hydrofoil queston

[trophyone]

if a hydrofoil is instald on a boat that has trim tabs will the foil work against the tabs

[Capt Bob]

a properly trimmed motor should act just like an addittional tab in the centerrline of the hull

[hookinfinger]

Here is some reading.


http://www.jerrylabella.com/on_the_level.htm



Dennis

[trophyone]

i was reading about one in the sportsman mag. this one does not require any drilling and will increase fuel mpg,by 30-40 -% but did not want to work against my self

[fshbreath]

hydrafoil manufactures claim great benifits. I tried one on a my bass boat for skiing years ago no noticable differance other than lost top end. I belive proper tab use will help the low end problem and at higher speeds they are just more drag. thay claim to help with cavitation but so will a prop size change. If they were the great cure all some claim why havent drive manufatcturers incorperated them into their cavitation plates?
good luck

[trophyone]

went to the site.it was good information.thanks dennis

[yogi/capt.bob]

I have utilized two different types through the years. I believe one was a 'whale tail' and the other a 'sting ray'. Helped tremendously with my old thick hulled 1970 john allmand 23'hardtop. Also put one on a bayliner 2550 ciera sportfisher and 18' glass seastar with good results. They really enhance the tilt/trim results. Like the trim wheel on a plane. bob