Are Trim Tabs a Thing of the Past? Interceptors vs Trim Tabs | Zipwake Review

[@standurst8762]

Nice video by the entity trying to sell a product, where's the side by side comparison to trim tabs and when race boats switch I'll give them a look.

[@mervyncrowley4427]

Based on my limited understanding it seems trim tabs, overall, are more efficient. Also if these were more efficient it would include independent documented testing.

[@mattjohnson2072]

What I don't understand is how can a flat plane that comes down paralleling the transum give better fuel economy. I can only imagine it also digs in to top speed and cruising speed as well I can get that it causes drag on one side or the other that may help a whole shot in keeping the bow down but it's gotta kill the fuel economy and the top end speed. Or please explain the dynamics of how that works

[@JamesHimel]

same question. Looks like it just creates drag. Why would anyone want that?

[@cp_customs]

FINALLY! A tool for all us FLORIDA Sportsman that walleye fish

[@jmos51515]

Not only do i see an issue with causing drag by putting a perpendicular wall against the in flow of water, but i also see an issue with over time causing an extra serious stress on the transom it's mounted to. I don't see anyway that these are more efficient. And i have serious concerns with transom wear. Also what if you run a ground in shallows. Hitting a ground will not effect trim tabs much at all but I can see these ripping one hell of a hole in your boat. Just my thoughts. Nothing about this design looks appealing

[@ArniSPeturs]

If you are running aground, then your motor will be a much bigger problem than those

[@kenhotaling7050]

Based on the other comments, I'm glad I'm not the only one that agrees trim tabs (by the laws of physics) should be more effective/efficient. The only thing this system has going for it is it's automatic.

[@gerald4027]

Yes trim tabs are better.put your hand out of the boat at 45° and then at 0° degrees flat to the wind.What angle is better.

[@duro845]

Not understanding exactly how these work. If anything they'd be counterintuitive of a trim tab and also create drag. Trim tabs do all of the above without scrubbing speed. How is handling and fuel economy not sacrificed with that much drag

[@brianholt9286]

It's only a pos bass boat. One of the most useless boats ever built.

[@sjsisdhdjdkssosjdhxnx]

They are as useful as a floating log. But you will pay $50K for it. 😅

[@kevinike]

Pass