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Unread 05-05-2007, 01:58 AM
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Default THOSE WINGS.

y'know the things that bolt to the cavitation plate.
the ones that claim faster plane, better fuel economy,
chicks'l show you their tits and your rich aunt'l croak
and leave you 3.5 mil.

who has em?
who had em?
who likes em?
who dont?
any difference?
what'r ya gay?
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Default Re: THOSE WINGS.

I run the 1 piece hydro-foil on my 19' bowrider. Helps with planing(my boat is EXTREMELY stern heavy), but takes from top end speed. I run them on my 14' JON boat as well. All my 14' JON's would bounce in the bow on plane unless you trimmed them way down, the foil stopped the bouncing. Haven't tryed it on a V yet though.
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Default Re: THOSE WINGS.

I added one to my boat when it was a I/O and it worked great!!
Fast to plain an better handling, I have no idea if there was any difference when I switched to Outboard cause I have always run one ever since.
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Default Re: THOSE WINGS.

ferm, not too concerned about top end speed.
this thing has the 350/260.
too dam fast for me anyway.



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Default Re: THOSE WINGS.

had one on the orignal motor(150 merc o/b) and it worked great getting the boat on plane. *instead of the boat "squatting" as it took off it would just rise up as it accellerated. *the trim seemed more reactive also. *ialso have a 13 ft whaler w/ 40 tohatsu that is stern heavy and the bow really sticks up till you get going & i am going to add one this season. *it will knock off a few mph i believe. as far economy, i didn't see any great difference.
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Default Re: THOSE WINGS.

I added mine when I was running the Renkin and notice an immedeate difference in handling and performance. When I took the V out for the test drive after the engine (115 HP from the Renkin) was installed she got right up on plane and I was able to trim her out easily. I have a buddy that has a V with an IO that seems to always ride low in the stern and will not add one. I am convinced that they are a benefit for a small boat.
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Default Re: THOSE WINGS.

I agree with 2c, generally we remove them when we get a motor with one on it.
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I agree with 2c, generally we remove them when we get a motor with one on it.
If you agree why remove them then?? :-/
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Default Re: THOSE WINGS.

Agree that the small motors seem to benifit whereas the larger motors usually need some height adjustment.
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Gotcha!! ;)
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