zipwake S Series Installation Manual Download Page 2

Hold:

13 mm (33/64”) wrench

Tighten:

27 mm (1 1/16”) wrench

15 Nm 

(11 lb-ft)

Hold:

13 mm (33/64”) wrench

Place the cable

in the clip

Tighten:

27 mm (1 1/16”) wrench

15 Nm 

(11 lb-ft)

1  MOUNTING OPTIONS

2  PREPARE THE TRANSOM

3  INSTALL THE BACK PLATES

1  ROUTE CABLES

2  PREPARE THE DASH

1  MOUNT THE DISTRIBUTION UNIT

2  CONNECT THE DISTRIBUTION UNIT

PROPELLER CLEARENCE 

THRU-HULL CABLE FITTINGS

ENSURE A FLAT SURFACE FOR EACH INTERCEPTOR

DRILLING TEMPLATE

A.  REMOVE THE SERVO UNIT IF A CONCEALED THRU- 

 

HULL FITTING WILL BE USED AND CONTINUE TO  

 

   

STEP B. IF NOT, GO STRAIGHT TO STEP B

Extra Control panel

Flybridge 

(optional)

External GPS

(optional)

Distribution unit

Standard cable

 (7m)

Extension cable 

(optional)

Main Control panel 

Main bridge

Ignition switch

Distribution unit

External GPS

NMEA 2000 network

Extra Control panel

B.  MOUNT THE BACK PLATE

ALLOWED SPRAY RAIL OVERLAP

CONVEX BOTTOM CURVATURE

CONCAVE BOTTOM CURVATURE

D

D/4

Min 3 mm

Max 5 mm

D/2

Depending on preference, the Interceptors can be mounted with thru-hull 

cable fittings above waterline (A) or below concealed behind the 

Interceptors (B).

If the boat has an outboard engine or sterndrive, the Interceptors must be 

mounted with clearance to the propeller(s).

The transom must be relatively flat where the Interceptors are mounted to 

ensure that they work properly.

Place two straightedges under the bottom parallel to the 
boat’s centerline. When the drilling template is placed on the 
straightedges and pressed against the transom, it will have 

the right position for the Interceptors. Fix the template on 

the transom with tape.

Start mounting the Interceptors as far outward as possible, although well 

inside the transom. Continue inwards when installing multiple Interceptors.

0 -15°

Max 2 mm (0,08’’)

between parallel 

planes

INTERCEPTOR

INTERCEPTOR

CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL

DISTRIBUTION UNIT

4

B

 INSTALL CONCEALED THRU-HULL 

 

FITTINGS UNDER THE WATERLINE

5  INSTALL THE INTERCEPTOR FRONTS

6  PAINT THE INTERCEPTORS WITH  

 

 ANTIFOULING

4  FIRST TIME START

3  MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL

Press and hold the POWER/MENU button 

until the Zipwake logo appears on the 

display and follow the steps on the screen.

The Trim Control System may affect the

course keeping of your boat. Always pay

close attention to steering the boat.

ATTENTION

OK

Main Bridge

Version 1.2

Series S

1. Drill pilot holes

2. Remove the template

3. Dril holes

1. 

Pilot hole

Ø 3 mm (1/8’’)

2. 

Hole saw

Ø 19 mm (3/4’’)

1. 

Pilot hole

Ø 3 mm (1/8’’)

2. 

Hole

Ø 5 mm (3/16’’)

Mount the Distribution unit inboard where it is easy to connect it to both 

interceptors and power supply (battery) e.g. the engine room or other 

suitable compartment.

NOTE!

The maximum cable length (including extra cable) from an interceptor to 

the Distribution unit is 6 meters.

NOTE!

Detailed wiring diagram is available on the other side of this folder.

Refer to the Operator´s Manual for detailed 

information on how to set up and operate 

the system.

1. Turn the Roll wheel clockwise
2. Port side Interceptor(s) should 

move out.

