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SAY SAYONARA TO
SEASICKNESS
WITH SEAKEEPER
By | Allegra Smith-Herriot
S
eakeeper's innovative gyroscopic
stabilization system is designed to
eliminate up to 95 percent of boat
roll. The technology works in any type of
sea conditions, whether you're at rest or
underway. In fact, you may have already
unknowingly experienced a Seakeeper at
work.
Even harbours can be unexpectedly
rough and rolly from the sea surge and
boat wakes from passing vessels. In the
past couple years, you may have boarded
a vessel tied-up in a harbour. When stepping
aboard, what happened? Nothing.
What should have happened is your
weight displacing the boat while you tried
to maintain your balance. But not with a
Seakeeper at play.
Many years ago at the Fort Lauderdale
Boat Show, the MJM 50z was on display
with a Seakeeper running and the boat
was remarkably steady and stable as people
stepped on and off.
Since then, Andy Adams, Canadian
Yachting magazine's editor has had several
experiences with vessels equipped
with a Seakeeper including a dramatic
fi rst-hand experience at a press event on
the Hudson River in New York. Andy was
aboard a 35-foot triple engine centre console
on a demonstration test drive.
High-speed water taxis and other vessels
zooming across the river to New York
create huge rolling waves coming from all
directions.
To show off the new triple engines, the
driver looked for an opportunity to run
fl at out. Going around 60 miles per hour
through a calm section, they suddenly
encountered a big roller from a ferry.
Immediately cutting the throttle, it
wasn't quick enough. The boat launched
through the air as it hit the wave and the
passengers braced themselves for what
should have been a nasty landing. Except
they were aboard a vessel equipped with a
Seakeeper. The boat stayed level as it hit
the next roller and the driver maintained
44 CANADIAN YACHTING | JUNE 2022
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This innovative technology has been
around since 2002 and came into the
market selling its fi rst installed gyro in
2008. Canadian Yachting recently had
the opportunity to speak with the team
from Seakeeper to learn more about their
product.
Inside a vacuum-enclosed sphere, a
steel fl ywheel spins at speeds of up to
9,750 rpm. The Seakeeper allows the boat
to tilt fore and aft, but the Seakeeper produces
a powerful gyroscopic force to port
and starboard that counteracts the boat
roll.
With several different models optimally
control.
Not one person was thrown in any
direction, and they landed safely. Andy
was absolutely amazed by this technology
and concluded that Seakeeper is an
incredible feature to any vessel for added
safety and enjoyment.

Canadian Yachting June 2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting June 2022

AT THE HELM: COMPETITIVE SAILING PIONEERS THE FUTURE OF POWERBOATS
PROFILE: BRIAN J. HARWOOD
CANADIAN DESTINATION: WEST SIDE STORY – GEORGIAN BAY
SPECIAL FEATURE: IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT MARINA
SAIL REVIEW: BENETEAU OCEANIS 34.1
POWER REVIEW: FOUR WINNS H4
THE PORT HOLE: JUNE 2022
PROFILE: GREGORY C. MARSHALL - CANADIAN NAVAL ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER PAR EXCELLENCE
DIY/TECH: PAINTING YOUR DECKS
CROSSING THE LINE: SIZZLER: THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - Intro
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - Cover1
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - Cover2
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 3
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - AT THE HELM: COMPETITIVE SAILING PIONEERS THE FUTURE OF POWERBOATS
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 5
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 6
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 7
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - PROFILE: BRIAN J. HARWOOD
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 9
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 10
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Canadian Yachting June 2022 - CANADIAN DESTINATION: WEST SIDE STORY – GEORGIAN BAY
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Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 15
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - SPECIAL FEATURE: IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT MARINA
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Canadian Yachting June 2022 - SAIL REVIEW: BENETEAU OCEANIS 34.1
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Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 24
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 25
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - POWER REVIEW: FOUR WINNS H4
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Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 29
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 30
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - THE PORT HOLE: JUNE 2022
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Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 45
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - PROFILE: GREGORY C. MARSHALL - CANADIAN NAVAL ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER PAR EXCELLENCE
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 47
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 48
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 49
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - DIY/TECH: PAINTING YOUR DECKS
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 51
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Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 60
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - 61
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - CROSSING THE LINE: SIZZLER: THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - Cover3
Canadian Yachting June 2022 - Cover4
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