20hp club

[Strecker25]

If you have a Highfield dinghy, Hurley makes some nice trim tabs that work great. They also fold up and out of the way when not in use or trailering. I have the 310 Classic with a 20 HP Suzuki and if will jump right up on plane. WOT is a little scary so I knee down and hang on.

Highfield Trim Tabs

Highfield Trim Tabs are easily installed and very functional. Clever design tabs to UP to allow the tender to be tied down tabs.

hurleymarine.com

i love these, we have them on our 310CL. I keep them in the neutral position but they help keep the boat level and planes at super low speeds

 

[Fill Ess]

Can someone please talk me off the ledge? So I don't drive to Florida and bring this back?

( 11-footer 50hp )

Boston Whaler Sport 110 tender - boats - by owner - marine sale - craigslist

Nice sturdy tender/small fishing boat. Hull, floor, transom etc. all solid in good condition. Upgraded motor to 50 HP Honda. Trailer very good condition, 2 new tires, new lights, wiring.

jacksonville.craigslist.org

 

[Blueone]

Can someone please talk me off the ledge? So I don't drive to Florida and bring this back?

( 11-footer 50hp )

Boston Whaler Sport 110 tender - boats - by owner - marine sale - craigslist

Nice sturdy tender/small fishing boat. Hull, floor, transom etc. all solid in good condition. Upgraded motor to 50 HP Honda. Trailer very good condition, 2 new tires, new lights, wiring.

jacksonville.craigslist.org

I can’t stop you…. But I can beat you there…. Get on it

 

[GnrlPatton]

Sorry for the quick hijack.
@GnrlPatton
Which automatic trim tabs do you have on the AB?

I went with these (not from this retailer, this was just the first one I found with a Google search): https://www.wholesalemarine.com/ben...R6UmHm0ncL9H8rp9oHkv89sYa2IkU0EhoCnMAQAvD_BwE

SLT6 is designed for boats 10-14', so they were perfect for my setup. @Skybolt mine weren't adjustable strength, though I've heard you can buy the springs for the SLT10 if you need a higher force.

 

[Jaybeaux]

Can someone please talk me off the ledge? So I don't drive to Florida and bring this back?

( 11-footer 50hp )

Boston Whaler Sport 110 tender - boats - by owner - marine sale - craigslist

Nice sturdy tender/small fishing boat. Hull, floor, transom etc. all solid in good condition. Upgraded motor to 50 HP Honda. Trailer very good condition, 2 new tires, new lights, wiring.

jacksonville.craigslist.org

Like my buddy told me when I was looking at dinghies.....If you don't buy it, I will.

 

[Great Lakes]

Not to be confused with the 2 head club @Great Lakes

Now that I have all this horsepower do any of you find the fin still helps ?

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Christmas just keeps on giving, found this on the back of the dinghy when I visited the boat today

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Nothing like sitting at the helm with a beer

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I have a 20hp on my dinghy. I feel complete now

 

[Blueone]

I have a 20hp on my dinghy. I feel complete now

You are not complete until you have 2 heads….. come on I can’t believe you made me say that

 

[Mark.60]

maybe if you attach that fin to your mailbox it will keep the trucks away.
sorry couldn’t resist

 

[dcwjd]

I have a fin on my 20hp Tohatsu, and it made no difference in planing. I would still have to lean up to the bow to get on plane with anything other than just myself on board. What I found made a huge difference was the automatic trim tabs. Easy install and the dinghy jumps on plane now, even with 2-3 people on board.

I do think the fins help with cavitation once you are on plane and when turning the dinghy at speed. Also it is supposed to help with fuel economy, though I have no data on that personally.

My dinghy is an AB 10VSX (10+ footer) and it weighs around 500 pounds with the outboard.

I have the same boat but have the 30hp tohatsu. Boat moves nicely.