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Ronnie's
builds mudboats strictly by Customer
specifications.
Engines
for Mud Boats may include a Suburu Marine,
Mazda Rotary Marine, Volkswagen and
GM Marine. These engines are water cooled
engines that are cooled through the
Keel Cooler system located under the
hull.
A
HAPPY GOVERNOR
In
2001, we had the privilege of manufacturing
for our Governor, Mr. Mike Foster a
19' x 50" Aluminum, hunting and fishing
mudboat with seating for 4 passengers
and plenty of dry storage area. All
built to his specifications. Center
console, with instrument panel, GPS,
Depth Recorder, Compass, search lights
and VHF Radio. The engine is a fuel
injected, super charged 240 HP, Marine
Rotary Mazda, with a 1.5 ZF Marine Transmission.
With 4 passengers, this boat runs 40
MPH.
Upon completition of the boat. We
were invited out to the Governor and
Mrs. Foster's house, Oaklawn Manor to
test run it. We were given a personal,
guided tour by the Governor of his home,
and his extensive wood carved bird collection.
This was a special treat for us, as
Oaklawn Manor is a beautiful Antebellum
Home, that has been sitting on the banks
of the Bayou Teche since 1837. It is
listed with the National Register of
Historic Places, and is open to the
public for tours. The home definitely
displays Mr. Mike and Mrs. Alice's pride
that they have put into it.
Building this boat for the Governor
was a very pleasurable experience, not
to mention an honor. He stopped in often
to check the progress, customize it
more, or just for a visit. It is always
a pleasure to see him. We appreciate
the confidence he placed in us to build
him the perfect boat for his hunting
and fishing needs.
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