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Seakeeper completes installation of four M26000 gyros on expedition yacht LARS

May 16, 2013

Seakeeper has successfully completed the installation of four M26000 gyros on expedition yacht LARS (ex Zeemeeuw). The 36m charter yacht Lars is a robust Ice Class vessel, converted into a luxury yacht from a tug boat.

Motor Yacht LARS -  Profile

Motor Yacht LARS - Profile

Gyro installation took place in Rotterdam at Stemat Shipyard, where local support was provided by Kemper en Van Twist Diesel; Seakeeper’s Distributor in the Netherlands.

Motor Yacht LARS -  On Charter in Northern Europe

Motor Yacht LARS - On Charter in Northern Europe

Motor yacht Lars was recently tested in 2m seas, Seakeeper provided dramatic improvement while at rest and when underway. This improvement will provide the owners, guests, and crew maximum comfort while on long adventures in polar waters. With no external appendages, charter yacht Lars will be free to explore with no risk of damage from ice or other sea debris.

Jim Smith 105′ Yacht Hull #29 to be equipped with Seakeeper M26000 gyro

April 08, 2013

Featured on CharterWorld in August 2012, the Jim Smith 105′ yacht Hull #29 will be equipped with the Seakeeper M26000 gyro. The splendid Jim Smith 105′ superyacht Hull No. 29 will represent one of the largest sport fish vessels Seakeeper has stabilized to date. Sea trials are planned for May 2013.

Jim Smith 105' Yacht Hull No. 29 to feature Seakeeper M26000 gyro

Jim Smith 105' Yacht Hull No. 29 to feature Seakeeper M26000 gyro

Jim Smith 105' superyacht Hull No. 29 under construction

Jim Smith 105' superyacht Hull No. 29 under construction

Seakeeper’s M26000 gyro installed in new Hatteras 77 Convertible Yacht

February 01, 2013

The well known US builder, Hatteras Yachts, has recently installed the Seakeeper‘s M26000 gyro in its all-new sportfish motor yacht 77 Convertible. The magnificent Hatteras 77 Convertible yacht is scheduled for launch in August 2013.

New Hatteras 77 Convertible Yacht equipped with Seakeeper M26000 gyro

New Hatteras 77 Convertible Yacht equipped with Seakeeper M26000 gyro

Seakeeper will have all the sea trial performance results to share then along with pictures and video of the amazing 77 Convertible yacht. Seakeeper would like to thank to David Clubbs and his crew for an outstanding design and install!

Seakeeper's M26000 gyro for luxury motor yacht 77 Convertible by Hatteras

Seakeeper's M26000 gyro for luxury motor yacht 77 Convertible by Hatteras

Seakeeper M26000 equipped motor yacht Viking 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible

November 29, 2012

November 18 saw the Travel Channel feature the construction of the Seakeeper M26000 equipped motor yacht Viking 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible on its new show “Extreme Yachts”. The US luxury yacht builder, Viking, has installed plenty of Seakeeper gyros to date and its stabilized fleet continues to grow.

Luxury motor yacht Viking 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible equipped with Seakeeper M26000 gyros

Luxury motor yacht Viking 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible equipped with Seakeeper M26000 gyros

About Viking 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible Yacht

The Viking 82 Convertible yacht is a magnificent sportfishing vessel, representing another ground breaking design that only Viking can produce thanks to its in-house design team.

Luxury yacht Viking 82 can be characterised by the aggressively raked stem, the gorgeous sheer as well as the symphony of soft, seamless curves. But the subtleties are abundant and equally exquisite. The foredeck, for example, is flush with a gentle crown, which quietly hints at the substantial headroom below in each of the four staterooms.

Viking 82 superyacht - front view

Viking 82 superyacht - front view

Freeboard forward is nearly nine feet, yet a modest three feet in the cockpit, which makes it safe and effortless for the crew to release billfish unharmed. With a maximum beam of 22 feet, a lesser design would look chunky and clunky, but the Viking 82 yacht wears her measurements like a runway model. This is one stunningly beautiful yacht.

The substantial beam of Viking 82 superyacht allows a salon of epic proportions with hand-finished teak joinery throughout. Entered through an electric sliding door, the L-shaped sofa with stowage below provides an excellent vantage to relax and enjoy the entertainment on the screen of the 50-inch plasma television, which rises from cabinetry on the starboard side.

