The State of Stabilizers

As the name implies, boat stabilizers are systems that reduce a boat’s rolling motion from waves, wind, and currents. Considering that they increase both the safety and comfort of a crew -especially in rough seas, they’ve become standard equipment on most ocean-going vessels, including all Selene trawlers.

While there are several types of stabilizers, Selene uses fin-type stabilizers due to their effectiveness and dependability. Fin stabilizers work much like the fins on a fish, moving up and down to create the hydrodynamic lift that counteracts a boat’s rocking – whether the vessel is anchored or in motion.

In the video below, Dylan and Raffa discuss the advantages of electric stabilizers over their hydraulic counterpart, the unique relationship between CMC and Selene, and why most Selene yachts under 78 feet are now fitted with the CMC Stabilis Electra stabilizer system.

Other topics covered in the video include:

• Recent developments in electric stabilizer technology

• Energy efficiency of today’s stabilizers

• How new technologies make it easier to cruise without extra crew

• Stabilizers and rudder auxiliary steering

• Fin maintenance and ease of repairs/replacement

Want to learn more about Selene Yachts or the technology that goes into our ocean-going trawlers? Contact us today.

Selene Yachts Americas and CMC Marine will also be at Trawlerfest Ft. Lauderdale in February (24-28). Tour a boat or join us for one of the following educational seminars:

Stabilizer Systems, which technology is better and why with Raffa Invrea from CMC Marine (Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1:00pm – 2:00pm)

Unique Features of Trawlers with Selene America’s Wayne Goldman (Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2:00pm – 3:00pm)

Navigating Your Trawler Purchase with Selene America’s Wayne Goldman (Thursday, Feb. 26, 1:00pm – 2:00pm)