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Saim Marine’s Stabilisers
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vertical ax-
is, they’re more compact
with a spinning wheel which is installed
into an airtight vacuum which dampens roll up to 95% when
the yacht is lying to an anchor or is proceeding slowly. Additionally
the “smart torque” software in terms of control is fully patented
and equips the Gyro plants allowing maximum reduction of roll if
sea condition and boat speed change accordingly, and equals the
performance delivered by larger systems featuring passive control.
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both. Our offer would be decidedly interesting while embracing a
vaster section of the market. Let’s then remember that Zipwake
can provide maximum ship control”. Their S series is at the fore-
front. It is currently deploying electrically activated ‘blades’ which
face downwards parallel to the yacht’s transom rather than using
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less than 1.5 seconds. The so called interceptors are also quick to
respond inasmuch as the 3D gyro. control system integrated with
GPS offers great management potential and precision to the cap-
tain. It has been devised for boats from 20 to 100 feet.was at a certain point in time manufacturing the whole range of
bow and stern thruster props. Soon after, Side Power decided
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difference: since their installations can be hydraulic, electric, or
both. This last requires a power pack installed in proximity of the
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peculiar shape rather than the size of their surface area”.
In fact they deviate thrust direction in a direction in which the
larger part of power contributes to reduce roll and collateral dy-
namic effects are reduced to a minimum. While cruising or lying
to an anchor these concave vertically positioned Fins’ move up/
down rather than only parallel to the keel ‘s angle. Furthermore
as the angle of heel changes so does the leverage effect given by
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in this way drag effect is reduced and consequently the same
applies to fuel consumption. “The great advantage – adds Donà
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effect which allow a speed of two extra knots. This was widely
appreciated and therefore not only in Italy. Several important
brands have since adopted this system. In the foreseeable future
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Saim therefore decided to diversify the distribution of products
aimed at stabilising superyachts with gyroscopes rather than
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years- In spite of this we de-
cided to offer an alternative
solution: Gyroscopes and
we obtained the distribution
of Seakeeper for a period up
until a time when the US compa-
ny decided to deal directly with the
Italian market. Today we’re distributing
Veem, a brand which manufactures gyro
stabiliser plants for over 35 me-
tre yachts. They’re easy to install
during the yachts’ construction
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inasmuch as they only need
electric power supply and wa-
ter to cool them”.
Veem’s most popular current
models are the Gyro 120 and
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Swedish Zipwake distributed by Saim manufactures
‘correctors’ which reduce roll, pitch, minimize drag and
compensate excessive ‘angle of heel’ if and when nec-
essary. The firm’s current models are electric and cov-
er boats from 20 to 100 feet. In lieu of traditional flap
like fins these plants are equipped with blades which
point downwards running parallel to the transom.