Motor yacht Viking 82 - rear view

Motor yacht Viking 82 - rear view

A dinette to port and bar stools at the granite topped galley counter to starboard create a relaxing and practical environment for formal dining, as well as grabbing snacks between marlin strikes. The galley is motoryacht class with gourmet appliances and stowage capabilities to cruise for weeks on end.

A companionway to port leads to four staterooms, plus private crew quarters for two, which also includes a head with shower and access to the engineroom and cockpit.

Superyacht Viking 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible - Wheelhouse

Superyacht Viking 82 Enclosed Bridge Convertible - Wheelhouse

In the master suite located amidships for maximum comfort and privacy, there is a king-size bed with stowage below, a settee, a dressing table, an entertainment system, a chest of drawers and an oversized fiberglass shower stall in the head. An offset companionway leads to three additional staterooms, each with a private head and shower. Due to the generously sized staterooms, there is flexibility in the sleeping accommodations with both queen and double berth arrangements.

Boasting 255 square feet of working space, the cockpit of motor yacht Vking 82 features Viking’s signature mezzanine deck beneath the flying bridge overhang for protection against sun and spray. Misters are available to counter tropical heat naturally. It also features built-in under-mount freezers, tackle and gear stowage, along with engineroom access.

Viking 82 yacht - Interior

Viking 82 yacht - Interior

Insulated fiberglass bait wells, fish wells, and stowage wells, all with stainless-steel gas strut supports, are deep and spacious and a transom well can be set up as another live well or handy fish baling box. A walk-through transom door, port and starboard Glendinning Cablemasters, fresh and raw-water washdown systems, flush rod holders, stainless-steel hardware, side stowage lockers and a salon step box cooler briefly touch on the extensive list of standard equipment.

The air conditioned enclosed bridge features a center helm seat forward flanked by twin leather upholstered companion seats, a raised settee and teak table, wet bar with refrigerator and entertainment system. Access to the bridge is via the cockpit ladder or a spiral staircase from the salon. A control station on the aft deck eases maneuverability backing into a slip or working a fish near the boat.

Luxury yacht Viking 82 - Cabin

Luxury yacht Viking 82 - Cabin

With her Palm Beach Towers custom tuna tower and magnificent Atlantic Marine Electronics package, the Viking 82 Enclosed Bridge yacht is fully outfitted for tournament fishing and long range cruising.

Superyacht Viking 82 Convertible is powered with Caterpillar 1825 diesels affording a cruise speed of 30 knots and a top end in the mid-30 knot range depending upon engine selection, load and sea conditions.

Seakeeper M26000 Gyro scheduled for new motor yacht Hatteras 77 Convertible

September 12, 2012

The new motor yacht 77 Convertible by Hatteras Yachts will boast a Seakeeper M26000 gyro, as requested by her Owner. The new Hatteras 77 Convertible superyacht is an ideal vessel for both cruisers as well as sport-fishermen alike thanks to her award-winning design, monstrous interior volume and globetrotting capability.

The new Hatteras 77 Covertible superyacht to boast a Seakeeper M26000 gyros

The new Hatteras 77 Convertible superyacht to boast a Seakeeper M26000 gyros

With a 22-foot beam and cockpit that must be seen to be believed, the 77 Convertible yacht provides a tournament-ready platform for anglers who frequent the offshore canyons or far-flung fishing destinations.

Cruisers will appreciate the luxurious Sky Lounge bridge deck, spacious salon and an accommodation plan that offers unmatched flexibility to meet a variety of spatial needs.

EXTERIOR

With her solid fiberglass hull, robust fuel capacity, and tournament-tier fishing features, along with unequalled exterior spaces by way of a 22’ beam, the luxury motor yacht Hatteras 77 Convertible is unlike any production boat in the marketplace today.

Hatteras 77 Convertible yacht - view from above

Hatteras 77 Convertible yacht - view from above

Sky Lounge
Hatteras 77 Convertible yacht comes with an enclosed flybridge and sweeping interior stairwell from the salon. The aptly named Sky Lounge, situated behind the helm, boasts a sectional sofa with hidden rod storage, as well as a 32-inch flat-screen TV and refreshment center with combination refrigerator/icemaker. Forward, the helm is equipped with seating for the captain and up to four guests on a centered helm chair and two benches to port and starboard.

