hydrofoil or stabilizer needed

[big dreamer racing]

I have a 1976 Larson tri hull 18 ft. I just bought a 140hp Johnson w/tilt-trim.
My question is the motor doesn't have a stabilizer on it how will I know if I need it? or should I just get one. The old Johnson 65hp that was on it had a stabilizer on it. I use the boat for tubing etc. I don't have the 140hp on yet, but the 65 under full lock turns would "cavitate" the prop out of water, of course I might not have manually trimmed the motor properly. Also are the stabilizer/hydrofoil rated by HP? Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: hydrofoil or stabilizer needed

save your money on the foils, buy smart tabs. much more bang for the buck. i boaters only recommend foils to people the do not like.
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[nlain]

Re: hydrofoil or stabilizer needed

What he said, Smart Tabs all the way. I have had both, no more foils.

 

[rndn]

Re: hydrofoil or stabilizer needed

Go with smart tabs. You will find they are not that expensive and will perform much better than the foils.

 

[180shabah]

Re: hydrofoil or stabilizer needed

My question is the motor doesn't have a stabilizer on it how will I know if I need it?

Do you wear 7-8 gold chains with your fishnet muscle shirts?

Do you have spinners on your lawnmower?

Do you have a 3' wing ontop of the wifes minivan?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you NEED a hydrofoil, because chicks know that a guy with a big wing......

If you are more interested in results and spending your money wisely, get tabs.