Trim Tabs or Hydrofoil for 20 footer????

JW-Tex · #1 06-28-2005, 03:20 PM

1969 20 foot Center Console running a 140 Suzuki four stroke, not sure I want to drill all the holes in my new transom for the trim tabs, not sure if a hydrofoil will improve the performance. So far my only real issue is the bow raising when I power up. I have used both trim tabs and hydrofoils in the past but not on a 20 foot seacraft. Anybody running a hydrofoil on thier 20 footer? Anybody with a suzuki 140 using a hydrofoil?

Thanks

Trayder · #2 06-28-2005, 04:09 PM

I have the same set up as you, engine and hull and putting Trim Tabs on my boat was hands down the best add on option I have done.

I would not waste your time with a hydrofoil.

good luck

flash14 · #3 06-30-2005, 01:09 AM

I have had a 20 for 10+ years now and the hydrofoil sucks! The boat still porpoises and the boat sky rockets when I go to take off. If I were keeping mine, I would put trim tabs on in a heartbeat. Don't waste your time with the dolphin fins or the like.

JW-Tex · #4 09-13-2005, 01:08 PM

Thanks Trayder and Andrew...based on your input I bought the M120 Bennetts got them on Ebay new in box $325.00 delivered...can't wait to put them on!

Blue197320 · #5 03-16-2006, 01:34 AM

jw-tex, did u ever get the trim tabs on ur 20? i just got my 20 and it has a hydrofoil on it but havent used the boat yet. can u let me know the difference in the boat with and without them?
thanks

JW-Tex · #6 03-18-2006, 10:35 PM

The trim tabs work great, not big fan of drilling holes in my new transom...but it was definitely worth it.

The ride has significantly improved.

JW