I think I am going to install a hydrofoil to my 150 Otimax. I'm looking at a Stearns. They don't seem to be that expensive. Since it is basically a wing I figure they can't be too much different from maker to maker. Any info would be appreciated.
I like the SE sport 300 that I have, and I haven't had any bad effects from it. I've been running them on two different boats for 3 years. I like the way the SE sport foil doesn't stick out to the side as much as other designs.
My $.02
Get the smart tabs.Foils can help hole shot and improve handling some. They can also reduce your speed,can cause squirly handling eat fuel,and in the extreme damage your antivent plate.
Smart tabs will inprove hole shot,improve ride,may improve top end,improve handling,and reduce no wake speed wander.They also have excellent tech support.
On our little 10 foot invader, we had a sting ray jr and it made the boat a whole lot easier to handle. Removed the foil and added smart tabs and picked up a lot of speed and much better fuel use. Also the list to port went away. Smart tabs would be the way to go.
Go to the Evinrude section and look at the thread that begins with "Fin broke....". Don't know if he was running one when it broke, but you can see the two bolt holes on the half that's left from a foil.
