I can buy conventional trim tabs;
so why should I opt for Rocketflaps?
how do I know if my transom is suitable for
the Rocketflap System?
does the RFS only work on runabout I/O's?
why do you recommend use of the RFS only up to 22 feet?
can the system be used to trim the boat while underway?
will my boat go faster?
Is the system difficult to install on the transom?
what maintenance is involved?
how easy is it for the rams to be removed?
why are hydraulic trim tabs not commonly found on
the back of I/O runabouts?
what alternatives are available to I/O runabouts?
how do hydrofoils compare to trim tabs?
I can buy conventional trim tabs; so why should I opt
for Rocketflaps?
Conventional hydraulic trim tabs will help a runabout onto the plane
effortlessly. However, they are slow in operation and require driver
input, they are also complex. expensive to install & maintain. RFS has been
specifically designed for I/O runabouts which, in general use, are
continuously on/off the plane. The system generates high lift only
for the relatively short period of time it takes for a runabout to
achieve plane. Of course RocketFlap is fully automatic and 'hands free'
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how do I know if my transom is suitable for the Rocketflap System?
Your transom must have a conventional angle (between 10 - 20 deg.)
a flat surface and be able to physically accommodate 12"x9" tabs,
allowing for engine leg articulation and 'lock to lock'
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does the RFS only work on runabout I/O's?
The Rocketflap has been primarily designed and targeted to help
stern heavy I/O's onto the plane. However, any genuine planning hull
that struggles onto the plane will benefit from the use of RFS wether it's
a Outboard, I/O or Jet Boat..
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why do you recommend use of the RFS only up to 22 feet?
Due to wind and water conditions and the weight of these boats.
It's a distinct advantage for larger boats, over 22ft, to have the
means for individual lateral side to side adjustment.
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can the system be used to trim the boat while underway?
No, the RFS does not provide a lateral, independent means of
adjustment to the trim of the boat while underway. The patented
system is specifically designed to get runabouts onto the plane
fast and efficiently. However, the limit stops allow you to pre-set
the boats trim.
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will my boat go faster?
No, the RFS is designed to help boats onto the plane more efficiently
at slower speeds with less throttle
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Is the system difficult to install on the transom?
No, because there are no motors, wires, oils or pipes to install, the
Rocketflap simply screws onto your transom
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what maintenance is involved?
Regular strip down and wash with fresh water. No tools required.
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how easy is it for the rams to be removed?
The rams can be removed and dissembled in minutes
without the use of any tools
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why are hydraulic trim tabs not commonly found on the back of I/O
runabout sportsboats?
They are complicated to install, slow in operation, vulnerable to
corrosion and not very practical to operate when a boat is frequently
on and off the plane
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what alternatives are available to I/O runabouts?
Doelfin's or some other make of bolt-on hydrofoil wing
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how do hydrofoils compare to trim tabs?
Their performance is limited on stern heavy I/O's. They certainly
help a boat onto the plane but nowhere near as effectively as a
pair of trimmed down tabs. A sophisticated airliner wing design still
requires flaps to get it off the runway
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