RennieHenuy
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@OldDan1943: yes, we do have similar systems like Yachtcontroller; it basically does the same things as your Dockmaster, I suppose. And I agree, I don't think anyone will have issues with me answering with general information, but given the fact that I work for the shipyard, (in sales even), I just want to avoid any suspicion of active commercial sales in this thread;just here to clarify your questions.
@sunchaser: yes, for our larger models (>40ft) we offer provisions or complete installations for so called Magnus Master Stabilisers; rotating arms that fold out from underneath the hull and will rotate in the opposite direction of the waves to stabilize the vessel with the so calles magnus effect for a smooth ride. Owners that have them istalled are very pleased with the system.
And we have installed Perkins Sabre many decades ago, but we have now choosen a different (and very large) brand as the standard engine for future boats. It will be announced on our YouTube channel on February 4th. Can't spill it yet, sorry! In general, this new brand will be our standard engine for the future in our largers models because we built in series and changing the engine(s) requires different foundations and shaft+prop/gearbox configuration. For us, a holy trinity that should work together as a clockwork, so changing one means changing all. Nevertheless, we can always discuss alternative engine configurations on request, of course.
@SeeVee: I must admit I was not aware of the poor support of Volvo in the US; it seems they have their main focus on the EU-market since we (and the majority of the EU customers) are very pleased with them. But one simply can't please everyone and I guess every brand has their fans and haters and the markets are very different too; there are several US brands that hardly have any market share over here, but it's all about finding the middle way. And I hope we just found it!
@phillippeterson: since you are the starter of this topic, please let me have your contact details in a PM and I will send you some general information via postal services. (that goes for all of you BTW, even if you are not buying, they make very impressive books for the coffee table!) And you mentioned you would like to see one for yourself, so you are cordially invited to our shipyard for a full tour! I realize it is not around the corner, but these kind of investments require some hard thinking and a little effort, to fulfill ones dream, right?
@sunchaser: yes, for our larger models (>40ft) we offer provisions or complete installations for so called Magnus Master Stabilisers; rotating arms that fold out from underneath the hull and will rotate in the opposite direction of the waves to stabilize the vessel with the so calles magnus effect for a smooth ride. Owners that have them istalled are very pleased with the system.
And we have installed Perkins Sabre many decades ago, but we have now choosen a different (and very large) brand as the standard engine for future boats. It will be announced on our YouTube channel on February 4th. Can't spill it yet, sorry! In general, this new brand will be our standard engine for the future in our largers models because we built in series and changing the engine(s) requires different foundations and shaft+prop/gearbox configuration. For us, a holy trinity that should work together as a clockwork, so changing one means changing all. Nevertheless, we can always discuss alternative engine configurations on request, of course.
@SeeVee: I must admit I was not aware of the poor support of Volvo in the US; it seems they have their main focus on the EU-market since we (and the majority of the EU customers) are very pleased with them. But one simply can't please everyone and I guess every brand has their fans and haters and the markets are very different too; there are several US brands that hardly have any market share over here, but it's all about finding the middle way. And I hope we just found it!
@phillippeterson: since you are the starter of this topic, please let me have your contact details in a PM and I will send you some general information via postal services. (that goes for all of you BTW, even if you are not buying, they make very impressive books for the coffee table!) And you mentioned you would like to see one for yourself, so you are cordially invited to our shipyard for a full tour! I realize it is not around the corner, but these kind of investments require some hard thinking and a little effort, to fulfill ones dream, right?