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If you use a wide hydrofoil it can sometimes make a boat list to one side and also if the motor is mounted to far down on the transom, like dsteve said. Another thing that can cause a list is a big blade area propeller. Check the height of your outboard and if you are getting no cavitation problems try lifting the motor a hole or two.
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For low deadrise boats (under 20) the hydrofoil is a great poor man's trim tab. I put one on a pro-line 230 (19deg V) that had been repowered with a 4 stroke on a bracket. The boat had a lot of bow rise getting on plane and the hydrofoil made a huge difference.
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After the hydrofoil installation, I re-tested this and I was able to get the boat planing on just one outboard. This could make a big difference if coming back to shore on one engine from 10 miles out when I can now travel at about 20 mph instead of …
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How does the Permatrim hydrofoil work on a trolling motor? I use a 10 hp outboard motor to troll with for many hours at a time. I also have a large outboard as my main motor and I understand the advantages of the Permatrim with it. Does the Permatrim offer any advantages on the small motor while trolling? Thanks in advance for your reply ...
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Aug 23, 2004 · You are right with the hydrofoil idea, as that will give you more lift in the stern so your bow will stay down as you power-up to get on the plane. If you do a search through the Vendor Forum, under Permatrim our site, you will be able to read what the benefits a Hydrofoil will have on keeping your bow down.
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Jan 7, 2010 · My first year of owning the boat I put on a SE Sport 300 Hydrofoil. Which I had on my previous boat and loved. Helped with turning and getting on plane not to mention reduced cavitation. Boat ran exceptional all season. However last year I took off my hydrofoil and put on a pair of smart tabs.
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Jan 31, 2018 · Florida & Georgia - SE Sport 400 no drill hydrofoil - Anyone have any experience with this product ? Looking to add to my suzuki 115’s for my seacat.
Boating and Fishing Forum - Permatrim vs other brands - The Hull …
Not a one size fits all applications and outboard brands like the others foils. A 17ft boat with 200hp outboard is going to take a different size Permatrim then a 22ft boat with the same engine. Except for some Tohatsu and Evinrude dark blue engines, the Permatrimsare also powder coated to match the color of your outboard.
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Apr 13, 2018 · All outboard motors come with a foil. Known as an anti-ventilation plate. Some larger than others. They serve their purpose for the vast majority of motors. For some applications a larger anti-ventilation plate is beneficial. AKA as a hydrofoil. Using your flawed logic then trim tabs should never be installed.
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May 9, 2007 · For example the hydrofoil fins are great for water waterskiing where it is easier to pull a person who is not very strong out of the water in the least amount of time, also this saves gas where waterskiing does use a lot of gas, plane can be held at a lower rpm. Great for boats loaded heavy and crusing along at a comfortable rpm.