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October 22, 2014 by admin21

Gyro Stabilizers and Fin Stabilizers, What you Need to Know

Both Gyro and Fin Stabilizers are a great way to reduce the rolling and pitching on a yacht.  Having this technology onboard will make cruising and time at anchor more enjoyable, especially for those that are prone to motion sickness. Image of a Seakeeper Gyro Stabilizer What is a Gyro Stabilizer? It is a computer controlled gyroscope, which is comprised of a flywheel that spins at speeds of up to 10,700RPM and is tilted fore and aft in a range of up to 140 degrees to counteract the wave motion imposed on a yacht.  Modern Gyros have been in use in recreational yachts since about 2007. This video of a Seakeeper Gyro Explains it perfectly: Benefits of a Gyro Stabilizer: Greatly reduces pitch and roll Applications from 30' to over 100' Works while at anchor, at the dock, … [Read more...]

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