To Hydrofoil or not? That is the question

dbltap · 04-01-09, 08:30 PM

Well what are the pros and cons of installing a hydrofoil on your motor? Do they really help save fuel? Do they get your boat on plane quicker? Are they worth it?

WTL · 04-01-09, 08:42 PM

tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take arms against a sea of troubles

hope i helped

bamabassman · 04-01-09, 08:51 PM

NO!!!!!!!!!!! don't do it.

WTL · 04-01-09, 08:51 PM

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ight=hydrofoil

bingham · 04-01-09, 09:34 PM

i have a 1990 Ranger with a 175 yamaha pro v and at first i was thinking i HAD to get one because my boat stood straight up! , but today i went out and figured out how to work it... you cant successfully get a true ansewr without info... what kind of boat, motor, length, and do you have a jack plate?

OrygunBasser · 04-01-09, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dbltap

Well what are the pros and cons of installing a hydrofoil on your motor? Do they really help save fuel? Do they get your boat on plane quicker? Are they worth it?

Yes, they do work but they are not the best solution out there! One thing is that they put strain in places that the motor was not designed to support!

This is the set up you need, They are called Smart Tabs! I have done and continue to do feild testing for them. They are the best thing since sliced bread. You would not beleive the performance they give you. I have them on my Stratos and it handles like a porsche! On plain in an instant, and very stable ride.

If you click on Mobster tabs that is a picture of one of my old boats!!

http://www.nauticusinc.com/

This is the newer SX on my Stratos!

1FASTLASER · 04-02-09, 06:38 AM

DBL..........foils can be a good addition.............but only IF the boat is set up correctly. 90% of the time a foil is a bandaid...........such as a underpowered boat or incorrectly setup boat. Explain why you think you need or want one and what boat and motor combo do you have. Right now there are only 2 foils out there that are designed for high performance rigs and I know personally they wont affect topend performance but in fact they will enhance your capability to stay on plane at slower speeds and as well get on plane easier. The 2 foils I am referring to are very small in comprison to the ones you get say at Bass Pro or someplace like that. One is made of carbon fiber and the other is aluminum.

zooker · 04-02-09, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTLASER

The 2 foils I am referring to are very small in comprison to the ones you get say at Bass Pro or someplace like that. One is made of carbon fiber and the other is aluminum.

the "ally" foil and or brian's foil.. is what he is refuring to..

thats a carbon fiber job...

zooker

bassackwards · 04-02-09, 07:30 PM

were could i get one of those?

boater · 04-02-09, 07:52 PM

I posted on other web sites that I WTB foil. I got several responces and I havee a Bob's foil in the basement I have never tried would sell it but not till after I tried it to see if it did any good before I dissapointed someone

bingham · 04-02-09, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zooker

the "ally" foil and or brian's foil.. is what he is refuring to..

thats a carbon fiber job...

zooker

where and how much would that be? Very intrigued looks like a charm!

boater · 04-02-09, 08:02 PM

865 983 5920 Allison's phone # they will be happy to give you a price

bingham · 04-02-09, 08:09 PM

Who is allison? and i live in bama where are they located?

bamabassman · 04-02-09, 08:37 PM

allison is a boat company bingham. very nice rigs too.

bingham · 04-02-09, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

allison is a boat company bingham. very nice rigs too.

O yeah, DUH!!! What am i thinkin?lol Ive never seen one but i did see the thread on the broken tongue bolt on the allison boat.

bamabassman · 04-02-09, 09:48 PM

it's ok pal. hahahahaha. we all do it from time to time,lmao.

boater · 04-03-09, 07:48 AM

I found 2 on Fast Bass carbon fiber NEW in the box ready to ship for 150 dollars and a Bman aluminum I think 100 dollars shipped Ther are listed on I thread I posted under misc for sale. yesterday. Fastbass.com

TARHEELXRD · 04-07-09, 06:52 PM

Actually those are made by Crich68 He can be found on that other site or you can pm and will get you his #. I think he gets 150.00 for them

boater · 04-07-09, 08:22 PM

That is the one I was talking about.150 shipped and hard ware included The aluminum is a Bman also on that site.

TARHEELXRD · 04-07-09, 08:41 PM

The only thing about it is the Alliosn model is a little bigger and covers more area. I think it may be a little better

1FASTLASER · 04-08-09, 05:37 AM

Not trying to steal a thread but Tarheel post up a pic of your boat. I see whats in yopur name.

