On Sun, 03 Aug 2003 04:26:05 GMT, "dad2468" wrote:

Do Hydrofoils work and Is there one better than another? I have a
Glastron SX 195 with a 5 liter 220hp motor and I would like to be able to be
on plane at a slower speed. I usually have to be going about 15 or 20mph to
get on plane.
Any Ideas???
Randy


Worked great for me.

1993 Starcraft 3.0 liter I/O.
Bowrider, Fish 'n Ski

Before I added the Doelphin, this boat was miserable to drive. The
bow would not come down until I hit 25mph, with the nose in the air.
After that, it porpoised until I was ready to scream (tilt: full down,
trim: full down).

I bolted on the doelphin, and it behaved like a different boat. Gets
on plane quickly, doesn't porpoise, and I actually have to use a
little "trim up" at speed.

I didn't notice any loss of top speed. Since pitot tube speedometers
aren't known for accuracy, I may have lost 1 or 2 mph, but I don't
think so. If I did, it's worth it to have a quick plane-off, and a
smooth ride.

noah

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