Hello Has anyone tried a Stingray or other hydrofoil .
I have a 20" Manitou with 70 HP Yamaha
Thanx in advance for answers
rob g
Hydrofoils
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Re: Hydrofoils
Hydrofoils are primarily used for getting a boat on plane quicker. Since pontoons don't really plane, you're probably not going to see much of a benefit.
What are you hoping to accomplish with it?
What are you hoping to accomplish with it?
Steve
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
Re: Hydrofoils
Thanx for quick answer.
Boat goes 18mph,and engine trim seems to make little difference.Plus lots of froth near engine.Was hoping for a little more speed,and a little less froth.
I am new to boating.
Boat goes 18mph,and engine trim seems to make little difference.Plus lots of froth near engine.Was hoping for a little more speed,and a little less froth.
I am new to boating.
Re: Hydrofoils
n general, hydrofoils are used to try to help problems after all else fails.
The first thing is prop selection. Important information needed:
What is your rpm when running wide open throttle? It needs to be in the range specified by Yamaha - likely 5500 rpm to 5900 rpm.
Is your prop in good physical condition, or does it have nicks, dings, or other damage?
Look at the mounting height of your motor. There is a small horizontal "fin" partway between the prop and the motor body. Specifically, is it higher, lower, or is it even with the bottom of the pod that the motor is mounted one?
Marc
The first thing is prop selection. Important information needed:
What is your rpm when running wide open throttle? It needs to be in the range specified by Yamaha - likely 5500 rpm to 5900 rpm.
Is your prop in good physical condition, or does it have nicks, dings, or other damage?
Look at the mounting height of your motor. There is a small horizontal "fin" partway between the prop and the motor body. Specifically, is it higher, lower, or is it even with the bottom of the pod that the motor is mounted one?
Marc
Big and ugly but we love our 1999/2000 Crest II DL with a Yamaha F115
Re: Hydrofoils
Hi Marc
definitely lower.
any advice is appreciated .well almost any.
rob g
definitely lower.
any advice is appreciated .well almost any.
rob g
Re: Hydrofoils
Hi Rob,
Prop selection is always the number one thing to look at.
From my post above:
The first thing is prop selection. Important information needed:
What is your rpm when running wide open throttle? It needs to be in the range specified by Yamaha - likely 5500 rpm to 5900 rpm.
Is your prop in good physical condition, or does it have nicks, dings, or other damage?
Marc
Prop selection is always the number one thing to look at.
From my post above:
The first thing is prop selection. Important information needed:
What is your rpm when running wide open throttle? It needs to be in the range specified by Yamaha - likely 5500 rpm to 5900 rpm.
Is your prop in good physical condition, or does it have nicks, dings, or other damage?
Marc
Big and ugly but we love our 1999/2000 Crest II DL with a Yamaha F115