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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LaqueRatt" data-source="post: 499424" data-attributes="member: 32586">I'm not sure why some people hate them, but seems to me the answer it a hydrofoil fin attached to the lower unit. I plan to get one for my Mirro. Considered moving the tank forward. Hard to tie down and one more thing to trip over. Thought about putting the battery in the bow. It would never remain level and would take a beating. Probably wouldn't last long up there. So the foil seems to be the answer. Most report smoother sailing and higher speeds. Being able to remain on plane at a lower speed.I currently have an 18 HP on my Mirro and it goes pretty good, but I have a 25 HP Rude that's going on it soon which doesn't weigh a whole lot more. If I'm not mistaken it's under a 100 lbs. I can lift it without a lot of trouble so it can't be all that heavy. It's a 77 BTW. If you don't mine working on old motors this might just be the ticket for you. Less weight, a LOT more power and cheaper too. No way I'd put up with a sub 10 HP motor. Just too small IMO.</blockquote>