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Ok so basically I should install a foil on my islander no matter what. I can't wait to try it out. I might run it first time without then pull up to an island and install it and run it with it on that way I will defiantly see the difference real quick. I hope that it lifts the stern up whil underway and forces the nose down as well. That is if the existing holes on my cavitation plate match up to the foils installation. I will check that prior to launch. Also thinking aboit assign 150 pounds to the bow via sandbags anyways.

That's a dandy for sure. Seemed like it took awhile to get that bruiser in, runnin pretty light line I take it

Spike, how much did you spend on the Sound Down altogether

Like the stuff you can buy at a mattress store?

so do 2 riggers. my kicker isnt electric start etc so makes no difference. a good deep cycle battery will run 2 riggers and electronics no problem I wouldnt use the same battery for starting though

I have a starting battery isolated just for the main engine.mthen I have a deep cell batter that is connected to all my electronics and 2 electric riggers. I don't have much other then an older ff lights marine radio etc. haven't had a problem yet, even all day on water running riggers up and down no issues. But it is a new and good quality deep cycle

I am with you dannyL but man that stuff is expensive. Don't know how much I would need either

Thanks bigdave defiantly gonna pick one up. Most likely the stingray version. I hope my pre existing holes match up. That would be nice

Ok curious to know if this insulation increases the engine compartment temp. I have been thinking about adding something to the inside of my compartment as well.

Thanks I would assume that it had to make a difference. Any particular manufacturer? My dad has the hydra troll but I am not putting the trolling plate model on the islanders thinking the stingray, been around a long time must be good

Have a 91 221 Islander..V6..Thinking about installing a hydrafoil on the cavitation plate. curious to know what other tin boat owners of similar size that have done so how the performance improved, if at all?

I think I might go that route as well. My cavitation plate already had holes in it I think from a trolling plate. A long time ago we added one of the hydra troll fins and trolling plates to my dad's boat. It made a huge difference for sure getting on plane and staying there

yeah I have looked into all the different models. Conan try the easiest rout first. I would expect I will add tabs at some point though

I have looked into it. Many on here say add 200 pounds of sandbags in the front. My concern was more for the planing off than anything. I might try it this summer to see how it works out

Damn well I guess they are done then?

Wow maybe you should start writing writing our branding for nys. Cause we are defiantly not open for business but we do have decent hunting and angling to offer! Maybe our governor will listen to you. Been a long time since I have heard someone praise nys!,,,,

Dang I bought the majority of my set ups from Brett's place. Always very responsive to both email and phone. Always shipped things right out and decent prices. I will be sorry that they may no longer be around?...

gas..oil.....service..insurance....

I hear yeah, walk into a shop with a $20 bill and you will come out with 2 rapalas or 1 yo-zuri. If you start adding up al the expenses to fish (troll) you might as well be eating the very best caviar the world has to offer..cause that is what its costing you!

thanks for the responses.!