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The interceptor is the new frontier of the stable sailing boat. Take the case of Zipwake, among the most popular interceptors around. It is a system that is installed at the stern of the boat, with a panel and blades that maintain trim automatically, thanks to software. Its low weight, low maintenance requirements combined with a more than affordable price make it a decidedly attractive product.
What boats can you put it on? Interceptors can go on virtually any type of planing boat. Zipwake has two lines: the S series for boats under 50 feet, about 15 meters, and the E series for boats over 50 feet. They are generally recommended for boats 6 meters and up.
What is it for? To keep our hull buoyant at all times, even when, especially on small boats, people are not arranged symmetrically or the load is “misplaced.” They also help the boat enter the glide sooner, reducing fuel consumption
Classic trim tabs, such as can be flaps(full details on their operation here) are automatic or manual and come as electric or hydraulic. The system by which they are designed requires more frequent maintenance than interceptors. In fact, these are equipped with a self-cleaning system, unlike flaps, which prevents blockages.
The characteristics of Zipwake interceptors
The price
Let’s touch on one of the points that surely interest us boaters the most: price. For a complete Zipwake kit (blades, panel and software) the starting price of the
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