Stabilizer Manufacture Preferance

cabobo09 · 06-24-2010, 11:41 AM

Which Stabilizer Manufacture is prefered?

netgain1 · 06-24-2010, 11:51 AM

I am planning on using the Seakeeper System on a 85ft boat that I will be having built

m2m · 06-24-2010, 02:04 PM

I have had great luck with Naiad stabilizers

cabobo09 · 06-25-2010, 04:53 PM

Can anyone comment on the realibility and maintenance aspects such as seal failure, bearing failure and electronic control systems of the major brands.

Capt J · 06-25-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cabobo09

Can anyone comment on the realibility and maintenance aspects such as seal failure, bearing failure and electronic control systems of the major brands.

The only issues I've seen on stabilizers mainly have been hydraulic seal issues, but I'm talking about systems that were made in 1985, and 1988 and both were Naiad. I've also seen cooling pump issues but that's a cheap jabsco or whichever pump.

Swamp fox · 06-25-2010, 09:44 PM

I run a 72 Marlow with Naiad stabilizers and the only problem I've had is dealing with the fin position sensor mounted at the top of the stabilizer. The sensors go out over time, 5 years or so. Simply change them out. Never had a hydraulic leak or failure, the system seems well built and reliable. I have a dedicated cooling pump for the heat exchanger.

The only downside to stabilizer fins is having something else in the water under your hull to worry about.....

MaxPower · 06-25-2010, 10:33 PM

i had mitsubishi ARG's on my ferretti 63 ... worked flawlessly ...

K1W1 · 06-26-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by netgain1

I am planning on using the Seakeeper System on a 85ft boat that I will be having built

Hi,

How many of these units are you going to have to have on your yacht?

I recently reviewed a proposal to fit them to a 36m Sailboat. They would need to fit 5 Seakeeper units on that boat so it is not really an option.

As for Fin Stabilisers, it is hard to beat these guys.

http://www.quantumhydraulic.com/

Capt Bill11 · 06-26-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by K1W1

Hi,

How many of these units are you going to have to have on your yacht?

I recently reviewed a proposal to fit them to a 36m Sailboat. They would need to fit 5 Seakeeper units on that boat so it is not really an option.

As for Fin Stabilisers, it is hard to beat these guys.

http://www.quantumhydraulic.com/

Have you been on a boat that has their MagLift stabilizers on it? If so, do they work well?

netgain1 · 06-26-2010, 03:27 PM

Seakeeper has said that one large unit will control the 85ft that I am planning.

This will provide at least 60% reduction up to 80% reduction in the rock and roll.

Thanks

'RoundTheHorn · 06-26-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Bill11

Have you been on a boat that has their MagLift stabilizers on it? If so, do they work well?

Here is a report from the then captain of the Inace-built Impetus on his experience with the MagLift stabs. I contacted John DeCaro about a month ago and he stated that Capt. Ben had since moved on. I was hoping for a more recent update on the stabilizers especially any maintenance issues.

http://www.buyexploreryachts.com/new...abilizers.html

K1W1 · 06-27-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 'roundthehorn

Here is a report from the then captain of the Inace-built Impetus on his experience with the MagLift stabs. I contacted John DeCaro about a month ago and he stated that Capt. Ben had since moved on. I was hoping for a more recent update on the stabilizers especially any maintenance issues.

I have sent you a PM with some contact details for this guy.

ton_meeus · 12-10-2010, 05:38 AM

There are so many around! It is not only Quantum and Naiad. There is Wesmar, ABT with their TRAC stabilizers, Rodriguez, Roll Royce, Voith, CMC marine (electric stabilizers) and probably others.
For smaller yacht with no hydraulic equipment the new electrically driven stabilizers seem a good alternative. I think the most important part of the stabilizer is the control system. Quantum seems to be the best choice in bigger yachts so my guess would be that their control system is the most sophisticated around.