Hydrofoil Stabilizer

fishn'fool · 01-08-06, 09:09 PM

Do these actually do what they say they do, or they they a gimick?

I] Your boat will plane in less than half the time and you'll experience smoother boat stability. It can save up to 40% on fuel and add up to 20% to top-end speed.[/I]

bass kicker · 01-08-06, 09:13 PM

i dont know about the other 2 but it gives a better ride and you plane quicker

pig n jig · 01-08-06, 09:49 PM

They will get you on plane quicker and let you run at slower speeds without coming off plane.My 25 Hp doesn't use much gas.I went the whole summer on 40 gallons of gas.I guess I am on the trolling motor fishing more than I am using the motor. P N J

bass kicker · 01-08-06, 09:52 PM

i havent been able to find one to fit our 25

fishn'fool · 01-08-06, 09:54 PM

There is one on cabelas that will fit any size motor. I have a 25 right now but am looking to up grade to a 40 and thinking about trying one!

zooker · 01-08-06, 11:12 PM

on a tiller moter the reduce steering torque a ton -makes it easier to turn- it saves you gas by letting you throttle back while stayin on plane at lower rpm. have one on my 25 and one on my 30 tiller only draw back i have seen is it knocks off about 1 mph off your wot speed..

zooker

1FASTLASER · 01-09-06, 07:42 AM

Yes they do work and as zooker stated they do scrub off WOT times. Actually they are a bandaid for a boat that is actually not propped correctly unless you need to be able to stay on plane at slower speeds. Actually they are great additions to smaller boats or heavier rigs but on a well setup faster hull they do impair WOT speeds by as much as 5 mph.

bass kicker · 01-09-06, 05:26 PM

thanks im not sure if i will get one now that i no i will lose speed with it

1FASTLASER · 01-10-06, 07:05 AM

BassKicker
You have to weigh out your pro's and cons before you make your descion buddy. On a smaller outboard it would be a plus and you wouldnt know the small amount of speed loss. A 25 on say a 14ft john would jmp on plane and only loose approx 1mph. On larger hulls is where you start to scrub off more speed. On the smaller boats they enable you to carry loads better and even smooth out the ride in some instances. Depends on the hull you fishing.

bass kicker · 01-10-06, 06:13 PM

ours plans pretty quick and as pretty stable and has alright speed so i probly dont need one

how about on a five hp on a 12 foot boat

1FASTLASER · 01-11-06, 06:48 AM

Definatley save your money on that 1. Dont think they make one small enough for that motor anyway. Plus the 5hp is already at a disadvantage on that boat. LOL save ur money and buy a 15 then she will scoot.

bass kicker · 01-11-06, 05:50 PM

my boat can only hold a 7.5 hp max it is 50 years old

01-08-06, 09:09 PM	#1
fishn'fool BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 96	Hydrofoil Stabilizer Do these actually do what they say they do, or they they a gimick? I] Your boat will plane in less than half the time and you'll experience smoother boat stability. It can save up to 40% on fuel and add up to 20% to top-end speed.[/I]

01-08-06, 09:13 PM	#2
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i dont know about the other 2 but it gives a better ride and you plane quicker __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

01-08-06, 09:52 PM	#4
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	i havent been able to find one to fit our 25 __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

01-08-06, 11:12 PM	#6
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	on a tiller moter the reduce steering torque a ton -makes it easier to turn- it saves you gas by letting you throttle back while stayin on plane at lower rpm. have one on my 25 and one on my 30 tiller only draw back i have seen is it knocks off about 1 mph off your wot speed.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-09-06, 05:26 PM	#8
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	thanks im not sure if i will get one now that i no i will lose speed with it __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

01-08-06, 09:49 PM	#3
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	They will get you on plane quicker and let you run at slower speeds without coming off plane.My 25 Hp doesn't use much gas.I went the whole summer on 40 gallons of gas.I guess I am on the trolling motor fishing more than I am using the motor. P N J

01-08-06, 09:54 PM	#5
fishn'fool BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 96	There is one on cabelas that will fit any size motor. I have a 25 right now but am looking to up grade to a 40 and thinking about trying one!

01-09-06, 07:42 AM	#7
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Yes they do work and as zooker stated they do scrub off WOT times. Actually they are a bandaid for a boat that is actually not propped correctly unless you need to be able to stay on plane at slower speeds. Actually they are great additions to smaller boats or heavier rigs but on a well setup faster hull they do impair WOT speeds by as much as 5 mph.

01-10-06, 07:05 AM	#9
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	BassKicker You have to weigh out your pro's and cons before you make your descion buddy. On a smaller outboard it would be a plus and you wouldnt know the small amount of speed loss. A 25 on say a 14ft john would jmp on plane and only loose approx 1mph. On larger hulls is where you start to scrub off more speed. On the smaller boats they enable you to carry loads better and even smooth out the ride in some instances. Depends on the hull you fishing.

01-10-06, 06:13 PM	#10
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	ours plans pretty quick and as pretty stable and has alright speed so i probly dont need one how about on a five hp on a 12 foot boat __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

01-11-06, 06:48 AM	#11
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Definatley save your money on that 1. Dont think they make one small enough for that motor anyway. Plus the 5hp is already at a disadvantage on that boat. LOL save ur money and buy a 15 then she will scoot.

01-11-06, 05:50 PM	#12
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	my boat can only hold a 7.5 hp max it is 50 years old __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

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