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[QUOTE]Paul S - 1/11/2019  7:42 AM

[QUOTE]VMS - 1/11/2019  7:11 AM

[QUOTE]Paul S - 1/11/2019  5:33 AM

1)  Get my skeg repaired- Doesn't seem like any marine shop wants to do this job.
2)  Install a hydrofoil for better hole shot with a heavy load
3)  Install a charging port for my battery charger.
4)  Move a deep cycle battery to a starboard compartment for better weight distribution.  Battery is only used for electronics.
5)  Order a Just Encase box to fit between my seats at the helm for more storage.[/QUOTE]

Hiya,

On your #2...If you are going with heavy load, I would think your better option is a lower pitched prop.  If your rig is set up correctly, the foil will be out of the water once you are on plane...it won't be doing anything...

Steve[/QUOTE]

I'm only putting it on for the hole shot.  I have talked to and read reviews from enough people that say the hydrofoil solves this problem.  Before I start playing around with props, I am going to see if an inexpensive solution solves it.  Plus, I am only talking about when I am fishing a tournament and have a full livewell and a partner with all his gear.  I fish by myself 90% of the time with a light load when it's never a problem.[/QUOTE]

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Posted 1/11/2019 7:42 AM (#928078 - in reply to #928077)
Subject: Re: What are your boat projects before season?

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VMS - 1/11/2019 7:11 AM

Paul S - 1/11/2019 5:33 AM

1) Get my skeg repaired- Doesn't seem like any marine shop wants to do this job.
2) Install a hydrofoil for better hole shot with a heavy load
3) Install a charging port for my battery charger.
4) Move a deep cycle battery to a starboard compartment for better weight distribution. Battery is only used for electronics.
5) Order a Just Encase box to fit between my seats at the helm for more storage.

Hiya,

On your #2...If you are going with heavy load, I would think your better option is a lower pitched prop. If your rig is set up correctly, the foil will be out of the water once you are on plane...it won't be doing anything...

Steve

I'm only putting it on for the hole shot. I have talked to and read reviews from enough people that say the hydrofoil solves this problem. Before I start playing around with props, I am going to see if an inexpensive solution solves it. Plus, I am only talking about when I am fishing a tournament and have a full livewell and a partner with all his gear. I fish by myself 90% of the time with a light load when it's never a problem.

Edited by Paul S 1/11/2019 7:50 AM