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 Mar 2 2008, 02:16 AM
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 the wizz kid  Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9  |
hi guys ,just wondering what you guys think of hydrofoils ?,ive used them before on a glass boat i once had ,and yes like poly i bought a permatrim and had the same problem of porposing ,do you guys use any other brand ?and what are they like ? thanx jas
-------------------- allways in the shit ,its just the depth that varies
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Mar 12 2008, 09:15 PM
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 Jewfish Group: Members Posts: 141 Joined: 12-March 08 From: Sutherland shire Member No.: 2,564 |
I have a permatrim and think its the best mod ive done, though its a 4.6m ally boat with a 40 yamaha.
No issue with porposing at all. This post has been edited by A pirate: Mar 12 2008, 09:16 PM -------------------- A Pirate by name, A Pirate by nature! I support FILLET and RELEASE! Botany Bay PB's; nil to date Port Hacking PB's; Flathead 47cm, Bream 36cm, Flounder 32cm (these are not big PB's but its a start) Northern Australia PB's; Shark 1.6m(whaler), Spangled Emperor 60cm, Spanish Mackerel 1.45m |
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Apr 6 2008, 11:07 PM
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 *Suretus Anus* Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 6-April 08 From: Brooky Member No.: 2,582 |
Dont like them myself mate. Bought my new boat last November. After taking out twice i ripped them off. I just couldnt get the trim right. Was to inconsistent. Maybe i was just to used to not using them and didnt give it a go. But i wont be trying any time soon. Maybe it depends on the boat.
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Apr 6 2008, 11:14 PM
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 *FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
Hahahaha, Here we go again!!!
A properly setup engine shouldnt need them.... That is if the the hull is properly designed and the engine is mounted correctly and the weight is distributed throughout the boat properly. Even just the extra drag will cost you in fuel and speed.. My dad put them on his boat and i hate the bloody things! They arnt permatrims but some form of wings.. |
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Apr 6 2008, 11:18 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
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Apr 6 2008, 11:49 PM
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the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
god your a wan%^r rum hahaahaa
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Apr 6 2008, 11:51 PM
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*FruitLoop* 53 Group: Donator Posts: 2,043 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Out in the sticks Member No.: 3 |
QUOTE (jasonb @ Apr 7 2008, 06:49 PM)  god your a wan%^r rum hahaahaa Hahaha, Only when im alone... and thinking about ...................................... .......... .................. FISH'N! |
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 Apr 6 2008, 11:55 PM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,027 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
QUOTE (Rum Dust N Ruckus @ Apr 7 2008, 05:14 PM) My dad put them on his boat and i hate the bloody things! They arnt permatrims but some form of wings.. reaally because i have never seen a boat with them fly they must be shit hahahahhahahaha 
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Apr 7 2008, 02:45 AM
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the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
i might have too make one for me 8hp me thinks
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Apr 8 2008, 12:13 AM
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BEN 10kg Group: Members Posts: 1,027 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 370 |
why would that be jas ?????
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Apr 8 2008, 12:27 AM
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the wizz kid Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 14-April 07 From: manilla,kingstown Member No.: 9 |
cause i can ahaahaaaa
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 Apr 8 2008, 03:20 AM
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Garfish Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 31-January 08 From: glen.inns nsw Member No.: 2,515 |
Jason
had then on that 15ft a wast of time mate hard to sterr -------------------- IMG]http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/bullrout22/b18.gif[/img]
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Apr 8 2008, 05:13 AM
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 *TheUnderTaker* Group: Members Posts: 419 Joined: 13-April 07 From: Sydney Member No.: 5 |
I bought some Lazika hydrafoils and put on my 15ft half cab.....absolutely rubbish...boat would sway from side to side with them on...took them off and the boat is fine again....returned them and got a refund.....never again.....boat runs fine without them...
-------------------- FISHING beats Working
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Apr 8 2008, 05:39 AM
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 *Telescopic Stick* Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 14-April 07 From: THE SHIRE Member No.: 8 |
jas buy a glass one its better can recycle when it breaks ...think green boy....goodonya
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Apr 9 2008, 12:33 AM
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 Shark Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 15-October 07 From: S.A Member No.: 720 |
Some foils are better than others in fact one manufacturer may be good on one boat and crap on another all comes down to a bit of trial and error..
I have always used them on 40hp and under saved me fuel and got me plaining much quicker especialy when I added live wells,deck,and other weighty extras...Setup can be a pain in the rump but once fine tuned they become a real asset its quite amazing how even a tiny adjustment can makae all the differance.. Personally a prop upgrade if you can afford the cash to a custom made solaris or the like will be even better these guys tune the pitch ect ect to specifically suit the load,boat and hull perfectly but can be quite expensive eg $280 and upwards but another real investment in comfortable boating out on the brine. -------------------- YOU MUST SHOW RESPECT TO GET IT IN RETURN, NEVER PRESUME YOU DESERVE IT.....
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