If you are looking at our larger horsepower units buying the complete unit is usually best. We assemble the unit completely and the drive train is precisely aligned to provide smooth operation and longevity.
Are you torn between buying a complete motor, buying a kit or building from the ground up? Here is some advice that may help.
If you don't already have an engine to use on a kit and want to use a commercial grade engine buying complete is your best bet. It will come assembled and with features you might not get buying the motor off the shelf. We spec the engines we use to have things like higher output stators, water proof ignitions and battery cable and fuel line if need be. Some even have a stainless muffler. Buying a motor with the same specs we offer and then buying a kit will end up costing more than just buying complete.
If you have an engine you want to use or can get a very good deal on an engine, a Backwater Glider Kit can save you time and money. Our products are built to perform and kits can take the headache out of getting into a mud motor at an affordable price. You might just end up with a complete unit that is worth more than you have in to it.
Building from the ground up can be done and Backwater has parts for sale to help you in this endeavor. The long tail might look simple, but there is more than meets the eye to build one that performs and looks as good as a Backwater.
Are you torn between buying a complete motor, buying a kit or building from the ground up? Here is some advice that may help.
If you don't already have an engine to use on a kit and want to use a commercial grade engine buying complete is your best bet. It will come assembled and with features you might not get buying the motor off the shelf. We spec the engines we use to have things like higher output stators, water proof ignitions and battery cable and fuel line if need be. Some even have a stainless muffler. Buying a motor with the same specs we offer and then buying a kit will end up costing more than just buying complete.
If you have an engine you want to use or can get a very good deal on an engine, a Backwater Glider Kit can save you time and money. Our products are built to perform and kits can take the headache out of getting into a mud motor at an affordable price. You might just end up with a complete unit that is worth more than you have in to it.
Building from the ground up can be done and Backwater has parts for sale to help you in this endeavor. The long tail might look simple, but there is more than meets the eye to build one that performs and looks as good as a Backwater.
BOAT SIZE RECOMMENDATION
16' - 20' - SWOMP 35 or 26.5
14' - 16' - SWOMP 23 or 23 LITE
12' - 16' - SWOMP LITE 13
10' - 14' - SWOMP LITE 6 - 10
*These are not rules... But if they were, rules are made to be broken. The correct motor to match your boat and your requirement can easily fall outside of these recommendations.
16' - 20' - SWOMP 35 or 26.5
14' - 16' - SWOMP 23 or 23 LITE
12' - 16' - SWOMP LITE 13
10' - 14' - SWOMP LITE 6 - 10
*These are not rules... But if they were, rules are made to be broken. The correct motor to match your boat and your requirement can easily fall outside of these recommendations.
