Lifting Strake Length

[DiamondDave952]

Hello All. I noticed that the lifting strakes on some pontoons that I see on this forum are not the same length as mine. By that I mean, I've some lifting strakes only run half way down the length of the outer toon. On mine, they run close to the whole length of the outer pontoon; even the inside lifting strakes. Is the lifting strake length dictated by whether it's a dual or tri-toon and/or motor configuration? Or is it a free-pick by Bennington? Just more of a curiosity than anything as I sit here waiting for open water.

 

[The Hillbilly Barge]

I'm looking for photos of mine now as I don't recall having any on the outside of my toons☹☹

 

[BigD]

I think they are different lengths and angles dependent upon the manufacturer. I've seen short and long.

 

[WVFan4]

I’ve always wondered this also. I’m glad you asked the question.

 

[Jack M]

Page 80-81 in the brochure

https://online.flipbuilder.com/pjvn/emjo/

 

[Jack M]

At the bottom , is the Keel, on the center toon are the Foils on the outside and inside of the outer toons are the Strakes .
On my 2014 the foils and strakes were full length ,on my 2020 ( and every SPS package I have seen at my dealer ) the foils and strakes are about 3/4 length.

 

[Major K]

Hello All. I noticed that the lifting strakes on some pontoons that I see on this forum are not the same length as mine. By that I mean, I've some lifting strakes only run half way down the length of the outer toon. On mine, they run close to the whole length of the outer pontoon; even the inside lifting strakes. Is the lifting strake length dictated by whether it's a dual or tri-toon and/or motor configuration? Or is it a free-pick by Bennington? Just more of a curiosity than anything as I sit here waiting for open water.View attachment 28948View attachment 28949

 

[lakelifeMN]

This has the same information from Bennington’s website. It does depend on toon configuration.

High-Performance Features | Bennington

Learn about the different performance packages and systems which enhance stability and handling of Bennington pontoons.

www.benningtonmarine.com

 

[DiamondDave952]

Thanks for the replies. My pontoon is a twin-toon, 25" diameter. I added the sealed lifting strakes as an option. The Bennington brochure doesn't show lifting strake configuration for a twin-toon with standard 25" diameter toons. Now, I am wondering why Bennington doesn't install lifting strakes on the outside toon on the tri-toons? I am sure there is a good reason for it. Would be interested in the opinion of other's.

 

[Jack M]

With the outside strakes ,you can not bank in turns

 

[DiamondDave952]

With the outside strakes ,you can not bank in turns

That makes perfect sense Jack M. Thanks!