This video shows what happens from 5 to 35 mph on a 25 foot Tritoon.

Add lifting strakes to pontoon. Motor options vary from 99HP to 300HP but for using the Solstice 240 as a wakeboarding pontoon boat at least 115HP should be preferred. Some manufacturers offer pontoons with pre-fitted lifting strakes. Tracker had these NV logs that would plane a 2 log toon with a 90 hp outboard but they used 6 inch wide strakes on both sides of the pontoon.

Adding lifting strakes to an existing pontoon can cost around 2000 and this may be a worthwhile investment to you depending on the purposes of your pontoon. If you increase to a 75 HP outboard youll just barely break into the low 20 MPH range. Under ideal conditions speeds can reach over 36 mph.

But I personally would only have them if they are already a pre-installed feature on the pontoon. Pontoon tubes have a rounded shape and they immerse more than halfway in the water. Since he is one of the highest volume Bennington dealers in Texas I took his word.

Lifting strakes will also support your boats performance in rough waters. It even has a swim platform for some serene fun in water. After discussions with motor dealer and talking with Bentley reps the prop I have on it now is a 157515 pitch SS prop.

Their purpose is to help the boat become more aerodynamic so that it sails smoothly on the. Lifting Strakes Inside Out. With motorboat combo you should benefit from strakes in theory.

Manitous lifting strakes work to not only create lift but also to make the. Lifting strakes provide lift by displacing water and raising the bow above the waterline. 2011 2275 RCW Merlot with palm carpet 150 Mercury Optimax PRO XS twin 32 elip tubes sealed lifting strakes underwater LEDs side lighting LEDs bimini top LEDs Custom interior LEDs Cupholder LEDs dual batteries raised helm.