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| Originally Posted by AMG I must agree with Nilo and Eric, if you think you are going to get a smooth ride in rough seas at speeds over 25 knots, you better learn how to drive a boat. I would never trust any automatic stabilizing system under such conditions. |
BMcF, let me quote myself in this matter. We all know there are systems in place and as you pointed out, most are used by professionals.
What scares me is when we get a question like today where a member is asking if he could run his yacht at WOT for hours. This is usually close to the highest speed the boat is designed for. Many also run on autopilot at high speeds, which is not to recommend without a lot of experience. If you further add active trimtabs into the equation, it takes a pro to be on top of what can take place.
If somebody is buying a yacht with all of these gadgets, put his route into the plotter and think the yacht will arrive smooth and safe to itīs destination without taking weather conditions in consideration, I am pretty sure we will see not only a broken wine-glass, but broken windows, arms and legs...
So, I will remain reluctant with "selling" too many of these tools, unless I know they will be handled by somebody who could handle the boat as well without them.