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09-18-2019 10:16 AM #31
Re: SeaKeeper Stabilizer worth it on an older boat?
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09-18-2019 10:18 AM #32
Re: SeaKeeper Stabilizer worth it on an older boat?
I think it's only fair to mention that struggling traction is in the U.S, the Quick units have been in the Italian market for awhile. They've only been available in the U.S for two years
Personally, I find being able to maintain the unit without pulling it from the vessel and not having to put another thru hull in seems attractive
My research revealed the pumps have been an issue from the origination, how come they haven't figured that out yet? The fact they have an extensive line of refurbish units is concerningLast edited by ageless; 09-18-2019 at 10:21 AM.
'88 55'C hull 394 BEATs Therapy
12-71 TA's ZF BW190 1.5:1 gears
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Re: SeaKeeper Stabilizer worth it on an older boat?
Maretron SIM100 module ($400 on Amazon, plugs into an existing N2K network) and these are the sensors:
1.5" FPT Cooling Water Flow Switch
MSRP $99
Part Number: 10271
https://www.maretron.com/products/sim100.php
click on the "Accessories" tab and scroll down to see the flow sensors. They come in 1", 1 and 1/2" and 2". Fairly simple install and config. They've really been a huge improvement. BTW, the Seakeeper will run about 4 hours without raw water cooling (ask me how I know). When they reach a certain internal temp they go into automatic shut-down mode before any damage can be done. Also, the Seakeeper manual says you can shut them down on your way into your destination and they can wind down for several hours without cooling flow. Just some more context...Jerry B.
"Sea Joy"
Hull #318
1977 58MY (Galley Up)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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09-18-2019 10:44 AM #34
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Re: SeaKeeper Stabilizer worth it on an older boat?
"DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ OR HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE" - BEN FRANKLIN
Endless Summer
1967 50c 12/71n DDA 525hp
ex Miss Betsy
owners:
Howard P. Miller 1967-1974
Richard F Hull 1974-1976
Robert J. & R.Scott Smith 1976-present
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Re: SeaKeeper Stabilizer worth it on an older boat?
I’ve often wondered about how much stress these put on the stringers. Fin type stabs are mounted where the arm from the cg is significantly more. If you understand weight arm and moment it’s a lot of stress on a very short arm. The mainstay of my charter business when I kept the boat up north was overnight swordfish trips so we did a lot of drift fishing in some nasty conditions in the North Atlantic. You could tell when things were picking up when the chine came out of the water and you’d hear a kaboom when the boat rolled to the down sea side. I just have to wonder how effective the gyro is fighting the natural roll of the boat. It would seem you could be taking waves in the cockpit rather than rolling with them.
"DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ OR HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE" - BEN FRANKLIN
Endless Summer
1967 50c 12/71n DDA 525hp
ex Miss Betsy
owners:
Howard P. Miller 1967-1974
Richard F Hull 1974-1976
Robert J. & R.Scott Smith 1976-present
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Re: SeaKeeper Stabilizer worth it on an older boat?
Once you have drifted, especially overnight, with a gyro running you're not going to want to go on a boat without one. Boat sort of just bobs up and down in the swell with out the violent rocking. Makes a huge difference kite fishing and trolling when it's shitty.
CRICKET
1966 HAT50C101
Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
Repowered 2001 with 3406E
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09-22-2019 09:04 PM #38Senior Member
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Re: SeaKeeper Stabilizer worth it on an older boat?
What % does your generator run during the night to keep the gyros running?
Prometheus
1978 53' MY Hull #529
Viera, FL
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Re: SeaKeeper Stabilizer worth it on an older boat?
But do the gyros attract fish or scare them off?
Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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