The console can house up to five flat-screen displays and features a convertible-style steering station with single-lever electronic controls. High-tech standards here include computer-based monitoring of the ship’s systems, engine diagnostics, fuel tank levels, and more through a touch-screen display.

Luxury yacht Hatteras 77 - rear view

Luxury yacht Hatteras 77 - rear view

Fully-Loaded Cockpit
The 192-square-foot cockpit features two 65-inch fish boxes in the deck, plus an optional one molded into the transom. The raised mezzanine level adds 25 square feet with cushioned seating for extra comfort and visibility, as well as modular drop-in units that allow owners to customize the location of freezers, storage tubs, and optional bait wells. The usual arrangement on the upper deck calls for a 10-cubic-foot freezer, while the lower deck has three 20-gallon storage tubs.

A bait-and-tackle center with two stainless-steel-lined drawers is to port; within the steps are a large refrigerated drink box and wet storage compartments. The 77 yacht’s cockpit is finished to the highest degree, with side cockpit scuppers that drain discreetly through the quarter fenders and curved doors that hide the retractable shore cords and quick disconnects for fresh and saltwater wash-downs.

INTERIOR

The Hatteras 77 Convertible yacht takes full advantage of her best-in-class beam to create an upscale, resort-like interior setting with four staterooms, each with a private head, as well as a crew quarters that are accessible from the engine room.

Luxurious interior aboard Hatteras 77 yacht

Luxurious interior aboard Hatteras 77 yacht

Super-Sized Salon
Just inside the sliding door, a day head to port is convenient to the cockpit, while a stylish staircase offers easy access to the Sky Lounge above. The 77 yacht features a luxurious salon with an enormous, L-shaped sofa that hides rod storage beneath, a custom club chair, and surround-sound speakers to accompany the 50-inch HDTV. Storage, quite simply, is everywhere. Also available here is an optional private stairwell to the crew quarters below.

Gracious Galley & Dinette
No step is required to reach the galley, which features an upright Sub-Zero® refrigerator/freezer and big, wraparound counter/breakfast bar with three custom stools. Our popular extended pullout drawers recess into the backsplash fascia. Standard amenities include a trash compactor, garbage disposal, four-burner ceramic cook top, and microwave/convection oven concealed behind a wood door.

Motor yacht Hatteras 77 Convertible - Galley

Motor yacht Hatteras 77 Convertible - Galley

Under-counter Sub-Zero® units are available as options, as are a full-size dishwasher, supplemental icemaker, and chilled wine storage. Amtico® strip flooring and stone countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look and long-lasting durability. To starboard, a large, U-shaped dinette features a high-gloss wood table with decorative pedestal. Forward of the dinette is a laundry room with front-loading washer and dryer; opposite lies a walk-in pantry that easily accommodates an optional top-loading freezer and provides unprecedented galley storage.

Customizable Master
The amidships master is accessible through a foyer entry with full-length, cedar-lined hanging lockers. This full-beam suite is equipped with a king-size berth, large oval portlights for ambient light, and twin dressers and nightstands. Owners will surely enjoy the 37-inch flat-screen TV, DVD/CD changer, and high-quality speakers. Careful planning by Hatteras’ engineers brings the ability to offer a level of interior flexibility that is unmatched in the industry.

Superyacht Hatteras 77 Covertible - Master stateroom

Superyacht Hatteras 77 Covertible - Master stateroom

Namely, optional arrangements in the master suite include an office or lounge (with second TV) in lieu of the foyer entrance. Owners can also interchange a sofa or a cedar-lined hanging locker for the standard dresser. By omitting the crew quarters, master suite possibilities expand to include a walk-in closet and dressing area, an office, or even a his-and-her head arrangement like those normally found only on large motor yachts. The standard master head features twin sinks and a large fiberglass shower with a frameless glass door. Amtico® strip flooring and stone countertops and backsplashes give the head a contemporary-classic appeal.

Guest Staterooms
The bow stateroom features a walk-around queen berth with cedar-lined storage beneath, plus a 20-inch flat-screen TV for entertainment. Storage is abundant in twin cedar-lined hanging lockers, numerous drawers, and cabinets in the hull sides. The port stateroom has twin berths with cedar-lined storage below. For flexibility, the inboard berth slides outboard to form a queen. To starboard, a fourth stateroom has a walk-around queen berth. Storage in each includes a full cedar-lined hanging locker, nightstand with drawers, and blanket lockers. For winding down at day’s end, every stateroom is also equipped with a 20-inch flat-screen TV.

