Mr. Blu
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- Joined
- Jun 11, 2017
- Messages
- 147
- Location
- The Netherlands
- Vessel Name
- Mr. Blu
- Vessel Make
- Beneteau Swift Trawler 52
I am interested in (and therefor continously looking for) a gyro stabilizing system because I do not like things sticking out of the hull of my trawler when it is not absolutely necessary.
The Seakeeper system is very interesting but rather heavy and to my opinion very expensive, especially when you have to install it in a "second hand" boat. And you also have to install a seawater pump for cooling purposes. Besides that it takes a lot of room.
I found a new system on the market that is manufactured by Quick Marine in Italy. They improved an existing system from a company that they took over a few years ago and now they have developed a whole new range of gyro stabilizers for smaller motoryachts.
It is called MC2X. Besides the fact that the gyro does not require a vacuum to function, it als does not require a seawaterpump for cooling down. And you can shut it down without having the generator run. The system (according to the installing manual) does not need much maintenance. The system fits in a box of 60 x 60 x60 centimeters (24 x 24 x24 inches).
It looks also rather easy to install. ( I believe or think)
Today I spoke to a guy of the agent in the Netherlands. They did not install a system yet in Holland, but he said that Quick has already installed about 60 to 70 new systems since they started last year. The former system has been placed in naval ships and megayachts in Italy.
The system for my Beneteau ST 52 (20.000 kg/ 44092 lbs) would cost about Euro 24.500 (about US$ 30.00).
This is excl V.A.T./sales tax and costs of installing and/or necessary enforcements of the motoryacht. (And the price quote is exclusive the new import taxes of Mr. Trump:lol.
I think that this is a competetive difference to other systems (with or without fins)
The link to the website of Quick is:
Products | ANTI-ROLL GYRO STABILIZERS | MC² X - Gyro Stabilizers
There is a short demonstration video on YouTube
I have an installation manual uploaded. The second part is the English version, the first part is to practice your Italian. Happy reading!
Thought that this is an interesting development in the world of stabilizing system for smaller motoryachts. The systems seem to become more affordable every year.
Although I think it is still cheaper to stay a few days more in the marina than to go out in a rough sea or windy weather.
The Seakeeper system is very interesting but rather heavy and to my opinion very expensive, especially when you have to install it in a "second hand" boat. And you also have to install a seawater pump for cooling purposes. Besides that it takes a lot of room.
I found a new system on the market that is manufactured by Quick Marine in Italy. They improved an existing system from a company that they took over a few years ago and now they have developed a whole new range of gyro stabilizers for smaller motoryachts.
It is called MC2X. Besides the fact that the gyro does not require a vacuum to function, it als does not require a seawaterpump for cooling down. And you can shut it down without having the generator run. The system (according to the installing manual) does not need much maintenance. The system fits in a box of 60 x 60 x60 centimeters (24 x 24 x24 inches).
It looks also rather easy to install. ( I believe or think)
Today I spoke to a guy of the agent in the Netherlands. They did not install a system yet in Holland, but he said that Quick has already installed about 60 to 70 new systems since they started last year. The former system has been placed in naval ships and megayachts in Italy.
The system for my Beneteau ST 52 (20.000 kg/ 44092 lbs) would cost about Euro 24.500 (about US$ 30.00).
This is excl V.A.T./sales tax and costs of installing and/or necessary enforcements of the motoryacht. (And the price quote is exclusive the new import taxes of Mr. Trump:lol.
I think that this is a competetive difference to other systems (with or without fins)
The link to the website of Quick is:
Products | ANTI-ROLL GYRO STABILIZERS | MC² X - Gyro Stabilizers
There is a short demonstration video on YouTube
I have an installation manual uploaded. The second part is the English version, the first part is to practice your Italian. Happy reading!
Thought that this is an interesting development in the world of stabilizing system for smaller motoryachts. The systems seem to become more affordable every year.
Although I think it is still cheaper to stay a few days more in the marina than to go out in a rough sea or windy weather.
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