Zipwake vs Trim Tabs - Trim Control Challenge
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- We upgraded a boat from having ordinary trim tabs to a Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System, and put it head to head with an identical vessel that still had ordinary trim tabs that was yet to be upgraded to a @ZipwakeAB Dynamic Trim Control System, watch this full video to see the differences. #Boating #BoatBuilding #TrimControl
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About Zipwake
Zipwake is a fully automatic and active trim control system. Dynamically eliminates uncomfortable and dangerous boat pitch and roll.
Say goodbye to uncomfortable pitch and roll. Upgrade your boat with a Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System and say hello to higher performance, improved comfort, lower fuel consumption and enhanced safety - fully automatically.
With a Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System, you’ll enjoy intuitive and precise control of your boat’s running trim, heel and heading. The system is fully automatic and significantly enhances the boat’s performance, fuel economy, comfort and safety. It’s almost like getting a brand new boat - in a box.
What are interceptors?
Interceptors are mounted to the transom and deploy a vertical blade into the water flow that is coming through under the boat’s hull when underway. The vertical blades intercept the water flow and create a high pressure area under the hull immediately forward of the blades which equates to lift. Interceptors have a non-linear lift to blade deployment curve so with even a small amount of blade deployment into the water flow a lot of lift is generated quickly.
The Zipwake interceptors operate independently to create lift under either side of the hull as required to stabilise the boat when underway. Automatic deployment of the interceptor blades in unison when accelerating from low speed reduces time to get on the plane and also bow lift. They also work when decelerating to create stern lift so the boat comes off the plane flatter which allows for forward visibility to be maintained.
When comparing interceptors to trim tabs, interceptors are a more efficient way to create lift and they are also at least 5 times faster than trim tabs, in some cases 10 or more times faster.
What are Trim Tabs?
Trim Tabs are flat plates extending out from the transom and hinged from the transom. Trim tab angle adjustment is controlled with either electric or hydraulic actuators. Most trim tab systems are manually controlled with switches but some are automatic.
A Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System controls trim with more ease, having automatic capabilities and also controls trim faster.
We see some comments about not testing/videoing the boats at sea in waves. We would have loved to have been able to have shown the new performance and handling differences between the two boats at sea but unfortunately we didn’t get to do it on the day for a couple of reasons. Please stay tuned for further videos as filming in rough conditions is definitely on our to do list.
I have a 7-6mt boat with twin 200 yamaha outboards with Zipwake trim tabs, brilliant
Thanks for the report. Glad you are happy.
Zip wakes are obviously the go. Great product..
Alternatively, Lectrotab do a great plug and play auto controller which retro fits directly to both Lenco's and Bennett's for around $1,650.00
Looks like you will still need to weld up a couple of holes, wouldn't think those blind rivets won't last long. 🤔
Thanks for your comments. The external plates sit off the transom by about 10mm and the rivets weren't necessary or to seal anything. They were fitted by the boat owner just to fill the empty holes with something but could have been left as open holes no problems.
@AMIMarineSales Ahh, yes, I re-watched the video.
I stand corrected, the holes can be left with the holes exposed with out any problems due to the separate trim tab plate, good idea on behalf of Barcrusher.
Thanks 👍
You didn't mention the price difference or did you just forget.
Fantastic film🫶😃! Shows the difference so well! I will definately get a pair of Zipwake for our Nimbus Epoca🛥️😉
Doing these tests on calm water means nothing. An honest way would be outside in real conditions where the boat will be operating. I am a believer in trim tabs and thus by progress zip wakes and the other well known auto brand. Just more real time honest demostration or testing would be better.
Wow - I am in contract on a 46 Bertram, (should take delivery next week) that has Zipwakes installed. Boat weighs about 47k lbs., so it will be interesting to see how they work.
We think you'll be impressed as we have had excellent results with Zipwake fitted on boats similar in size.
All the best with the new boat.
Good technology.
Go out on the Ocean with high Waves and strong current and the Test will be 100% different.
I still would go with my Bennets
Photos look identical! So not sure what you’re proving?
Curious with these on a heavy boat with a single engine and how it affects fuel economy at cruise and the rpm difference.
Hi there, a lot of factors come into it including what speed you refer to, boat length, boat weight, span of interceptors on the transom etc.
Please send us an email with as much info as possible and photos if you can to ami@amisales.com.au and we can take it from there.
Zipewakes work great on my Revival 560 XRider Bowrider 👍
what are they like at trolling speed?
@user-xv1ci1ll4n they act speed dependently, so at 6 knts they are retracted and dont do much at all. But you can edit the program to enable them at low speeds
Thanks for the good report.
Hey mate great product!! On a 670c to install them I’ve been told you have to weld a plate ?
I’m looking to install zipwakes but I’ve been advised you have to weld a plate, but clearly in the video you guys didn’t need to ?
Hi there, The two boats in the video are 670HT's so I would imagine same plate arrangement on the transom as your 670C. As far as we know using the Zipwake AP300 adaptor plates for the install was a first on one of these hull types.
There has been dozens and dozens of Zipwake installs on the same boat brand and we have seen various install methods requiring cutting and/or welding. No need now that we have completed an install to show/prove that the Zipwake adaptor plates can be used instead and it makes it a much simpler installation.
Feel free to email photos of your transom through to ami@amisales.com.au and we can have a look and come back to you with our thoughts.