TARHEELXRD · 04-08-09, 08:38 AM

Here you go

TARHEELXRD · 04-08-09, 08:39 AM

Also here is a picture of the Allison foil for a 3.0 liter. The 2.5 are the same just a little smaller

WTL · 04-08-09, 05:32 PM

Nice, like the team colors.

bingham · 04-08-09, 06:12 PM

really nice!!!
i need to borrow that!!!

04-01-09, 08:30 PM	#1
dbltap BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 44	To Hydrofoil or not? That is the question Well what are the pros and cons of installing a hydrofoil on your motor? Do they really help save fuel? Do they get your boat on plane quicker? Are they worth it?

04-01-09, 08:42 PM	#2
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take arms against a sea of troubles hope i helped __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-01-09, 08:51 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	NO!!!!!!!!!!! don't do it. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-01-09, 08:51 PM	#4
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ight=hydrofoil __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-01-09, 09:34 PM	#5
bingham BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cottondale, AL Posts: 323	i have a 1990 Ranger with a 175 yamaha pro v and at first i was thinking i HAD to get one because my boat stood straight up! , but today i went out and figured out how to work it... you cant successfully get a true ansewr without info... what kind of boat, motor, length, and do you have a jack plate? __________________ EAT, SLEEP, FISH

04-02-09, 06:38 AM	#7
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	DBL..........foils can be a good addition.............but only IF the boat is set up correctly. 90% of the time a foil is a bandaid...........such as a underpowered boat or incorrectly setup boat. Explain why you think you need or want one and what boat and motor combo do you have. Right now there are only 2 foils out there that are designed for high performance rigs and I know personally they wont affect topend performance but in fact they will enhance your capability to stay on plane at slower speeds and as well get on plane easier. The 2 foils I am referring to are very small in comprison to the ones you get say at Bass Pro or someplace like that. One is made of carbon fiber and the other is aluminum. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

04-02-09, 07:30 PM	#9
bassackwards BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: hampton va Posts: 408	were could i get one of those?

04-02-09, 07:52 PM	#10
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	I posted on other web sites that I WTB foil. I got several responces and I havee a Bob's foil in the basement I have never tried would sell it but not till after I tried it to see if it did any good before I dissapointed someone

04-02-09, 08:02 PM	#12
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	865 983 5920 Allison's phone # they will be happy to give you a price

04-02-09, 08:09 PM	#13
bingham BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cottondale, AL Posts: 323	Who is allison? and i live in bama where are they located? __________________ EAT, SLEEP, FISH

04-02-09, 08:37 PM	#14
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	allison is a boat company bingham. very nice rigs too. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-02-09, 09:48 PM	#16
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	it's ok pal. hahahahaha. we all do it from time to time,lmao. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-03-09, 07:48 AM	#17
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	I found 2 on Fast Bass carbon fiber NEW in the box ready to ship for 150 dollars and a Bman aluminum I think 100 dollars shipped Ther are listed on I thread I posted under misc for sale. yesterday. Fastbass.com

04-07-09, 06:52 PM	#18
TARHEELXRD BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salisbury NC Posts: 43	Actually those are made by Crich68 He can be found on that other site or you can pm and will get you his #. I think he gets 150.00 for them

04-07-09, 08:22 PM	#19
boater BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: O'Fallon Missouri Posts: 283	That is the one I was talking about.150 shipped and hard ware included The aluminum is a Bman also on that site.

04-07-09, 08:41 PM	#20
TARHEELXRD BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salisbury NC Posts: 43	The only thing about it is the Alliosn model is a little bigger and covers more area. I think it may be a little better

04-08-09, 05:37 AM	#21
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Not trying to steal a thread but Tarheel post up a pic of your boat. I see whats in yopur name. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

04-08-09, 08:38 AM	#22
TARHEELXRD BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salisbury NC Posts: 43	Here you go

04-08-09, 08:39 AM	#23
TARHEELXRD BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salisbury NC Posts: 43	Also here is a picture of the Allison foil for a 3.0 liter. The 2.5 are the same just a little smaller

04-08-09, 05:32 PM	#24
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Nice, like the team colors. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-08-09, 06:12 PM	#25
bingham BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cottondale, AL Posts: 323	really nice!!! i need to borrow that!!! __________________ EAT, SLEEP, FISH

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