anyone use electric golf carts for hunting?

I don't use one to hunt out of but I can tell you they aren't worth a dime in mud! And, They don't float too well either... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

If you could see the way I play golf /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/angry-smiley-055.gif you'd know I have lots of experience in that area!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
 
I've used 'em when hunting a golf course. They're not worth a crap for anything BUT a golf course either! We made the mistake of taking one into an area where there was no path yet...we got to push the thing out of there and the mud was only maybe an inch deep before you got to the hardpan! I thought tires might help, but the last time I was there we used a 'utility' cart with aggressive tires and didn't do much better. No power for any significant hills either.

Of course, I'm talking about stock golf-carts. There are companies out there that 'hot-rod' the things and that's a horse of a different color!
 
And they ain't worth a spit in 3 feet of water in a duck pond.

But there's nothing like a rousing game of golf cart polo to break the monotony of looking for balls hooked into the parking lot.
 
I have hunted with a modified golf cart that was jacked up for ground clearance with tires similar to 4 wheeler tires and a small gasoline motor. It surprised me and did quite well though not as aggressive off road as a 4 wheeler. It handled mud and shallow water well but struggled to climb hills.
 
Hunted out of one on a ranch in Northern AZ. Worked quite well. Ran all day and climbed much better than I thought it would. With the electric motor , it was extremely stealthy. But im betting any kind of mud wouldnt be very good, but seemed to handle sand rather well. Most of the roads were in decent shape.
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I am in the process of building one, It is a stock cart, But it won't be when I get finished. I am lifting it 8" and butting 4 wheeler tires all the was around. Also out goes the electric motor and in goes a honda 250 motor/trans and a widened rear axle along with shaft drive. If I ever get to work on it again I will post pics, Should do the job.
It started out as a brain fart and to many spare parts and such laying arount the shop.
 
Not trying to be a smart @$$ but I 'spose you could convert a Rem. 700 30-06 into a bb gun too, but why would you try?

All of this effort to convert a golf cart when there are 4-wheelers out there...

I just don't get it.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif
 
I sat in a was while that cart pictured drove through the grass and parked next to a tree not 50 yrds away. Try that on a 4 wheeler. besides, when you can pic one up for next to nothing, what have you got to loose? And it's alot more comfortable with 2. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
crapshoot, do you have any idea how long the batteries last before needing charghed? Also, where could I find parts to lift it, change motors etc?
 
Elkslayer, Like I said it started out as a brain fart, Kind of one of those rainy Saturdays when you don't want to be in the house, Kind of things. Plus it is a shade more versatile than a 4 wheeler, I have a couple of them to.
 
SRS 1, that cart is not mine. It belongs to Tonlocus. The batteries lasted all day, up and down hills ,cross country, sandy washes. I did have to bail my fat butt out a couple of times to lighten the load. But all in all it worked great. One thing I did find out was if you are planning on buying after market lifts and such, do some research before you get your cart. Lift kits are specific for make and models , unless you are handy and some what of an enginer.
 
How about a hybrid model.

When you think you need stealth .... just shut off the gas!!! And whirh .....!!!! Hummm!!!!!

When the going gets tough ........ jab the dinosaurs in the the butt!!!

Best of both worlds!

Three 44s
 
Dads cart is a stock one just like Tonlocus, same brand I mean, but for some strange reason dad don't want to run around the golf course in a camo golf cart. I couldn't imagine why. It was a steal too it's 36v and he got it for just what it cost the people to put a brand new motor in it, $1500.00. I'm gonna have to show him Tonlocus's ride and say see what I wanted to do to your golf cart? but I don't think it will help /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I don't even think the 2 coyotes hangin from the back will sway him.

t/c223encore.
 
Does it have to be electric? I have driven some AMF/Harley gas carts on several hilly courses and they have a lot more poop to them than the electric ones when climbing. The are a little bit louder but nowhere near a four-wheeler.
 
SRS 1' I work on a golf course that has e carts. The average cart last 36 holes which translates into about 10 miles a charge. With good offroad tires thay can go bushwacking. As for parts, try your local golf course thay have plenty of junkers laying a round.
We sell are old carts 500 dollars I'm sure other courses do the same.
 
You might also look at Bad Boy Buggy. It is made for hunting and 4x4. I'm tossing the idea of it or a Yamaha Rhino. Both cost about the same but the BBB is super quiet.
Draw back is all the batteries. I want to rig it up for night hunting.
 
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