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hydrofoil fins

  • 16-10-2013 08:21PM
    #1
    makarov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭


    hi all .......

    could anyone tell me are hydrofoil fins good or bad . i have a 20foot motor boat 70hp outboard .

    thanks in advance .


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  • #2
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,386 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    My two cent is if they were any good the outboard companies would build them into the engine :D If your engine is new you can lose your warranty by drilling holes in your cavitation plate, I also feel it affects the resale of an outboard seeing the holes and knowing that the plate has been put under extra strain.
    Are you having problems with the boat.



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  • #3
    makarov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭makarov


    no no problems with the boat everything is fine . was just thinking of fitting these,s as they seem to save on fuel plus i have heard good and bad things about them so just wanted to ask the question .. but seeming you have answered the question . i have now decided not to fit them . many thanks for your input .


  • #4
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,386 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    They might save a bit on the plane but when your off it they are just extra drag, Glad you changed your mind I hate the bloody things. :D




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  • #5
    makarov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭makarov


    cheers man and thank you for you advice . :)


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