Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control NZ – Smart Automatic Boat Trim Systems

Upgrade your boat handling with Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control, the world-leading automatic trim system designed to keep your vessel flatter, faster, and more efficient in NZ conditions. Unlike traditional trim tabs, Zipwake uses fast-acting interceptor technology to automatically correct pitch and roll in real time.

The result is a smoother ride in chop, improved fuel economy, better cornering stability, and reduced bow rise when accelerating. Perfect for trailer boats, offshore rigs, and serious Kiwi boaties chasing performance and comfort.

  • ✔ Fully automatic pitch & roll correction
  • ✔ Faster response than traditional trim tabs
  • ✔ Improved fuel efficiency & ride comfort
  • ✔ Ideal for NZ offshore and inshore conditions

Explore the Zipwake range below and upgrade your boat’s performance today.

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What is Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control?

Zipwake is an advanced automatic boat trim system that replaces traditional trim tabs with fast-acting vertical interceptors mounted on the transom.

Instead of manually adjusting trim, the system uses sensors and a control module to continuously optimise your boat’s running angle—improving efficiency, comfort, and control in real time.

How Zipwake Improves Performance

Traditional trim tabs create drag and require manual adjustment. Zipwake interceptors extend only a small distance into the water and respond significantly faster, allowing the system to actively stabilise your boat.

Key advantages include:

  • Reduced hull resistance and wake
  • More efficient lift across the full beam of the boat
  • Faster response to waves, load changes, and turns
  • Automatic balancing of pitch and roll without input

Which Zipwake System Do I Need?

Series S (Up to ~50ft)

Ideal for trailer boats and mid-sized offshore rigs.

Best for: recreational fishing, coastal cruising, alloy boats.

Series E (Up to ~100ft)

Designed for larger boats requiring stronger lift and control.

Best for: heavy offshore vessels and high-load setups.

PRO Upgrade System

Next-generation system with faster response and enhanced control algorithms.

Best for: boat owners wanting maximum performance and latest tech.

Why Zipwake is Perfect for NZ Boating

New Zealand conditions can change quickly—short chop, offshore swell, and variable wind loads.

Zipwake helps by automatically:

  • Keeping the bow from porpoising in chop
  • Reducing side-to-side roll in beam seas
  • Maintaining efficient cruising attitude in changing load conditions
  • Improving comfort for passengers in rough water

Installation Overview

Zipwake interceptors are installed on the transom below the waterline, with a compact control system at the helm and a central distribution module inside the boat.

Most installations are suitable for professional fitment, with clear system guides available for each series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zipwake better than trim tabs?

Yes—Zipwake is faster, fully automatic, and produces less drag than traditional trim tabs.

Does Zipwake work in rough conditions?

Yes, the system is designed to continuously adjust to waves, wind, and load changes.

Can Zipwake be installed on any boat?

Zipwake is designed for planing and semi-planing boats typically between 6m and 30m.

Does it improve fuel efficiency?

Yes—by reducing drag and maintaining optimal running angle, fuel consumption is reduced.