Maglift stabilizer update
Since the 2007 Fort Lauderdale Boatshow, we have been in touch with Quantum Hydraulics to design a 2-rotor system that could tame the roll of this expedition yacht. As you can see on videos in earlier posts in the stabilizer section of this blog, stabilizers will certainly improve comfort under certain sea conditions. That this system works can also be seen in the video in this post.
Over the last few months we have looked at the placement and the illustrations below show the solution.
This is how it looks from a distance.
Actually a pretty neat solution if you ask me. No 4 big fins sticking out but 2 decent sized retractable rotors. While we sacrifice about 30 tons of fuel tank space (about 60 remaining), we created 2 water tight compartments as class rules requires with the hydraulic unit neatly tucked away there and still with room to move around.
Below a few more images to illustrate this solution. Click for a bigger view.
For more information on these systems for your yacht, concact Mike Perkins of Quantum Hydraulics in Ft. Lauderdale at mperkins @ quantumhydraulic . com
