Who is Zipwake?
Zipwake is a Swedish engineering company known for its interceptor-based Dynamic Trim Control System. Unlike classic hydraulic trim tabs, it moves thin metal interceptor blades with electric actuators, and onboard gyro and accelerometer sensors let the system automatically balance the boat's roll and trim in real time. The Series S and Series E product lines cover applications from small performance boats to mid-size motor yachts. Full product details are on the manufacturer's official site: zipwake.com.
Aslan Yacht and Zipwake
Aslan Yacht is not an official Zipwake dealer, but it provides installation and service for Zipwake systems around Bodrum and Turgutreis. Mounting the interceptor panels on the transom, installing the control unit inside the hull, running the wiring and carrying out calibration are handled with the team's experience in electronics and navigation. Since the system can connect to an NMEA 2000 network, integration with an existing chartplotter or MFD is also part of the service.
Typical service jobs in Bodrum
For fast boat and motor yacht owners around Turgutreis, Yalıkavak and Gümüşlük, the most common jobs are:
- Interceptor installation: mounting panels on the transom, wiring the electric actuators, hull drilling and sealing.
- Control unit and display integration: mounting the control panel at the helm and connecting it to the NMEA 2000 network.
- Calibration: zeroing the roll/trim sensors and tuning automatic-mode parameters for the specific boat.
- Fault diagnosis: resolving issues such as an interceptor motor not moving, sensor faults or lost communication.
- Seasonal maintenance: checking interceptor blades for marine growth, seals and watertightness.
These jobs fall under the broader scope on the stabilizer and trim systems page. For more on choosing a trim system, see our articles on the Zipwake automatic trim system and hydraulic trim flaps versus interceptors.
Application range and installation notes
The Zipwake Series S targets smaller performance boats, while the Series E and Pro lines offer higher-capacity interceptor blades for mid-to-large motor yachts. The system can be controlled through a smartphone app or a touch panel at the helm, switching between automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes. Before installation, Aslan Yacht inspects the transom structure, any existing trim tab or interceptor cut-outs, hull thickness and cable routing on site; boats converting from classic trim tabs may need extra hull work during the switch. On installations that work alongside an autopilot, particular care goes into tuning the parameters so the two systems operate together without conflicting.
Why Aslan Yacht?
For sensor-based systems like Zipwake that communicate with other navigation devices over NMEA 2000, correct installation and calibration matter a great deal. Aslan Yacht's experience across electrical and electronics work means both the mechanical mounting and the digital integration are handled reliably by one team. To book a Zipwake installation for your yacht in Bodrum, reach us via the contact page.