Hatteras 77 yacht - Twin Cabin

Hatteras 77 yacht - Twin Cabin

Hatteras 77 Convertible has a state-of-the-art audio/visual system that features touch-pad controls throughout the vessel.

Technical Specifications of the new 77 Covertible superyacht by Hatteras Yachts:

Length Overall 76’10″ / 23.42 meters
Length Overall with Bow Pulpit 80’2″ / 24.43 meters
Beam 22’0″ / 6.71 meters
Draft – Enclosed Bridge 5’3″ / 1.6 meters
Freeboard Forward 8’11″ / 2.72 meters
Freeboard Aft 3’5″ / 1.04 meters
Headroom Most Areas 6’6″ / 1.98 meters
Freshwater Capacity 380 gallons / 1,438 liters
Fuel Capacity 3,000 gallons / 11,356 liters
Holding Capacity 200 gallons / 757 liters
Weight Displacement 175,000 pds. / 79,379 liters
Height Above Waterline 20’0″ / 6.10 meters
Waterline Length 66’0″ / 20.12 meters

Engine
Twin CAT C-32 ACERT Diesel Engines (1800 BHP)
Twin MTU 16V-2000 CR Diesel Engines (2400 BHP)
Twin MTU 16V-2000 Diesel Engines (2000 BHP)

Below is a selection of the magnificent charter yachts built by Hatteras Yachts.

New Seakeeper gyro to be installed on the 32m motor yacht hull number 29 by Jim Smith Boats

August 08, 2012

Scheduled for her world premiere in 2013, the 32m motor yacht hull number 29 by Jim Smith Boats will boast the largest Seakeeper gyro to date, the newest M26000. The Jim Smith Boats’ hull number 29 superyacht is a splendid, custom, tournement sportfish vessel.

32m Jim Smith superyacht hull number 29 to feature Seakeeper's new M26000 gyro

32m Jim Smith superyacht hull number 29 to feature Seakeeper's new M26000 gyro

As a builder of high-performance yachts, many reaching speeds of 40 knots or more, directional stability was very important to Jim Smith Boats. “Directional stability is very important for high speeds,” said John Vance, Jim Smith Boats president. “Seakeeper’s internal gyro just makes sense. This way there are no parts in the water to reduce the boat’s performance. Seakeeper’s gyro is a unique product and a quality piece of hardware.”

Jim Smith’s luxury 32m sportsfisher Hull #29 features seven staterooms and seven heads. Jim Smith boats have won tournaments throughout the Caribbean and East Coast under all weather conditions.

“Seakeeper is excited to have the opportunity to work with a world-class custom builder like Jim Smith Boats. Our gyros are the perfect addition to a vessel of this type,” said John Kermet, Seakeeper‘s VP of sales, marketing and service. “The most discerning sport fish owners can now realize the best in absolute performance, while minimizing frustrating zero and low-speed boat roll.”

Seakeeper is the world leader in active gyro stabilizer technology for the leisure yacht and commercial marine industries. Seakeeper’s gyros virtually eliminate zero and low speed boat roll, working at anchor and underway. They don’t require through-hull cutting and eliminate the need for drag producing  appendages. Small and lightweight, they offer flexible installation options while consuming minimal power.

Four new Viking luxury yachts Seakeeper Equipped

August 05, 2012

Four new luxury yachts, constructed by the US builder Viking Yachts, have been equipped with the Seakeeper gyros. At the moment anchored at the Viking’s headquarters in New Jersey, these four splendid vessels include the motor yacht Viking 76 as well as two Viking 82 superyachts, all equipped with M21000s and the Viking 55, boasting two M8000 Seakeeper Gyros.

Four new Viking yachts equipped with Seakeeper Gyros

Four new Viking yachts equipped with Seakeeper Gyros

These four luxury yachts will add to the ever growing Seakeeper stabilized Viking fleet.

Seakeeper has also proudly introduced its most powerful unit to date, the NEW M26000. This unit will stabilize vessels over 100 tons and it is shipping NOW. This is the most powerful production gyro stabilizer in the marine industry with all the latest features that make it Seakeepers most advanced system to date.