Hydrofoil stabilizer question

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
http://stormsrestaurants.com

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
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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
http://stormsrestaurants.com

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
http://stormsrestaurants.com

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
http://stormsrestaurants.com

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
http://stormsrestaurants.com

"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.

Rob,

They will give the boat an assist in getting on plane, but it's been my
experience that either something is wrong with the boat setup, i.e.
underpowered, propped inappropriately, motor set too high/low or the ever
popular, "Operator Error".

I don't think they're needed, it's just a quick fix for an underlying
problem.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"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.

Rob,

They will give the boat an assist in getting on plane, but it's been my
experience that either something is wrong with the boat setup, i.e.
underpowered, propped inappropriately, motor set too high/low or the ever
popular, "Operator Error".

I don't think they're needed, it's just a quick fix for an underlying
problem.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I contemplated putting one on my Nitro, until I found out I didn't have the
right prop. Once I replaced the prop, I scrapped that idea.

BUT... On my little Bomber that I had without trim, I installed one and it
made a world of difference.


"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
http://stormsrestaurants.com

Jerry , I agree, It took some time but I finally figured out how to get
on plane quickly from trimming my motor up and down. The lower I had it
the quicker I got out of the hole. About level 3 was perfect!

Chris
Jerry Barton (NervisRek) wrote:
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
http://stormsrestaurants.com

I've put hydrofoils on my last four boats, all different shapes and sizes,
ranging from 20 feet to 16 feet. The good things were..they helped with the
hole shot and brought the bow down very quickly.

The bad thing(s) were...ALL of the negatives listed above. Cracked cav.
plate; they slow down the boat...the device continues driving the boat up
when it should be level, etc.

I have now switched BOTH of my present smaller boats to "Smart Tabs"
(BassProShops...about $150.00) . They are a great device that gets my boats
up and flat in very shallow water. No more bow in my way when I blast
off.... You can just do a google search on Smart Tabs to get lots of
comments. Or, go to the manufacturer's site
http://www.nauticusinc.com/index_1024.html and read his comments and
testimonials. He, apparently, also has something called Monster tabs for
larger bass boats. I have NO personal knowledge of those tabs. I presume
they do the same thing for a larger sized boat.

A number of the Carolina Skiff Owners have put Smart Tabs on their boats and
so far, all of the comments have been positive.

RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners