Patent ID: 8251006
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: B63B,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A vessel trim tab apparatus comprising: at least one arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is fixedly attached to a vessel; a trim tab plane having a top side and a bottom side, a fore end and an aft end, wherein the trim tab plane is pivotally attached to the at least one arm, such that in operation the fore end of the trim tab plane can rotate downwards, allowing water to flow over the top side of the trim tab plane, or rotate upwards, forcing the aft end of the trim tab plane deeper into the water, thereby increasing water flow across the bottom side of the trim tab plane; wherein the trim tab plane further comprises a longitudinal slot within the trim tab plane extending from the fore end towards the aft end, such that the at least one arm can be located and pivotally attached to the trim tab plane within the longitudinal slot, such that rotation of trim tab plane causes the arm to pass through the longitudinal slot.