question about wake size & shape

(zink) · (zink) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-30-2008, 9:58 AM

I have an i/o. will a hydrofoil stabilizer(goes on right above the prop to help with bow rise etc.) help or hurt my wake size and shape.anyone have one on their boat?

(texastbird) · (texastbird) **Join Date: May 2003** 03-30-2008, 5:23 PM

It will help you get out of the hole faster and hold your speed better. It will help prevent cavitation on tight turnarounds too. I think to the extent that changing the trim shapes the wake the foil will make adjustments a little more profound.

Some people are really against hydrofoils, saying tey can put unintended strain on your lower unit. I had one on my old Sea Ray several years ago and I really liked it.

(zink) · (zink) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-30-2008, 5:37 PM

thanks. ive noticed when i trim the prop up it makes the wake steeper will that still be the case?

(treycleaton) · (treycleaton) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 03-30-2008, 6:37 PM

Yes, trimming up while under way will sink the transom and change the shape of the wake. It did on my old Bayliner