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ZIPWAKE
And last but not least is the Zipwake gyro-stabilised
dynamic trim control system. Almost worthy of an
entire review of its own, this new-generation system
provides much more than conventional trim tabs.
On the Sea Blade they are used to close the
entrapment tunnels and create a more efficient
water wedge, giving better balance and lift. With
the gyro-controlled system they do this completely
automatically, eliminating the need to continually
tweak the trim tab settings.
As it turned out we had little need of this on our
review day as conditions were about as perfect as
they could be, and at speeds over 22 knots they are
not required as the hull completely supports its own
weight. The system also allows the skipper to adjust for
uneven loads or compensate when towing water toys
or similar.
So, enough of the talking – how does she perform?
That is literally the million-dollar question in this
case, given the investment that’s been sunk into this
hull design.
It’s impossible to ignore the stability – note that
the entire width of that boarding platform, sitting
only about 100mm above the water, is visible from a
following boat.ABOVE
Versatility in
abundance. The
Sea Blade is also
an exceptional
fishing platform.
LEFT Superbly-
presented bow
settees offer a
popular spot for
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Email: [email protected] • http://www.advancetrident.comNZ’s No.1 Trim Tab System
- Electro-mechanical
- Stainless or alloy tabs
- Auto Retract
and wireless options - Lifetime warranty
on Lectrotab Actuators - TV on board, WITH INTELLIAN WITHOUT INTELLIAN
anywhere,
anytime - 33cm Antennas
up to 85cm
Commercial
Antennas
Intellian
- BATTERY CHARGERS
- JUMPERS
- POWER BANKS
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- ENGINE STARTER
- World’s most inexpensive
dynamic Trim Control System - Fully Automatic pitch and roll
or Manual control - Plug and Play Installation
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