Bolt on outboard engine foils

[Anthgony Steel]

Can anyone please tell me if t

Can anyone please tell me if these bolt on outboard engine foils do work in providing better planning or stop cavitation. They also claim to save gas. I am looking at buying one soon. Thanks

 

[emil]

"normally only for under power

"normally only for under powered boats, if under powered it might help some."

 

[scott_s]

"I don't recommend them. p

"I don't recommend them. put a lot of extra load on motor mounts, pilot shaft, and transom. outboard motors weren't designed to take that kind of load. invest in trim tabs if needed. more expensive, but a better solution."

 

[bigdaddy]

"I have them on my 25hp, (

"I have them on my 25hp, (14ft boat) and they dont lift the boat any higher in the water, but it planes more quickly and the steering feels better

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