs” because thats the beginning of new erosion
The wetlands we have left are diminishing quickly. Even though some of that vegetation is invasive, it's the only thing left that's holding the coastline together.
Can't beat a conventional mudboat with a v8 mine goes anywhere I want to go. Nice boat bro
Best part of the video..... Seeing a depth finder on a boat that has run aground.
Safe to say you'd have to run up on a knob of dry to get hung up bad. Awesome video
Makes this Indiana boy envious!
Before the go devil was common, we had to use mud boats to come in and spray our trails to kill all the weeds every so often. Plus they would clean the trail out,throwing mud to the sides. However, for about 40 years we had 9.9 mercs that were perfect for running marsh trails, until the weeds took over. The go devils did us right though. As long as that prop is in mud or water,you’re moving. Whoever brought those damn plants should have had is butt whipped for what they did to southern waterways. Peace ✌️
i would love to know more about these boats and how i can build one
Its land,but I'm still gonna granny on through..lol
Any idea anyone know how much they go for? Or the top speed and specs on them .
If you dont mind me asking what kind of engine do you have your the camera boat she sounds really good but not quick like an ls3 like you mentions was in the yellow boat.
Thease guys deff keep lakes from geting all choked up with weeds like up hear in Massachusetts alot of lakes people use to swim in are swamp wet lands 80 years latter
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02:45 "took that fuckin tree wit em." Not destroying anything AT ALL!
Looks like big fun!
Mantap
Floaton is one thing
Why is the guy filming sitting rite behind the boat shooting mud. lol
Would like to see the system of the boat machine
Y’all not right in the head. We could definitely be friends 😁
If I had a dollar for every curse word I would be rich!! Nice boats looks like fun !!
Fine and dandy, what is the effect on ecology? Amazing there aren't crashes with such heavy traffic.....ridiculous!
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What kind of "Drive" unit are ya'll using? Surface Drive or true, through the Keel under the boat, inboard?
Bill Pawley my boat is a true inboard. The swamp shark is a surface driven unit.
How do you keep weed (and other aquatic growth) from tangling up the prop shaft? Living over here in SW Georgia, we have lots of Rocks, some weeds. Jet power is more common over this way, but, ya'lls mud motors are very interesting.
Bill Pawley never had an issue with weeds getting tangled in the prop. We run 2 blade props and u have plenty of horsepower pushing it around. With an inboard it’s more stuff getting caught by the rudder than the prop.
Must have some pretty thick bottoms then. Ever get hung up on a stump or Cypress Knee? We have some swamp here and I have been "High Centered" a time or two. Always worried about poking a hole through the bottom of my 1860 Lowe. But, to get to some of the better, untapped, fishing spots, it is a risk I sometimes take.
We normally run 3/16" or 1/4" bottoms. You can get hung up on cypress knees and logs. The 350 has the power to push over that stuff or you can rock it off.
No shit that's land lmao it ain't no flowtaw that's for sure lol
What exact model boat/engine is this?
Swamp Shark with an LS3 engine.
Rottotiller powered boats
I ll stick with my jet drive
skeets skeets jet boat wouldn't make it 5' where we ride.
Some of those guys are being absolutely reckless, I won't be surprised if a crash happens
Muscle man bud light 😁
Thats why we cant use stuff like this on wmas
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Hell i git a buddy in baimbridge
Whats the purpose of tearing up things for no reason?
This is a dick measuring/swinging contest. These guys are bored.
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How much do these cost?
Depends on what you want. The boats are custom built for each customer.
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Urruuu
Pretty much just destroying the wet lands, I'll stick with a airboat
lee moore and any wildlife with it , and still get can get stuck , this makes absolutely no sense to me the boat and the driver .
lee moore this is inland vegetation. It's mostly invasive species of grass that plague this lake. This is not wetlands.
Shaun Rook don't get me wrong, it's cool as fuck... and great video... just does a lot of damage
lee moore like I said it's inland marsh. If we don't cut it up regularly it gets so bad we loose access to the lake. The parish sprays the lake every year anyhow to kill everything we are running over.
Glad to hear they allow this on this marsh because I was also worried about the destruction and the repercussions. I really want one of these drives. What does a setup cost?
Pointless. Just wearing out a good boat, engine, and prop.
Doesnt make any sense to me what you re doing there.
Skaska Shepherd having fun
Ok. Thats acceptable :D
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Nice language..
Chuck Polhamus shit yea! 👍
I couldn't fucking agree more.
What about all the small animals that live and nest in the weeds? This makes no sense to me. You are just destroying the plants... And getting stuck for fun. Dosen't make sense to me...
Wild Timber Destroying the plants is the whole point. If we don’t do it the plants will suck all the oxygen out killing the fish or clogs up the area to the point it kills the fish from them not being able to get out. You kill the fish you kill the otters, alligators, marsh birds, crawfish, just about everything living there. Or you could just wait for the parish to come out and spray poison on all of it killing everything anyway. Pick your choice.
pretty sure y'all are invasive
These guys are a joke
YOU TEAR UP THE VEGETATION IN THE FLORIDA KEYS LIKE THAT IT IS A $50,000 FINE, LOSS OF BOAT AND 3 YRS IN JAIL.
That is invasive species they are tearing up. There is a post closer to the top of this comment session that explains it. They are actually doing good for the environment.
These guys are a joke