hydrofoils

jennykatz · Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:19 pm Post subject: hydrofoils

does anyone remember the s/s whale tail hydrofoil that boaters world or boat us used to sell . i've read the link that the doel fin and the other plastic fins don't work that well on the c-22 . also has anyone tried to pull the 22 with a acura mdx or honda pilot ?? IM hoping to pick up my boat in a few weeks its a 1999 cruiser with a 50 needs a 90-115 .if anyone needs a 50honda let me know thanks

Jazzmanic · Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject:

We installed a Permatrim hydrofoil on our Suzuki 70hp and it works great. I've heard other hydrofoils would make the boat squirrely in turns but we've never experienced that with the Permatrim. It really gets the bow down and makes running through chop much smoother. I've read other Permatrim users saying the same thing. There's lot of info about hydrofoils in the Trim Tabs, Hydrofoil forum.

Peter

jennykatz · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 1:33 am Post subject:

where do you buy this permatrim hydrofoil for yamaha 90 -115

Jazzmanic · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 2:35 am Post subject:

Below is the link to the only U.S. distributor of Permatrim. I spoke to the dealer directly about a month ago, I think his name was Andy Jr. He's very knowlegeable and verified that he is the lone distributor of Permatrim in the U.S. I'm sure they would have one that would fit a Yamaha but be sure to call.

http://www.shipyardisland.com/

Peter

gljjr · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:52 pm Post subject:

If you need more information on them here is there factory website. http://www.permatrimmarine.com/

Sneaks · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:06 pm Post subject:

If you decide on Yamaha, I have a new-in-the-box Permatrim for the 75 and 90 hp Yamaha models sitting in my garage. I went with Trim Master trim tabs instead. Just check on the current cost of a new one and PM me with an offer I can't refuse. Laughing

Don

jennykatz · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:34 pm Post subject: permatrim

don you did not like the permatrims or did they get in the way of the trimtabs?? Im hoping to pick up boat in two weeks then repower with f90 so it might be some time in dec jim on /jennykatz/duck

Byrdman · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 7:39 am Post subject:

jennykatz: Ya get my PM about the motor that is on the boat now?

Sneaks · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:42 am Post subject:

Jennykatz:

The Permatrim is well made and from reports on here, it works well. My reason for choosing to pass up the Permatrim for the trim tabs were twofold and had nothing to do with whether I liked it or not and everything to do with preventing a costly ding in my garage:

I had precisely 26 ft. available for storage and the Permatrim adds to the overall length, especially with the motor up. Punching a hole in the garage stucco was inevitable if I went Permatrim.

Trim Master sells a 12 X 9 kit for the C-Dory for $300 if you ask for the C-Dory special. 12 X 12 is only $30 more. It's quality is easily the equal of Bennett. Our erstwhile Nerd got Brats the special some time back and they still honor it. (You can FROOGLE it for $275 + shipping elsewhere but the factory support is worth haggling for.) The tabs don't add to the overall length, so it was a safer alternative.

I think Da Nag has or had both the Permatrim and the Trim Master tabs but I find the tabs are sufficient. At least so far....

jennykatz · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:09 am Post subject: motor byrdman

no i didnt get the pm how do you get that anyway plz tell me how thanks

rogerbum · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:18 am Post subject:

Jenny,

To get the PM (private message) - look at the "C-Brats" menu bar on the top every page. On the bottom right of the bar, 4 icons over from the help icon, is the PM icon. It should indicate if you have PM's. Click on it to read and respond. If you have problems, the help icon contains many pieces of info that may help.

Best,
Roger on the SeaDNA

oldgrowth · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:52 am Post subject:

I made a hydrofoil for my boat. I didn’t want to spend over $100 for a piece of bent aluminum, so I made one based on the permatrim that I saw in several albums. I didn’t have an actual permatrim to copy but the one I made makes a world of difference on how my boat handles. Savings was over $100 because I had some scrap aluminum lying around. Photos of it in my Boat Project album, last two photos

Jazzmanic · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:11 am Post subject:

Dave,
Great job! Thumbs Up

Looks just like the Permatrim we had on my Suzuki DF70. I really liked the way C-Dancer handled with the Permatrim.
We'll have to compare how she handles with trim tabs only with the new DF90.
Peter

starcrafttom · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 3:48 am Post subject:

Miss t How much for you to make me up one for my honda 90 "from scraps just laying around" you guys with tools and talent really bug us with neither.

oldgrowth · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:19 pm Post subject: