trim tabs or hydrofoil?

[rreminga]

I have a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sundeck. Looking to increase planing time and possibly speed. Currently do not have a hydrofoil or trim tabs. Engine is a 5.0L Merc MPI Any preferences?

Thanks.

 

[techmitch]

I'll bet smart tabs will help!

http://www.nauticusinc.com/smart_tabs_automatic_trim_tabs.htm

 

[moparlvr4406]

Agreed
Hydrofoils require drilling holes in the cavitation plates.. not for me.

 

[rreminga]

Thanks. Pretty much made up my mind--SX10512-90 Smart Tabs.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Yup - go with the tabs. They will absolutely have a more of a noticeable impact than a foil. Besides, sometimes a foil can hinder higher speed performance.

 

[RICKKEY2]

Smart abs are what worked for me. I have a 1999 210 SD and have a heaver P.S.I tab on my port side due to port list and a lighter one on starboard side. Boat jumps right up on plain and not much noticeable speed loss. 5.0 MPI .I am very pleased with the results and boat rides level.

 

[RICKKEY2]

sorry E.F.I. not M.P.I

 

[Banagy]

Trim tabs all the. Installed Bennett trim tabs completely different boat.

 

[pompouswv]

i have bennett trim tabs and a four blade prop on my boat. I love the trim tabs for choppy water and when the boat is not loaded properly. But for coming up on plane quicker the 4 blade prop made way more of a difference than the trim tabs. If your major concern is planing speed i would consider a 4 blade prop before you try tim tabs.