Building Your Own DIY Surface Drive Mud Motor
I finally finished building my diy surface drive mud motor, and honestly, it's one of the most rewarding projects I've tackled in the garage lately. If you've ever priced out a brand-new mud motor from one of the big manufacturers, you know exactly why I went the DIY route. Those commercial units are incredible, don't get me wrong, but dropping four or five thousand dollars on a specialized outboard isn't always in the cards—especially if you're just trying to get a 14-foot jon boat into the backwaters for some duck hunting or fishing. ...