Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: trim tabs vs. hydro foil

Posted by Turpin on 05/09/09 - 12:32 PM
#1

A friend of mine said he read a hydro foil could possible do damage to the transom of his boat due to excessive stress. so I asked the question is there an amount of horsepower where one should look at trim tabs instead of a hydro foil. My friend is running a 115hp on a Javlin. I know it is not a whaler the theory would still apply, so the question is still a valid one.

Posted by ioptfm on 05/09/09 - 12:41 PM
#2

I would think that the size of the boat would be the determining factor vs the size of the motor. I have never run across a boat that was damage from either if they were installed properly

Posted by jimmyrinaldi on 05/17/09 - 4:09 PM
#3

I am done with hydro foils... Trim tabs rule...