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| | Motor yachts manufacturer over 10 m length are frequently used on open waters. VETUS stabilizers are the ideal solution for drastically reducing the rolling movement of these vessels in bad weather or in heavy swells. | |
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| | Stabilizers consist of a hydraulically actuated pair of fins that are fitted to a vessel's port and starboard midships sections underwater. They are controlled by an on board for boat gyroscope and automatically react to the rolling movement of the vessel to create a damping effect. In other words, rolling motion is reduced considerably by the use of VETUS stabilizers, resulting in increased comfort and reduced risk of seasickness. Stabilizers can to some extent, be compared with an aircraft's ailerons, which considerably reduce movement in bad weather. | |
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| | HOW DO THEY WORK? The stock for each stabilizer fin manufacturers is controlled by a set of hydraulic cylinders. These hydraulic cylinders are operated by the on board hydraulic system, powered by the main engine(s) or generator set supplier. A gyroscope detects vessel movement and electronics and a valve block control oil flow to the cylinders, generating a movement in the fins to counter the roll. The valve block contains a solenoid valve controlling the direction of the fins, a centering valve for when going astern and an oil pressure control unit. Hydraulic hoses connect the hydraulic pump, the valve block and the hydraulic cylinders. If there is no hydraulic system already on board, then VETUS can also supply the components for this, see pages 27 and 28. | | |
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| | | Stainless steel tank with oil cooler Connection for secondary drive Hydraulic pump Valve block Stabilizer cylinders Stabilizer fin Oil Cooler | |
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