[BigLew]

I am looking for opinions on using hydrofoils, a.k.a. Doelfins, on outdrive units on 23'Scepters.

My thinking is this. 900-1200 lbs. of engine and drive at the stern coupled with about 1100 lbs. of fuel in the 140 +/= gal. belly tank. If we can get a few hundred pounds of lift from such fins, are they worth the effort and what are the trade offs. Trim tabs then become more of a tool to balance the load port/starbord and since they needed to be extended less- reduced drag.

I would be interested in the thoughts of those members that have considered/investigated such things.

Thanks in advance for your contributions.