Hydrofoil Stabilizers

[jp]

Thanks for the info. Are there any negative ramifications to having this? motor problems?

[Shimano4Life]

I have heard good things about them, but they are an eyesore. Also, having been a mechanic for a while, I have repeatedly banged my head on these things while changing lower unit (gear lube) oil, putting bilge plugs in, etc. THEY ARE NOT SOFT!!! I can tell you from experience.

[offdtop]

Thanks for the info. Are there any negative ramifications to having this? motor problems?

I ran one on my first boat for 3 years and had no problems what so ever, as mentioned you will lose 2-3 mph top end. Have you thought about a different prop? 4 blade? you didn't say what size motor, if you have a 115 or bigger a 4 blade or a different pitch 3 blade may solve your problem also. My buddy had a Black max 150 on a Glasstream and he put a "whale tail" on it because it wouldn't jump on plane after he installed it - it would.