Great topic...
I am in sorta the same situation as you, but my hydrofoil was alreay fitted when i purchased my boat.
It is the SE Sport 200.
I have a Stessl 4.3 with a 2 stroke Tohatsu 50hp.
I get up on the plane real quick and it turns great, but, now reading through this topic i remembered a few things.... I have had a few times where i turned the boat, and i guess over steered it, and scared crap outta me ( but again i have had it over a year now and know how it handles,or got used to it or am more experienced as this is my firt boat ) and the other, i think it impacts on how heavy the steering feels ( may or may not be true ) as i have driven my mates boat ( cable steer, Steeber with a 50hp on the back ) and it seems lighter than mine. Do not know if this is because of 2 different boats or the foil but his has the wing type foil ?!?!?!?!
Only one way to find out how much difference the foil does / does not make to my boat and if it affects the "weight" on the steering..
Mine foil bolts through the small fin at the bottom of the shaft, so if i find that it is better without the hydrofoil, i assume these holes would make no diff or effect the motor??
RiGHT ?!?!?!
CHeeRS
Antun