Posted by tigermc on 03/27/13 - 9:02 AM
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Here is my two cents from a recent experience. I have a 1973 13' sport with a 40hp Yamaha. I know it is a completely different boat but the experience is still relevant. I had a 1994 Evinrude 40hp with 15" prop and a hydrofoil, no power trim. The hole shot was excellent. I repowered the boat with a 40hp Yamaha 15" prop, power trim and no hydrofoil. The hole shot was a struggle and the boat porposed unless trimmed perfect. I was reluctant but I added a SE Sport 200 hydrofoil from Bass Pro. The hole shot is amazing and the porposing is nonexistent. I will also add that the 15" prop on both engines run 42 mph. My boat is loaded with (2) marine batteries, 12gal. tank and a bow mount trolling motor.