High Performance Trim Tabs for Inflatable Boats (Roll-ups or RIBs)



LIFTERSTM radically improve the performance of inflatable boats, increasing speed and acceleration 25% to 45% and planing weight capacity up to 30%, while decreasing fuel consumption by over 25%.  Boats having insufficient power or carrying heavy loads can now plane or achieve higher planing speeds.  Lifters are specifically designed and patented for Zodiac type inflatable boats to yield maximum performance
with the following advantages, and made in the USA.
 

 
• Less drag and far superior performance than hydrofoil devices
 • Accelerate and plane quickly without moving weight forward
• Stay aft for safer motor control and boat stays level for comfort
• Reduce proposing, hopping and prop ventilation at high speeds
• Plane faster on top of the waves with a smooth cushioned ride
• In the roughest of conditions plane slower for more comfort
• Carry weight aft for greater stability and speed with less spray
• Execute tighter turns while maintaining speed and control
• Eliminate transom engine torquing for more in-line power
• Spray plate eliminates lower unit spray and transom dousings
• Maintain proper engine RPM for less deposits and plug fowling
• Large motors turn freely with partial horizontal swiveling
• Reduce transom turbulence and drag when trolling or rowing
 • Increase boat's traveling range while saving on fuel
• Less wake and better transitional speed control
• Less drag when towing empty boat and with motor
• Won't snag on kelp or weeds like hydrofoil devices
• Counteract towline torque for fast controlled towing
• Won't affect boat or motor storage like other devices
• Simple to install and attach or detach in seconds
• Works with wood, aluminum or air floor, all roll-ups
• Can be left in the water and growth wipes right off
• Made of unbreakable UV resistant polypropylene
• Corrosion resistant SS and anodized aluminum
• Used as skids to drag up sandy beaches
• Will work with transom wheels
 
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How Lifters Increase Speed & Carrying Capacity
 
The speed and weight carrying capacity of a planing hull is directly related to it's planing surface area and driving power.  Unlike small trim tabs, Lifters add more that 5 times the planing area, or a substantial 4.2 sq. ft. (12.5" x 24" x 2) of additional hull planing surface as shown on the right.  At low planing speeds the additional surface area at the stern creates more than a proportional amount of added lift by pushing water down, opposed to the forward "V" section which pushes water to the sides.  The additional lift far aft of the center of weight (boat, crew and motor) lifts the stern and lowers the bow for more hull planing surface area and upward lift rather than backward drag.  Lifters also generate less drag and more lift then trim tabs by having a lower angle of deflection or attack and more surface area further aft.  At high planing speeds when less surface area is desired because of higher viscous skin drag, the ventilation slots at the front of the Lifters suck air into the mini step which decreases the planing surface area and drag. This technology is similar to the latest side ventilated stepped hull technology used on race and recreational boats, but more importantly, Lifters dramatically increase the performance and comfort for fishing, hunting, scuba diving, tending, towing, rescue and other boating activities.
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Specifications & Purchasing
 
For all inflatable boats with flat or uncontoured transoms and within the
following size range not having a Futura hull.  Now for use on larger boats
with stronger components and active-angle suspensionTM.
   

Model
 Inflatable
size range
 Maximum 
motor size
  MSRP  
 Factory direct
price**
 Online  
   price**  
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below save $8
 Lifters SB1*
(pair) 
7-16 ft.
60 hp
$139 US
      $127 US
 $119 US >>>
 
*Lifters (SB1) quickly attach and detach from mounting brackets which are permanently screwed onto the transom
and are constructed of heavy duty materials which can withstand over 800 lbs of vertical pressure while absorbing
shock loads for a smooth ride.
**U.S. Ground shipment for $19 (3-7 day delivery time with tracking).
Sales Tax for California residence is included in the total price.
  For international orders, buy now then select "ship outside U.S."
and enter or select country.

If you're not completely satisfied, return within 60 days for a full
refund less S&H charges.



Order online or call  800-828-5010 to order by phone.

Detachable planing systems for larger inflatables and conventional non-inflatable boats will be available soon.



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