Zipwake trim system enhances Whittley trailerboats

Australian distributor AMI Marine has expanded the local market for its Zipwake Interceptor trim system, with prominent Melbourne boatbuilder Whittley Marine Group now fitting the fast-response trim-tab kit as standard on its popular CR2600, CR2800, SL26 and SL28 maxi trailerboats.

Whittley found that its big weekenders and offshore fishing boats benefited from the quick response trim action offered by Zipwake, leading to a smoother and more comfortable ride. Additionally, the system means anyone can get behind the wheel and the boat will run in fine fettle and perfect trim.

Alan Whittley, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Whittley Marine Group, was impressed by his boat's improved performance and user-friendly operation.

"My first experience with the Zipwake product was in the Volvo Penta D3 powered company boat. We had tried and tested blade style trim tabs in the past, and found them to be too aggressive as opposed to our traditional style tab. The Zipwake product was easy to use, and maintained the boats balance and transition up onto the plan effortlessly.

"I was so impressed by the performance of the tabs, and like the idea of the automatic option for customers who are new to boating and want to simply set and forget.

"We can now couple the Zipwake system up to a Volvo Penta EVC engine management system, and offer the customer the Power Trim Assist option, which means the drive will trim itself and the Zipwake will balance the boat, which is ideal for the new boat buyer as it makes it so easy and overcomes a common fear of trimming your boat," he said.

Available as a complete kit, modular and fully automatic, Zipwake is comprised of a pair of high quality Interceptors, a Smart Ride Controller, and all the required networking and cabling for installation.

But it's not just for smaller boats. For larger vessels, the system can be extended with up to six interceptors and it is said to be equally suited for commercial craft.

Among Zipwake's big claim are rapid actuation five times faster than traditional tab systems, with greater control for the skipper, and reduced wake and drag.

For more information on Zipwake Systems, see AMI's Zipwake page.