Howdy,
Does anyone have any experience with putting a Chris Bailey foil on a new V8 4-Stroke? I'm curious to see what the performance impact is on these newer motors.
I currently have a new Verado 300 and while I am not lacking in holeshot, the added benefits of slow speed planing are still of interest to me, as would going up in pitch and compensating for it with a foil.
Any isights would be appreciated.
Take care,
Ruddiger
It's my understanding that the thicker cavitation plate has some shift controls inside of it. May make mounting a foil a bit of a problem.
2020 Allison XB 21
Merc 300R
2018-SST Bullet
Merc 300R
Bullet 20XD
300XS DBR
It helped my 300R. The thicker cav plates are hollow and only on the R with sportsmaster. The Verado 300 should have the standard cav plate so the mounting is the same as we have always seen.
Merc did put out a tech bulletin about this. I believe it states they are not allowed. Just an FYI.
Allison XB21 2+2
Mercury 300R
That makes since. It was a 300R with a sport master that I was looking at and talking about.
2020 Allison XB 21
Merc 300R
2018-SST Bullet
Merc 300R
Bullet 20XD
300XS DBR
If this helps. I can tell you for a fact it helped my 2006 Norris Craft 21.5 with a 250xs sportmaster greatly. Hole shot was instant & slow speed planning was the best.
Just be careful- and be sure to read the Warranty section of your Engine Owner's Manual (specifically exclusions).
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