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Location: Columbus, Georgia | The Stingray brand (black plastic) of hydrofoil is not too expensive (around $80 for a large motor) and really made a difference on my 2 boats. 40 and 115HP's respectively. You will need to drill at least couple of extra holes (or all 4 holes) on the small cavitation plate (more like an edge) on your motor, and then fasten four nuts and bolts (make sure that you use stainless steel ... otherwise rust/corrosion) is all you need.
Both of my boats get on plane very easily. I purchased mine from West Marine, but the brand is well known and you can probably get them from Cabela's or Bass Pro online. The size of the foil is nice and large and this also helps you get as much as you can out of your motor when trolling at any speed.
The Stingray on the 115HP is running a Crestliner Fish Hawk 1750. You should notice the difference immediately. I am also convinced that the boat responds better to smaller increments of trim adjustment while cruising along (that would not be my case if not having a hydrofoil at all)
There are enough Bass guys out there fulfilling their roles as speed-merchants. I personally enjoy a more smooth ride and am willing to sacrifice a couple of miles per hour. My boat tops out on plane at around 38 to 40 MPH.
I believe "performance" can imply how a boat handles (ability to get on plane in an easier fashion and trim adjustments while underway, etc.) as well as overall speed.
Craig
Edited by cjrich 2/8/2007 2:16 PM
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