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23 HP VANGUARD Surface Drive

23 HP VANGUARD Surface Drive

LIGHTWEIGHT. HARD-HITTING. BUILD TO GET YOU IN AND OUT

The 23 HP Go-Devil Surface Drive is the lightest and most nimble surface drive in the lineup, designed for hunters and outdoorsmen who want reliable performance without the weight. Built to run in shallow, muddy, and tough backwater environments, this engine gets you where surface props aren’t supposed to go — and gets you back, every time.

Drivetrain & Trim
$5,650.00 USD
$5,650.00 USD
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Specs

Non-FNR Manual Trim:
PRODUCT TYPE: Surface Drive Engine
MAKE: Vanguard
ENGINE (HP): 23
BEST ON: 15 x 42 to 16 x 48
WEIGHT (LBS): 220
APPROX. SPEED (MPH): 20 - 23
ELECTRIC START: Standard
REWIND STARTER: Standard
ENGINE WARRANTY: 3 Year
FRAME WARRANTY: 1 Year
ALTERNATOR: Standard
QUIET EXHAUST: Standard
DRIVE LENGTH (IN.): 32
3 BLADE SS PROP: 11x12 - Standard

FNR Manual Trim:
PRODUCT TYPE: Surface Drive Engine
MAKE: Vanguard
ENGINE (HP): 23
BEST ON: 16 x 48 to 18 x 48
WEIGHT (LBS): 295
APPROX. SPEED (MPH): 19-22
ELECTRIC START: Standard
REWIND STARTER: Standard
ENGINE WARRANTY: 3 Year
FRAME AND DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY: 1 year
ALTERNATOR: 16amp
DRIVE LENGTH (IN.): 36
3 BLADE SS PROP: 11x12 Hex Shaft

Why This Engine?

If you're running a small/medium rig or need a dependable kicker for tight access spots, the 23 HP is perfect. This engine is recommended in conditions with two to three men and gear. It’s ideal for narrow sloughs, flooded timber, or remote duck holes where agility and reliability matter most. With lower weight and impressive torque, this engine punches above its weight class.

Optional Features

Non-FNR Manual Trim:
Grab Bar Kit
Heavy Duty Shadow Grass Cover
High Transom Model
Hot Dipped Galvanized Frame
Rock Guard Kit
Tach & Hour Meter
Water Trap

FNR Manual Trim:
Grab Bar Kit
Heavy Duty Camo Motor Cover
Hot Dipped Galvanized Frame
Rock Guard Kit
Water Trap

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