3. Reverse direction for starboard.

IMPORTANT

Always use the controls to move the 

Inteceptor blades. Never force the 

Interceptor blades by hand.

The Control panel must be mounted within certain angles relative to the 

boat’s axes for the built-in sensors to deliver reliable outputs.
Locate a free area on the dash suitable for mounting the Control panel. 

Use the Control panel’s template as a guide to see if it will fit next to other 

instruments.
NOTE!

0,5 m safe distance to magnetic compass. 

Connect the cables on the back of the Control panel.

SET UP THE SYSTEM

VERIFY FUNCTION ON SHORE

Route the cables between the Control panel(s), the Distribution unit, and 

optional eqipment. Use optional extension cables if necessary. 

Detailed wiring diagram is available on the other side of this folder.

Ø 2 mm (5/64’’)

1. 

Pilot hole

Ø 3 mm (1/8’’)

2. 

Hole saw

Ø 76 mm (3’’)

 

T25 (ST 4,8x38)

Ø 3.5 mm (9/64’’)

Port Interceptor

SIKA

Interceptor

Interceptor 1

Control panel

Power cable

Interceptor 1

Interceptor 

pairs 2 & 3

NOTE! The system allows an unpaired Interceptor mounted on the center 

of the transom. A center mounted Interceptor should  always be connected 

to port side 2 or 3 to work properly.

Interceptor

Transom

inside view

Starboard

Port

Snap on the frame

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

5

6

2

4

3

2

2

3

A

B

1

2

Waterline

4

A

 INSTALL THRU-HULL FITTINGS    

 

ABOVE THE WATERLINE

1. 

Pilot hole

Ø 3 mm (1/8’’)

2. 

Hole saw

Ø 19 mm (3/4’’)

Ø 5 mm (3/16’’)

1

2

3

8

4

6

5

7

Cable cover:

T20 (ST 4,2x25)

9

10

11

SIKA

300 S:

450 S:

600 S:

750 S:

x6

x10

x14

x18

Apply sealant

300 S:

450 S:

600 S:

750 S:

x6

x10

x14

x18

GRP hull: 

T30 (ST 6,3x38)

Metal hull: 

Machine screws

 

(not included)

Apply antifouling

Best tool

Spray

2nd Best tool

Roller

Remove excessive antifouling

when the paint is dry

Run a thin knife or

spatula along the blades

to ascertain unrestrained

blade motion. 

SIKA

Apply sealant

Drill holes for the cable cover

Use the cover as a drill template

Ø 3 mm (1/8’’)

Drill holes for the cable cover

Use the cover as a drill template

SIKA

Apply sealant

Extension

(optional)

Cable cover

(standard)

Interceptor

Place the cable cover on top of

the Interceptor and cut it to desired

length with a hacksaw.
If neccessary use the extension and

cut it to desired length.

~5 mm

SIKA

Apply sealant

SIKA

Apply sealant (x3)

Flush mount option: refer to www.zipwake.com for drawing and 3D model.

Drill holes (x4)

Drill hole

Drill holes for the Interceptors

Max total cable length (6 m)

(st extension cable)

(3 m)

(3 m)

(1,5 m)

(3 m)

180 mm (7,1”)

Battery

Top view

Main

switch

15A Fuse

1. Drill holes (x2)

2. Fasten screws (x2)

Max

Max

90˚

135˚

45˚

300 S:

450 S:

600 S:

750 S:

x6

x10

x14

x18

Control panel:

T10 (ST 2,9x19)

Prepare the cables

Route the standard and

optional cables

Interceptor front: 

T30

5 Nm

(3,7 lb-ft)

300 S:

450 S:

600 S:

750 S:

x6

x10

x14

x18

Thru-hull cover:

T30 (ST 6,3x38)

Remove back plug

Remove Servo unit: 

T25

Servo unit: 

T25

2 Nm

(1,5 lb-ft)

H = 30 mm

H

Not Ok!

Ok!

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