Yachting trends have been pretty interesting to keep up with over the years, with innovations in everything from space and comfort to sleeker designs, advanced technology, and improved safety. However, while yachting has never looked so good, onboard innovations have yet to reach their peak. Instead, it seems like we are still in the early stages. At the intersection of the needs of boaters and the genius of builders lie insights into the future of yachting. SMOOTHER YACHTING Spilled wine and guests slinging their lunch over the side of your yacht are not what anyone wants to see. Fortunately, several recent trends have improved yacht stabilization. From fins and gyroscopic stabilizers to interceptors, there are several new ways to keep your journey stable and smooth. Interesting strides are also being made to make stabilization equipment more efficient than ever. For example, VEEM recently unveiled their new VG1000 SD – the world’s largest gyro stabilizer designed specifically for superyachts. Interestingly, the yachting industry is also seeing a growing trend in gyro refits, because if there’s something better than one gyro stabilizer, it’s two! In addition, we see a new range of much more efficient interceptors being designed for vessels up to 300 feet, operating in the 20 to 60-knot range. For example, the Humphree HLS active interceptor series, created for megayachts, is said to be 25% more efficient than trim tabs. Moving forward, we are likely to see more yachts with a combination of several stabilization systems. Total Ride Control from Naiad Dynamics is a custom stabilization package that incorporates various cutting-edge technologies such as fins, canards, T-foils, interceptors, trim tabs, spanning foils, air cushions, and Dynamic Hull Vanes. Naiad combines these systems in novel and effective ways depending on the vessel’s requirements.
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