Outboard motor hydrofoil
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 15, 2004 at 17:43
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Dave
My 10ft 'V' nose tinny absolutely flies with one on board. The 6hp Tohatsu can't be used flat out as the speed it reaches can feel dangerous.
With two aboard it struggles. No matter how far forward the weight is placed, the rear stays down and the nose up. The top speed is maybe 30% of what it is when one is aboard.
Has anyone used a "hydrofoil" attachment on a small outboard. From your experience, do you think it might give the transom the lift it needs so that a reasonable speed is reached.
Thanks for your help,
Dave
Reply By: ev700 - Thursday, Dec 16, 2004 at 00:14
Thursday, Dec 16, 2004 at 00:14
In this situation a hydrofoil would be a waste of money. A 6hp with any weight on board will never do better than displacement speed.
If you have unlicenced drivers who might use the boat, keep the 6hp and put up with the slow speed when loaded.
If you regularly carry more, a slightly bigger boat with a 15hp two stroke would be the go. It would also be safer and more flexible.
Fishnet Australia has a good boating
forum you might find useful.
http://www.fishnet.com.au/
EV700
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