Hydro-Foil

[slaydown]

Hey Guys,
I wondering if anyone has any knowledge on Hydro-Foils. I have a Suzuki 100 that is a slow up to plane with the boat loaded (4 stroke kicker and more than 2 guys)and am thinking of getting either the stingray or SE Sport.
Thanks for any replies,
Cheers

 

[JAC]

I put one on my Hewes with a 115 and it helped. It does help getting out of the hole I did have to trim up alittle before I punched it for best results.

 

[spring time]

I had the same problem so I put one one it helped a little put when I had trouble was when in bigger seas I was going to fast for a comfy ride so the only way I solved it was I put trim tabs. and it cured it 100 % can go real slow in ruff water planes real quick fully loaded. that is the best solution, never buy another boat with out them

 

[TenMile]

Yes, its been discussed a few times here before. I got one of the Stingray no-drill types and it was fantastic. Installs in 5 minutes and if you don't like it, no holes left in your engine.

TenMile
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[scott craven]

Yup, they work !

 

[cheech]

I just put a Stingray XRP III on my 23'er w/a 200 Yamaha. The boat does not have trim tabs and now it does not need them. I don't believe I am getting all the purported benefits but, the boat does ride smoother and gets on plane faster. Plus this 'fin' is a no drill and only takes a couple of minutes to install. Less than $200.

 

[CIVANO]

4 blade prop will fix the slow out of the hole and you can plane at slower speeds.

 

[Lipripper]

I have bought a couple boats with them already in both cases I fixed the problem with a little weight redistribution and then had no need for them. The boat I am doing right now also came with one installed but probably will be taking that one off too

 

[flytyer]

Trim tabs, this is the best way as you can adjust each of them to change not only nose pitch, but side pitch-- when you have the fat assed guy sitting on the other sie and the boat runs closer to the water on his side

 

[slaydown]

Thanks for the feedback boys much appreciated. I have just ordered one and will give er a try.
Cheers