USED ROUND Pontoon Tubes in Stock: 1 - 15' L x 25" D Center Tube w/Strakes - $850. I have been searching threads and the Internet for a source. They keep the boat some what straight up and down when turning. While some manufacturers put lifting strakes on the outside, Harris lifting strakes are on the inside. Sometimes called running strakes or lifting strakes, these molded strips run lengthwise along the hull bottom and are virtually universal on modern planing boats. Home Boat Design Forums > Design > Powerboats > Lifting strakes on straight bottom 38' Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by ICBlowboaters, Feb 24, 2019 . Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum. ... One picture I saw was lifting strakes on a center log with a motor mount. Because our new boat with out OUTside lifting strakes is just as dry as our old boat with inside and outside strakes. Lifting strakes improve planing times and increase horsepower capabilities. if the strake is on the outside of the outermost pontoon and you turn to that side, the strake will keep the inside from dipping into the waterfor the turn. The strakes appear to go from aft of the nose cone to the stern. The Water glide is covered somewhat near the end. Skip to content. Where do I buy them and who installs them. They keep the boat some what straight up and down when turning. They only had twin toon pontoons back then. These guys build all kinds of pontoons and pontoon boats. Re: pontoon tube design confusion Hello again "Sprinter", if you search back on page 2 of the forum I believe, read through the "Lifting strakes" thread.

The dealer told me strakes can raise my max speed by 5 to 7 mph This hybrid tri hull is about $800 less than the twin elliptical package with strakes, and is a good compromise for price and performance. The outside lifting strakes on the old boat don't allow the boat to lean. Our unique, two-stage lifting strakes will get you on top of the water quickly and get you in and out of the corners like a pro.

They use round-bottomed pontoons. One thing that confuses me is that the brochure for my pontoon states a maximum hp rating of 150hp for my boat without lifting strakes but then states that with the lifting strakes option you can go up to 250hp. It features a 25-inch diameter center tube with high-strength aluminum inner lifting strakes to provide quick planning times and improved stability. Sylvan Pontoons offers a full range of performance options to help you get the most out of your pontoon, from full-length keels to lifting strakes to our exclusive RPT tubes, available on both two- and three-tube (tri-toon) models. Agile: Lifting strakes only on the inner edges for tight turns. All riding on three 26” powder-coated pontoon logs with lifting strakes.

Because our new boat with out OUTside lifting strakes is just as dry as our old boat with inside and outside strakes. Our Sport Tube gives you unsurpassed maneuverability, improved handling and better sport performance. Also, outside strakes can rub on dock supports when you take your boat in or out, which can damage them and reduce performance. Efficient: Lifting strakes on all six edges for early planing. So I have been thinking it might be time to add something like that. Joined: May 2014 Posts: 6 Likes: 0, Points: 1, Legacy Rep: 10 Location: United States ICBlowboaters Junior Member. The outside lifting strakes on the old boat don't allow the boat to lean.

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On heavy old cigs the lifting strakes are shorter than other boats of the same era/size. I am in central Florida. TBDP©/VBDP© accounts for the use of Lifting Strakes in your hull design.

The strakes were 2.25" X 2.25".

What is the cost involved for a 22' foot pontoon. 3 - 20'L x 25"D 2LS 1RS - $650 each 1 - 20'L x 25"D 0LS 1RS w/one lifting strake - $700 each 2 - … I have a 27' landau tri-toon and am considering contacting the manufacturer to see if I can get lifting strakes added.

We mostly run about 22 to 25 mph when cruising.