Seakeeper’s gyroscope technology is now available on Boston Whaler 350 Outrage and 420 Outrage boats. See:
http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/2016/04/v ... ter-040516
Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
- johnlandnsea
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Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
"Me upon my pony, on my boat"~Lyle Lovett
Re: Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
Here is the direct link to the demonstration recording, which is darn impressive. If you spent a lot of time angling in beam seas, you'd love the SEAKEEPER gyroscope option. I wonder how much it costs.
https://vimeo.com/160929316
Here is a plot of the boat roll motion with and without SEAKEEPER gyro-stabilizer:
https://vimeo.com/160929316
Here is a plot of the boat roll motion with and without SEAKEEPER gyro-stabilizer:
- johnlandnsea
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Re: Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
Thanks for cleaning this up Jim. I was in a rush but wanted to get this info out to the group.
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Re: Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
jimh wrote: I wonder how much it costs.
As a non factory installed option, $31,000 for the gizmo, and installation additional.
http://www.seakeeper.com/products/seakeeper-3dc
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"Whipray" - 1976 Herreshoff Meadowlark 37 / 2014 Beta Marine (Kubota) 30hp
Re: Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
On boats that already cost $500,000, an extra $50,000 for the gyro and its installation are not that much. Having one will probably be de rigueur if you want bragging rights at the yacht club bar.
Re: Seakeeper Gyroscope Available on Boston Whaler OUTRAGE models
For serious and wealthy offshore anglers the gyro can make the difference between going fishing or staying at home in marginal weather. As mentioned a device which makes it reasonable to use a $500,000 boat in less than reasonable conditions for $50,000 or less may be an excellent value, especially when amortized over several years.
Butch