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Old October 27th, 2004, 11:08 PM
Bob La Londe
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Default Hydrofoil stabilizer question

Still some small boats with motors that do not have power trim. Pretty hard
to get everything right with out Smart Tabs or a Whale Tail on some of
those.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com


"Illinois Fisherman" wrote in message
. ..
If you need to put a hydrofoil on your boat you are;

1. Either underpowered for the type of boat you have - i.e. big boat small
motor, or..

2. You have the wrong propeller on your motor. If your boat/motor
combination is propped properly you have no need for a hydrofoil.

If your looking for an inexpensive way out, there is non. Hydrofoils

create
more drag/friction in the water. Create a greater strain on the transom.
Loose 2 MPH on top end speed. Put holes in your cavitations plate. Not a
good idea.

If this is an older boat and the motor is the right size for the boat, you
may have water trapped in the floatation foam under the floor.




"Jerry Barton (NervisRek)" wrote in message
...
One of them caused severe cracks in my cavitation plate. I found out

that
if
you learn how to use your motor trim you don't need a stabilizer.

"Rob Storm" wrote in message
...
OK -- I still like kayaks and float tubes, but I'm trying to learn

about
bass
boats. What do you guys think about hydrofoil stabilizers -- Do they

actually
help get your boat on plane quicker? Do you actually save money on

gas?
Which one is best? All input greatly appreciated.

Family, Friends, Fishing,
Rob Storm
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