107gorithm and the fact that more than 100
parameters coming from sensors could
connect, upgraded considerably the sur-
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the world of stabilisers with ABT TRAC and soon
began to supply San Lorenzo, Azimut Ferretti, and
Custom Line, because the product was Ameri-
can quality and delivered above average per-
formance”. As the product evolved it could
also stabilise at zero speed or when ly-
ing to an anchor simply by changing
some of the parameters on a touch
screen display and by increas-
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A further evolution
soon appeared on
the market with the
arrival of ABT’s electric
tors rather than the hydraulic ones.
eTrac or the electric stabiliser was mar-
because it performs as well as the preceding
it is more compact and a lot easier to install
s there’s no need for pressure pumps nor pow-
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roll and 10% less drag when compared to oth-
g models”, says Donà who goes on: “Alongside
, by 2004 we had already substituted Max Pow-
s with Side Power, a Norwegian producer whoTraclink
TRACLink controls stabilisers, bow and stern thrust-
ers, and windlasses. It also monitors water tempera-
ture and oil pressure. Water pressure function switch
is included and additional user functions can be added
accordingly. TRACLink is essentially a plug and play
unit and therefore requires a single cable connection
to the control box.
Vectors Fins + Side Power
Vector Fin’s stabiliser plants (covered by
international patent) maximize roll reduc-
tion by 50% when lying to an anchor and
up to 30% while cruising. They reduce
collateral dynamic effects caused by
traditional fins. This fin typology is more
efficient on planing hulls measuring be-
tween 15 to 22 metres. The fins can
be removed from outside.
VEEM
Veem gyroscopes Gyro 120 and Gyro 260 well adapt to
every type of hull design over 35 metres long. Their choice is
not regardless of the yacht’s dimensions, but also to the roll
dampening effect required and to the sort of sea condition
normally encountered in the areas of choice. The stabiliser
plants operate vertically with a vacuum ‘bagged’ spinning fly-
wheel, which further dampens roll up to 95% when lying to
an anchor or when the yacht is proceeding slowly.