Transom Wedge yea, Hydrofoil nay?

[bobbob]

I'm repowering now (just to a 60HP Merc bigfoot), I'm currently planning to add a 5 degree transom wedge, and not install a hydrofoil. Any reason I should change either of these decisions? (obviously the wedge is more difficult to change later)

Thanks

[Gazmn]

Go with the wedge. Most foils you can't install without voiding your new motor warranty. & if a warranty is not an issue, you can always add a foil later.

[Starscream]

Go with the wedge. Most foils you can't install without voiding your new motor warranty. & if a warranty is not an issue, you can always add a foil later.

What he said.

[confluence]

what are you trying to accomplish with the wedge or the foil??

[Crikey]

Is this a homebuilt wedge? Like a Schnellboot?

[Neo]

what are you trying to accomplish with the wedge or the foil??

Me too! ... Maybe it's an thing but I have no understanding of why you'd need one Bob?
I thought they were used on short hull boats that rise up at the bow under power?

[Billy]

Definitely the wedges. It gives the motor a better angle of attack thus preventing the bow from rising as much during acceleration. Stay away from the foil. Possible undue stress and torque on stern and motor. Just my 2 cents. (Works for the 140. )