Why do you NEED a HYDROFOIL and How to get best performance out of a small fishing rig

I have watched a bunch of hydrofoil videos, and many of them are simply wrong in their assumptions of how a hydrofoil creates performance. The purpose of a hydrofoil or stabilizer, like a Doel Fin, is to create lift at the transom of the boat, thus creating a better hole shot, or helping the boat plane out quicker. They are not intended to make a boat go "faster." If you boat will not get on plane then its top end speed is terribly reduced and therefore speed will be generated by getting on plane, but that is not the primary function of the stabilizer or hydrofoil.
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[@chaguie07171959]

God bless you brother and thanks for walking us through the install and the best candidates for this tool.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Happy to help. I would also like to note that I have use a few different stabelizers/hydrofoils, and my favorite is the original Doel-Fin. Thanks for watching and supporting TJO!

[@YourNextCast]

Hey my friend. So good to see you. You really know your stuff on your boats. I don't have a big boat yet, but I'm definitely keeping all these things in mind. Glad you got better performance out of it.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

As much as I love my bigger boat, I love the convenience and versatility of a small boat, and I know that many guys only have access to small rigs and are looking to maximize the efficiency of those smaller rigs. Love your channel, my friend!

[@mikegentile13]

Thanks!! I'm a perfect candidate for this. I can't get the boat up on plane. I bet I'm on the bottom end engine size for my boat too.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

It can sometimes be a cheap and easy fix.

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Lots of good information. Thanks for sharing.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Thanks Brother

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

They make a huge difference!! I just bought a 16' V Alumicraft V Hull w/ an 03' 25hp short shaft Johnson w/ a S.S. performance Prop. It would already do around 23-25mph. However, the front would ride straight up & she'd Dolphin on me. Now she hole shots like a champ, runs over 30mph w/ 1 person & runs very smoothly & flat!! (Basically looks like the prop is the only thing in the water at full speed) My mileage is very better now also. The Whale Tail (hydrofoil) claimed 30% increase & I believe it. I have no electric tilt & trim & don't need it now. $32

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Better than a couple grand for an electric trim unit!

[@WaynJul]

It really seems to make a difference. More speed and better fuel efficiency.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

It made a significant difference. Still not quite the performance I had hoped for, but it's much better.

[@johnkelley2615]

Nice comparison video’s. Do the walleye run on the Detroit river in the fall again? Thanks TJO

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Almost that time. I will be hitting the D real soon.

[@roberts735]

One more important thing that you didn’t touch on was motor height. But all good info. I’ve got a 15’ Alumacraft with a 20hp mercury and it is slow!!!!

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Great point! That boat was most frustrating. I sold it rather than dump money into it.

[@kentyler966]

Maybe I missed it but do you run a starting motor and separate trolling motor? If yes on batteries that probably about 120#. New lithium style batteries would drop that to about 50#. The problem is lithium batteries are about 3 times as expensive.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

That would certainly reduce weight, however its way to expensive. I hope someday lithiums are far more affordable.

[@rosshenderson5209]

How did the 9 pitch prop work? I am struggling with my current 20hp mercury set up and was thinking of going to a 4 blade prop or lower pitch 3

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

The 9 pitch helped a bit, but I conceded that I would never get acceptable performance out of it, and I traded it in.

[@joaquimaugustorocha]

Good info on the hydro stabilizer... How did the prop swap work out?

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Had to order it. Picking it up next week.

[@DUQUOIN1982]

I have a 15' boat with a 50hp 4 stroke merc. I can get it to plane with 3-4 people, (or kids) but 5 or 6, it won't plane out. I would give up a little top end for getting on plane with a load. Hydrofoil issue or prop? seems like hydro may help / work. Just curious if there is so much benefit from a simple fix, what is the reason the manufacturer doesn't include? Thanks for the video!

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Not sure why manufacturers dont include. They have been proven effective over decades. It should give you more lift. Another option is the merc 4 blade prop called the Spitfire.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

I had a 16 foot Alumacraft with a 40 merc. for a few years, and I couldn't get it to perform to my satisfaction, so I ended up fire powering it with a 60 hp high output Etech, and it made a world of difference. Bummer was that the outboard cost almost as much as I had paid for the boat. It all worked out in the end. When I sold it I got my money back. If you want to empower, I would be interested in your 50.

[@joaquimaugustorocha]

Speed wise, do you recall before and after?

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

It was a few miles per hour. It still won't do more than 15, with me driving.

[@robertschwark8]

You look like you're in Belleville lake

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Good eye! That's exactly where we were.