hydrofoil vs smart tabs?

coolguy147

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what to do. i hear that hydrofoils r better for smaller boats but people put on smart tabs? and they perform good. then dolphins r good and not good depends on boat weight what to do!!!
 

ondarvr

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Re: hydrofoil vs smart tabs?

Foils are rarely needed, so if you think you need something it will most likely be tabs.

What is it you're having a problem with?
 

coolguy147

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Re: hydrofoil vs smart tabs?

not me this guy keeps saying that dolphins r better and i wanted to know if it was true. he has a 13foot whaler with a 40hp johnson he said that he has both gas tanks in back with batter oil and such. and he has a fin on it
 

ondarvr

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Re: hydrofoil vs smart tabs?

If all he needs to do is keep the bow down, then tabs are a better product.

A foil will do it, but its not the correct application for the product and may cause other issues.
 

coolguy147

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Re: hydrofoil vs smart tabs?

i said it puts stress on his motor but he saids its very minimal
 

dajohnson53

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Re: hydrofoil vs smart tabs?

If all he needs to do is keep the bow down, then tabs are a better product.

A foil will do it, but its not the correct application for the product and may cause other issues.

I know some of the drawbacks of the foil, but what is the correct application anyway?
 
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