Stearn flotation blocks

[Duckenator]

I saw an idea I thought was very interesting, these blocks bolt to the stearn and are supposed to give about 200 lbs of postive bouyancy to the boat. My question is this: I have a 14' boat with a 10hp johnson seahorse, with me my dog and duckhunting gear it will get up on plane just barely. Would the extra bouyancy at the stearn help this some?

 

[DJ]

Re: Stearn flotation blocks

Only if they are mounted low enough on the transom to actually extend the planing surface of the hull.

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Stearn flotation blocks

Duckenator, maybe give one of those hydrofoils ( DoelFin, Stingray, etc) a try. Your rig sounds like a perfect candidate for one.

 

[12Footer]

Re: Stearn flotation blocks

What Fouled Plug said. They work great and are cheap. I doubt the foam bocks wlll do much for you. You may also want to move wieght forward as much as much as you can.

 

[Duckenator]

Re: Stearn flotation blocks

I took the hydrofoil advice and bought the Doelfins. I'll give it a try saturday morning. I still may give the blocks a try, if anything it'll make getting the dog into the boat easier.