StingRay Boat Hydrofoils

There are many devices and gadgets designed for boaters and meant to improve their experience on the water. However, when it comes to performance, just a few products can bring notable enhancements, and hydrofoils are one of them. Their principle can be compared to that of air spoilers and dams used in motorsports. Attached to an outboard engine, a hydrofoil reduces water drag by lifting the motor together with the boat's stern. The faster it moves, the higher the lift is; this effect is greatly determined by a so-called angle attack that, in turn, depends on the hydrofoil's design and some other parameters.

Established in 1987, Marine Dynamics, Inc. manufactures hydrofoils and has a huge experience in this field. Many years ago, it came on the boat market with the original StingRay Hydrofoil Stabilizer. These days, it's known as the classic model by StingRay, which is sold along with other models available in different lineups and colors. You can choose a black, white, or gray hydrofoil to suit the engine's color. Some models are offered in two sizes called the Junior and Senior; the former is usually meant for less powerful boats developing less than 40 hp.

All hydrofoils by the brand are meant to be installed just above the propeller. A traditional installation method implies drilling two or four holes in the motor's cavitation plate, but the company has also patented a special method that doesn't require drilling. So, what benefits a hydrofoil brings in practice? Helping to keep a boat on plane, it contributes to fuel economy, improves performance at different speeds, stabilizes a boat, and reduces porpoising and cavitation. Proudly made in the United States, StingRay boat accessories and hydrofoils are delivered to buyers in more than 30 countries. Take advantage of these products and boost your boat's performance and safety!