Boat Roll Stabilizers
Controlling the Motion of the Boat
Boat roll has been an issue for as long as people have been traveling on the ocean. It is the cause of discomfort, motion sickness, and general disorientation to guests while on the water. A simple device, however revolutionized the industry in the early 20th century. Stabilizers began to appear in various forms from simple to more complex designs.
Fin Stabilizers
Among the most common stabilizers are fin style. These devices are affixed to the hull of a vessel to provide stability against the rocking motion of rough seas. The downside to fin stabilizers is simply due to aerodynamics. A boat’s hull is designed to allow the vessel to seamlessly slice through the water for optimal speed capabilities. With fin stabilizers, the aerodynamic nature is interrupted. Fins sticking out from the sides of the vessel keep the boat from maintaining optimal speed and therefore, these types of stabilizers are found on boats that are meant for more of a slow ride or larger vessels that are not as dependent upon aerodynamics as larger boats. Fin stabilizer or Bilge Keel, as it is commonly known, reduces merely 35% of roll, so often has to be used with an additional system.
Anti-Rolling Tanks
These are most common on larger ships rather than small boats and work on a sensory basis to determine and monitor water height. As a vessel rolls the tanks fill with water on the opposite side to cause the roll to be minimal. The systems are effective at lower speeds, but not on speed driven vessels as the tanks cannot keep up with the demand at high speeds.
Gyroscopic Stabilizer
Technology has given the boating world many gifts, but one of the most notable is the gyroscopic stabilizer. This revolutionary tool was originally produced in the early 20th century for use in large commercial ships, but has since been adapted to the smaller crafts making them more enjoyable for more perspective boaters. Leading the way in gyroscope technology is SeaKeeper.
Boat roll is no longer a major problem with a SeaKeeper boat roll stabilizer. The technology reduces up to 95% of roll without maintaining outward appendages from the vessel. Computerized control and vacuum technology are the driving force behind the device. Unlike the previous two stabilizer devices SeaKeepers work on either high or low speeds effectively. SeaKeepers also have the added bonus of not merely being a commercial device, but having the ability to function on residential boats over 30’ LOA.
The SeaKeeper is designed to be the most effective anti-roll device on the market today and rotates at a speed of up to 9,700 rpm for the most powerful torque available in comparable devices. Powering a SeaKeeper utilizes the same amount of energy as an average air conditioning system onboard, so there is never an issue with too much energy use.
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