Stabilisers
Electric vs hydraulic yacht stabilisers: maintenance differences
Compare electric and hydraulic fin stabiliser service items, warning signs, haul-out checks and when crew should call an engineer.
6 min read
Stabilisers
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Stabilisers
Fin stabiliser seals and bearings during yacht haul-out
Learn what to inspect, measure and document on yacht fin stabilisers during haul-out, including shaft play, seals and hydraulic components.
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Stabilisers
Gyro vs fin yacht stabilisers: servicing differences
Compare gyro and fin stabiliser service scope, Seakeeper intervals, at-anchor operation, power architecture and safe crew checks.
6 min read
Stabilisers
Retrofitting yacht stabilisers: fins, gyros and planning
Compare fin and gyro retrofit requirements, including structure, space, electrical supply, cooling, weight, haul-out scope and sea trials.
6 min read
Stabilisers
Yacht stabiliser alarms: fin centring and pressure faults
Learn how to respond to fin-centre, hydraulic pressure, oil temperature and sensor alarms, including safe checks and handling limits.
7 min read
Stabilisers
Zero-speed stabilisers: how they work and how to look after them
Why a yacht rolls at anchor, how zero-speed fins counter it, hydraulic versus electric systems, and the maintenance that keeps them working.
4 min read