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Tiller. Lund ssv 14 with standard bench seats . Moved gas tank forward toward bow, and put in 'casting deck' in bow section for better balance, helped a little but with engine, battery, and me in back (usually solo), it's till stern heavy. I use an tiller extension handle so I can sit/stand more...

I know people use the term generally for any hydrofoil but just for clarity in figuring things out: the "Whale Tail" is a one piece aluminum hydrofoil made by Davis Instruments. What is shown in the photo looks like black plastic/composite hydrofoil of the type made by SE Sport or Sting Ray...

seems DaleH has had a lot of experience with this kind of set up, strongly recommends a hydro foil. trying one on my Lund .

For what it's worth: marina put a 25 hp Suzuki 4 stroke on my 14' LUND. thought I'd want the extra power to cover the large bayside opening to ocean water that I'm on. The motor is fine but made boat too stern heavy, dealing with bow rise, porpoising ever since. I'd go for something smaller if...

Thanks for that info: did not realize smart tabs were an option, will look into that. DaleH confirms that generally hydrofoils should help with a. boat like mine. The Atwoods look good and i already have a Davis Whale Tail, but honestly, drilling into anti cavitation plate makes me nervous...

would you put smart tabs on a small aluminum boat? 14' LUND is not a high performance boat. I'm using it mostly in large saltwater bayside for shallow water fly fishing. the low stern /high bow porpoising is really the issue.

My Lund 14' ssv , tiller control is stern heavy with Suzuki 25 hp 4 stroke . moved gas tank forward but still tends to porpoise> understand that hydrofoil is usual solution. Bought an aluminum Whale Tail a while back but never put it on: any suggestions on hydrofoils that worked for you on this...