Mark Hofman
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We have a Mariner 25 hp, electric start outboard on a 16-foot Tracker Sportsman jon boat. It pushes it along on plane with two people really well (20 to 25 mph), and with three people it will still get up on top. We added a Stingray Jr. hydrofoil and what a difference! It pops up on plane much faster and can stay on plane at much lower speeds.
My question is this: have any of you put any kind of hydrofoil on your bigger outboards, and if so would you do it again on a new boat? I'm considering putting a regular Stingray foil on a Merc 150. Other suggestions? Would you discourage it?
My reason for wanting to do this are two-fold: planing at lower speeds, and getting up on plane faster in some of the shallower lakes and rivers I fish.
Opinions are GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
Mark
My question is this: have any of you put any kind of hydrofoil on your bigger outboards, and if so would you do it again on a new boat? I'm considering putting a regular Stingray foil on a Merc 150. Other suggestions? Would you discourage it?
My reason for wanting to do this are two-fold: planing at lower speeds, and getting up on plane faster in some of the shallower lakes and rivers I fish.
Opinions are GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!
Mark