Hydrofoils For Outboard Motors
Find the right outboard hydrofoil for smoother handling and better control on the water.
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Outboard Hydrofoils
Smooth handling makes every trip more enjoyable. Outboard hydrofoils help smaller boats get onto the plane faster and reduce porpoising, giving you steadier control on the water. They are a simple and affordable upgrade if your boat doesn’t have trim tabs.
Hydrofoils work by lifting the stern, keeping your boat stable even at lower speeds. This makes it easier to stay on the plane, reduces drag, and can improve fuel efficiency. They also help control cavitation, which happens when your propeller spins too fast and creates bubbles that affect performance.
At Outback Equipment, we stock hydrofoils from trusted brands like SE Sport. Choose from the SE Sport 200 for outboards between 8–40hp, the SE Sport 300 for 40–350hp motors, or the SE Sport 400 with a slide-on design that makes installation quicker. Buy online today and enjoy fast delivery across Australia.
What Else You Might Need
- Outboard Motor Covers protect your engine from sun, salt, and weather exposure so it stays in good condition between outings.
- Boat Seats & Pedestals provide stable and comfortable seating that can handle the constant movement and vibration of boating.
- Boat T Tops: give shade from the sun and protection from rain, making your time on the water more enjoyable.
- Boat Propellers ensure your engine runs efficiently by matching the right size and pitch to your boat setup.
- Hydraulic Steering Kits improve handling by making steering smoother and reducing strain at higher speeds.
- Fuel Tanks & Hoses keep your motor supplied with clean fuel and extend your range without frequent refills.
Frequently Asked Questions about hydrofoils
What do hydrofoils do for small outboards?
Hydrofoils help small outboards by lifting the stern of the boat. This gets the boat onto the plane faster, reduces porpoising, and improves stability. They also make steering smoother and can improve fuel efficiency by reducing drag in the water.
What does it mean when your boat is up on the ‘plane’?
When a boat is on the plane, the hull lifts out of the water and the boat skims across the surface at speed. Planing improves efficiency, reduces drag, and makes the ride feel faster and smoother. Without a hydrofoil, smaller boats may struggle to stay on the plane at lower speeds.
What are trim tabs?
Trim tabs are plates fixed to the transom of larger boats. They control lift and angle so the boat can plane more easily and stay level. Hydrofoils work in a similar way for smaller boats that do not have trim tabs, giving better stability and handling.
What is cavitation, and can hydrofoils help reduce it?
Cavitation happens when the propeller spins too quickly, creating bubbles that collapse and cause vibration, noise, or even prop damage. Hydrofoils reduce cavitation by helping the boat plane smoothly, keeping water flow steadier around the propeller.
